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Palais Gentile

If you don’t possess a Puglian pad of your own, Palais Gentile is the next best thing: an intimate, 18th-century palazzo with space for a handful of guests. Restored by a team of local artisans, it’s a masterclass in old-meets-new, with its whitewashed walls, original tiles and bespoke, blown-glass lights. It’s set in the small town of Matino, within easy reach of Baia Verde’s beaches; you can see the sea from its rooftop terrace – over breakfast or a sunset glass of rosé. Inland, Baroque towns like Lecce are an easy drive, past sun-baked farmland and silvery olive groves. This far south, though, the pace is slow, and it’s all about la dolce far niente – letting time slip idly by, doing as little as you possibly can.

Palais Gentile is set in the centro storico of the small town of Matino, on Puglia’s Salento peninsula. It’s a 20-minute drive to Baia Verde’s dreamy, white-sand beaches, and in easy reach of tourist-draw towns like Gallipoli and Lecce.

Room Types

Deluxe Room

20 sq m | The cool, pared-back interiors feature bespoke furniture and light fixtures | The window overlooks a quiet backstreet in Matino’s centro storico | Queen-size bed with Frette linen | Blackout curtains | The ensuite bathroom has a sleek walk-in shower and local limestone floor | Air-conditioning | Free WiFi, Lenco Bluetooth speaker, minibar, Illy coffee machine, free bottled water, tea and coffee, Salvatore Ferragamo bath products

from £286

Pink Room

20 sq m | Located on the top floors | The cool, pared-back interiors feature bespoke furniture and light fixtures | The window overlooks a quiet backstreet in Matino’s centro storico | Queen-size bed with Frette linen | Blackout curtains | The ensuite bathroom has a sleek walk-in shower and local limestone floor | Air-conditioning | Free WiFi, Lenco Bluetooth speaker, minibar, Illy coffee machine, free bottled water, tea and coffee, Salvatore Ferragamo bath products

from £286

Suite Gentile

45 sq m | Whitewashed interiors mix antique finds with bespoke furniture and lighting, commissioned from local artisans | The windows overlook the quiet backstreets of Matino’s centro storico | Queen-size bed with Frette linen | Separate living room with sofa bed | Clad in local limestone, the large ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower | Blackout curtains | Air-conditioning | Free WiFi, Lenco Bluetooth speaker, minibar, Illy coffee machine, free bottled water, tea and coffee, Salvatore Ferragamo bath products

from £504

Suite Matino

45 sq m | Located on the top floors | Whitewashed interiors mix antique finds with bespoke furniture and lighting, commissioned from local artisans | The windows overlook the quiet backstreets of Matino’s centro storico and there is a small double balcony | Queen-size bed with Frette linen | Separate living room with sofa bed | Clad in local limestone, the large ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower and twin sinks | Blackout curtains | Air-conditioning | Free WiFi, Lenco Bluetooth speaker, minibar, Illy coffee machine, free bottled water, tea and coffee, Salvatore Ferragamo bath products

from £530

Location

Via Gentile, 20, Matino, Puglia, 73046

£286 / night

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