External Reviews
The Guardian, UK: Now is the time to go to southern Italy's Adriatic coast - the crowds have gone, the sea is still warm and the mild weather is perfect for exploring the low inland hills. Lama di Luna is the unlikeliest of green getaways; it's a huge, renovated 18th-century working farm near Andria, 70km from Puglia, just above the heel of Italy. The fortified building was once home to 26 "tenant farmer" families, and although 40 chimneys still line the gravelled courtyard, the computer-controlled heating is powered by 48 solar panels that make use of all that blissful southern Italian sun. Nine of the estate's rooms have been converted into large, en suite guestrooms - each with a snug fireplace, and there's one apartment for four. Sleep in unbleached cotton sheets, wash with pure olive soap and tuck into an organic breakfast on a terrace overlooking olive, cherry and almond groves and the coast.”
a stunning organic farm set within 190 hectares of olive groves, almond and cherry orchards as well as its very own vineyard...
Features
- Organic Food lir]Food and wine tasting
- Farm Life
- Cycling
- Trekking
- Children Welcome
- Disabled Access
| Lama di Luna - Near Andria, Puglia, Italy | |
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From $140 EUR Per Double Bed & Breakfast
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Good For You
For an eco retreat with a difference head to Lama di Luna, a stunning organic farm set within 190 hectares of olive groves, almond and cherry orchards as well as its very own vineyard.
Dating back to the 18th-century, this building once housed 26 tenant farmers whose homes now form the estate’s guest rooms. Today there are 10 enormous ensuite bedrooms that look out onto the farmyard, each with its own fireplace and antique bed.
The careful restoration of the complex has brought new life into this ancient complex. The original curved ceilings, chunky stone walls and thick wood panelling have been painstakingly restored using traditional rural building techniques. Even the original farm chimneys still line the courtyard, although they are no longer in use.
It’s a charming, rural retreat where guests can truly relax and enjoy being at one with the countryside.
Good For Italy
The farm was restored over a period of three years according to bio-architecture and feng shui principles. Local building techniques and artisans were employed to ensure that the finished buildings resembled the original complex as much as possible.
Power is generated by 48 solar panels that soak up the Italian sunshine and provide electricity and hot water to the guest bedrooms. As a working farm, most of the food served at Lama di Luna is grown on site according to organic principles. Additionally, the sheets and towels are unbleached natural cotton and the olive oil soap present in each of the bedrooms has been produced by local artisans.
HighsThe veranda: Enjoy breakfast and the sunsets from this wonderful veranda overlooking the orchards. The ethos: Lama di Luna is about getting back to nature and the calm pace of life soothes even the most harried souls. The produce: Sampling food this fresh will have you rushing home to plant your own vegetable garden. |
LowsThe winter: Lama di Luna is closed during winter months.
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Rooms
The 10 bedrooms once housed the tenant farmers. All are large with their own fireplace and enormous beds. The beds are made in solid wood (pine and olive) and nearly all are positioned with their heads to the north – according to Feng Shui principles. The sheets and towels are made from natural, unbleached cotton and the handmade olive soap found in the ensuite bathrooms has been made by local artisans. There is also one apartment that sleeps four.
Food
The cuisine is traditional Apulian and is made using the farm’s organic products, and cooked on an enormous wood stove. Enjoy Lama di Luna products such as jams, bruschette, yoghurts, cheeses and fruit.
Features & Facilities
- Bicycle hire
- Restaurant
- Food and wine tasting
- Bar
- Library
- Pets Allowed
Seelocal info for more about the activities at Lama Di Luna.
Local Info & Activities
Guests can enjoy all the benefits of staying on a working farm – namely food. The farm organises tastings of their produce including olive oil, wine, fruits and vegetables. If you book your stay during the olive harvest (November to January) then you may even get the chance to participate in olive picking.
There is a library for lazy days, free mountain bike hire and trekking opportunities in the surrounding countryside. Excursions to Castel del Monte and local villages are also possibilities.
Sustainability
The farm was restored over a period of three years according to bio-architecture and feng shui principles. Local building techniques and artisans were employed to ensure that the finished buildings resembled the original complex as much as possible.
Power is generated by 48 solar panels that soak up the Italian sunshine and provide electricity and hot water to the guest bedrooms. As a working farm, most of the food served at Lama di Luna is grown on site according to organic principles. Additionally, the sheets and towels are unbleached natural cotton and the olive oil soap present in each of the bedrooms has been produced by local artisans.
Getting There
Lama di Luna is located near Andria, 70km from Puglia.
By Train
The nearest railway station is at Barletta, 25km away. Lama di Luna provide a pick up service for guests arrivind by train.
By Plane
The nearest airport is Bari Palese, 70km away.
By Car
From SS Route 98: Half-way along the "Andria-Canosa", follow direction for Montegrosso, then carry on driving for further 3 kilometres towards Castel del Monte up to the Lama di Luna signpost.
From Motorway A14:
Exit at Canosa di Puglia, and drive towards Andria. Once on state route 98 follow direction for Montegrosso, then carry on driving for further 3 kilometres towards Castel del Monte up to the Lama di Luna signpost.
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Rates & Bookings
All prices are in €Euro and are per room per night including breakfast.
- Double Room €140
- Double Room Singe Use €100
- Double Room “Murgia” €150
- Suite €200
* Prices are valid for 2008.
* Price includes accommodation, breakfast and taxes
* Price excludes activities, lunch or dinner
* Children of all ages are welcome
* Children up to 6 years old free; 7-14 years old 50% discount;
booking & cancellation policy
A non-refundable 15% deposit secures a reservation with the remainder payable directly to Lama Di Luna 30 days before arrival.
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