A Family History

Hello, I am Mimina De Donno, owner of Masseria Bandino. The Masseria was a thriving and productive family farm, as well as my parents' home, but unfortunately, after the sudden death of my father when I was still a child, it was gradually abandoned. Growing up, I set myself the goal of recovering the now ruined farmhouse and restoring it to its former glory, giving it a different look without ever forgetting its origins. After many years spent travelling around Italy working with my husband Roberto for important companies
in tourism, we invested all our energy in the dream we had always cherished: to turn our Masseria into a small hotel and put our experience at your service.
In fact, in 2004 the dream finally came true; since then we dedicate our whole day to this activity of ours, trying to do it to the best of our ability, with commitment and attention. If you come to visit us, it will be easy to see us busy between the reception and the restaurant, and it will be a real pleasure for us to take care of your stay.

We wanted to introduce you to our staff, because nothing we do would be possible without them.

ALL'ACCOGLIENZA

Andrea, Kati, Valentina e Mimina

Al vostro arrivo vi accoglieranno con il sorriso, pronti a darvi mille informazioni e, soprattutto, a rispondere ad ogni vostra domanda. 

IN SALA RISTORANTE

Marco, Roberto, Turibio, Claudia

If you decide to dine in our restaurant, they will take care of you; smart guys who want to do well.

IL SOMMELIER

Pierpaolo

Sommelier 3° livello A.I.S. presso ALMA, Pierpaolo ha selezionato per voi grandi vini ottenuti da vitigni autoctoni, italiani e francesi.

IN CUCINA

Ivan, Giuseppe, Emanuele, e Tommaso

They will be in the kitchen every evening preparing your dinner with the aim of making you taste the flavours of our land and tradition.
Nel Centro Benessere

Cristina e Francesca

They will take care of your well-being and relaxation in our exclusive spa.

A COLAZIONE

Stefania e Sandra

In the morning, they will prepare a succulent breakfast and good coffee for you.

ALLE CAMERE

Luisa, Anna e Ana

Daily cleaning and tidying up will be taken care of, and they will be at your disposal for any needs or requirements.

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Michele

We entrust him with the care of our Masseria's greenery, but not only that.

Services for guests

Breakfast

At the Masseria, it’s customary to wake up and take a deep breath of the countryside air. Breathing it in fully helps release stress, regain the peace lost in the hectic city life, and gives our body the chance to rejuvenate, strengthen our immune system, and make us feel happier.


Whether you prefer it continental, American or typical Italian, our breakfast buffet always offers a rich choice of flavours and strictly local and seasonal products, as well as fragrant homemade pastries. You cannot fail to taste the warm ricotta cheese freshly made by the skilful hands of our trusted shepherd, or primo sale, fior di latte mozzarella, scamorza, caciocavallo; all accompanied by fragrant durum wheat bread, focaccia or the traditional 'friselle'.
And then again hot dishes such as scrambled and soft-boiled eggs.

Light Lunch

At lunchtime, the restaurant offers guests tasty cold dishes to be enjoyed outside in the cool of our gazebo or comfortably seated in the indoor dining rooms.

LE NOSTRE PROPOSTE:

– Cold cuts/cheese platter
– Frisella with tomato and tuna
– Tomato bruschetta
– Local Burratine
– Caprese with mozzarella and tomato
– Ham and cheese toast
– Fresh fruit

Cena in Masseria

We reserve special attention for our guests at the Masseria:
– 10% discount on the à la carte restaurant
– 3-course daily menu for €35, inspired by seasonality and local flavors.

An experience designed to complement your stay with taste and simplicity.

Outdoor Swimming Pool

At the foot of the pine forest and surrounded by olive trees is a beautiful outdoor swimming pool with underwater music.
"Lie down in the water, open your eyes to the blue sky and listen to the music that accompanies your relaxation."

Free shuttle to Otranto

Discover the center of Otranto... worry-free!

A free electric shuttle service, available daily until 7:00 PM, will take you to the heart of Otranto, amidst its lights, history, and unique atmosphere.

📍 Destination: Piazza Castello
(orari prestabiliti)
📞 Upon reservation at reception

A comfortable, eco-friendly, and relaxing way to experience Otranto!

Partner Beaches

We boast partnerships with several lidos: some are in the 'Laghi Alimini' area, others in the centre. The Alimini Lakes are about 8 km from the Masseria, while the beaches in the bay in the centre of Otranto, both free with services and private, are just 2 km away from the masseria. 

Health and Nature Route

Completely immersed in the pine forest, the Nature and Health Route offered by our Masseria reconciles the need to practise sport and to be able to do so in the open air by taking advantage of an itinerary specially designed and conceived for our guests.

Playground

For both young and grown up, just steps from the Hall and the rooms, there is a safe playground where you can spend plenty of joyful time. The swing, the slide, the small soccer goals, and many other little attractions are all available free of charge for our little ones and their parents. All of this is set on a soft green lawn surrounded by the fresh air of nature.

Electric car charging station

An electric car charging station is available in our parking lot.
Respect for the climate and nature has always been a priority for us.
Masseria Bandino is becoming greener and greener!

Scalapay

With Scalapay, the vacation you've always dreamed of can be paid in three easy installments with no interest.

Bike & Trekking

At the disposal of our guests are some bicycles that can be used (subject to availability) to move around the area or to reach the centre of Otranto. For trekking enthusiasts, on the other hand, there are interesting trails winding around the Masseria.

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