S.P. 52 Gallipoli-Sannicola, Località Crocefisso, Gallipoli, Italy | (251) 219-4428
Spacious rooms with front porches and private backyards with lovely gardens
Beautiful, character-filled property that is the former site of an olive mill
Gorgeous restaurant serving regional fare
Charming spa with heated pool in natural cave
Less than a mile from the ocean
Outdoor garden with couches and lighting in the evenings
No fitness center
Room décor is lackluster
Showers can be on the small side
Though the restaurant stays open year-round, rooms are only available seasonally
L’Antico Frantoio Resort is a mid-range boutique hotel with eight rooms. It is situated in the Salento countryside in a picturesque location that is less than a mile away from the sea. Potential guests should be sure to check their trip dates carefully if they want to stay here, though, as rooms are only available seasonally (usually the spring through the autumn). Each guest room has both a front porch and a lovely garden in the back. However, the rooms themselves are somewhat sparsely furnished. The hotel has a gorgeous, rustic restaurant with arched ceilings and a charming spa in a natural cave. Another boutique hotel option outside Gallipolli is Masseria Li Foggi, which has a small outdoor pool.
Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.
Scene
Stone buildings, sprawling lawn, and olive trees
L’Antico Frantoio, or The Old Mill, is a hotel with sprawling lawns, flowering bushes in lovely shades of purple, and stone buildings decorated with rustic furnishings. The restaurant is particularly gorgeous, with a big millstone, interior arches, and terrace seating framed with white curtains. The cavernous spa has a bath with two submerged chairs built into a natural cave. The hotel’s grounds are picturesque, with a wraparound stone wall corralling cacti and olive trees. There is a yard with a swing and slide where children can play -- and the garden is lit up at night, creating an area where guests can relax and enjoy the open space.
Location
In Salento Countryside, situated less than a mile from the Gallipolli coast
The hotel is located in the Salento countryside, where it is surrounded by fields and situated less than one mile away from the Gallipolli coast. The village of Gallipolli, still an active fishing port with several dining options, is less than a 10-minute drive from the property. The city center of Lecce is a 40-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Pergola-covered porches and private backyards with gardens, but sparse décor inside
The guest rooms are fairly spacious, but look a bit barren, with light-colored stone walls and tile floors that are only slightly punched up by some sparse decor that includes colorful bedspreads and framed pictures. Rooms have desks, tea kettles, mini-bars, and small, flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have charming basin sinks, but the showers can be on the small side. The outdoor space is more impressive, with pergola-covered front porches and big backyard gardens with seating on stone patios.
Features
Gorgeous restaurant and charming spa that includes a pool in a natural cave
The restaurant at the L’Antico Frantoio Resort serves regional fare (including seafood and pasta) in a gorgeous, rustic building that is the former site of an olive mill. The hotel's spa features a heated swimming pool in a natural cave. The property lacks a fitness center, however. There is an outdoor garden with seating for relaxing, and a play area for children with a swing and a small slide.
