an ancient noble residence from the early 1900s, located in the Valle della Cupa, an area that, thanks to the particular beauty of the countryside and the landscape, was chosen by the aristocracy of Lecce as an ideal place for a holiday since the 15th century. The structure is completely fenced and has a large park of about 2 hectares and an outdoor swimming pool for guests. There are THREE INDEPENDENT HOUSES, with a total capacity of 13 guests. here you can book the MESSAPICA house. It is certainly the most comfortable, close and quiet solution for those wishing to spend their holiday in Lecce, in complete tranquility, in an environment in close contact with nature, without sacrificing elegance and comfort, and with the possibility of easily reaching and in a short time the main tourist resorts of Salento such as Gallipoli, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca. in the large garden (about 2 hectares) the plant species present such as olive groves and large areas of fruit trees are preserved and fully safeguarded. Myrtle, lentisk, rosemary, sage, holm oaks, laurel, strawberry trees, carob trees inundates the large garden with old and fascinating smells in any month of the year. the pond is rich in spontaneous species, with prevalence of water lilies, papyrus. under the large secular pine there is the area, equipped with barbecue and picnic tables and deckchairs, and adjacent to the relaxation area and solarium with swimming pool and deck chairs. the MESSAPICA house is a three-room apartment on the ground floor, of 75 square meters (5 beds) which takes its name from the discovery, during the renovations, of the foundations of a messapic house. The first room, very large, is the living room with kitchenette and where an ancient chamber oven has been recovered and restored. In the living room there is a single bed which also serves as a sofa and is made with the recovery of an ancient 700 headboard. The bedrooms have been obtained from ancient deposits, and preserve the ancient coolness of the past. in the house there is the air conditioner and a ducted pellet stove. REGULATION check-in from 17:00 to 21:00, if the house is available and you wish we will be happy to welcome you first. check-in after 9 pm implies a supplement of 30.00 euros. Check-out by 10:00 unless otherwise agreed. OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL: Follow the rules set out. ADDITIONAL COSTS CLEANING AND LINEN CHANGE We require the final cleaning service and optional every 3 nights with linen change. Weekly cleaning included in the price for stays over 7 nights. FINAL CLEANING: 50,00 eur (MANDATORY) WEEKLY CLEANING: 30,00 eur (OPTIONAL for stays less than or equal to 7 days)