PALAZZO DUCALE VENTURI – LUXURY RELAIS & WELLNESS
Built in 1500 and once called ‘Castello Nuovo’, Palazzo Ducale Venturi was firstly a settlement for the Templari and then a medieval fortress. Palazzo Ducale Venturi is a severe sixteenth century structure, which can be considered as a true fledged fortress house.
It is distributed on two floors and corresponding to the windows and the large front door you can see a series of machicolations which were to defend the building from foreign attacks.
The ashlar portal is of particular interest and is dominated by the coat of arms Venturi.
It was one of the first salentine noble houses to open its doors and welcome guests in the sumptuous and aristocra tic world of five centuries of history, art and culture.
The Palace has been completely renovated under the supervision of the Soprintendenza of cultural heritage, managing to recover antique ovens, star vaulted ceilings in leccese stone and “chianche” (local old stone) pavements.
Today the noble summerhouse is available for those who wish to dive into a fascinating place offering peace and beauty nestled in the heart of the small village of Minervino, between majestic olive trees and lush vineyards.
Palace Venturi is exclusive, absorbed in greenery, a place to stop in time and to feel unique moments.
Situated in Minervino di Lecce, 12 km south of Otranto and 6 km from the sea.
A unique place because of its ‘out of time’ atmosphere, because of its s research in furniture, paintings, and ancient artifacts, in the 13 bedrooms and suites, because of the reco very of 2 salt wood oven brought to their former glory which will allow guests to discover ancient recipes of Salento and to learn how to prepare them.
Ideal for a romantic gateway or for a relaxing vacation, unwinding in the beauty and immersing into nature, with the scents of the open-air lounge nestled in the orange grove and the crystal water of the outdoor swimming pool with salt water or the indoor heated one, converted from an underground oil mill. Or just get fit in our fully equipped gym or relax in our massage and aesthetic centre.
This is Palazzo Ducale Venturi, a place where the love for beauty, elegance and history will give you a unique atmosphere for your most precious moments.
THE HOTEL OUR ROOMS.
Each room of the Palazzo Ducale Venturi was completely renovated under the supervision of the Soprintendenza of Cultural Heritage. You can choose from our high standard of rooms: Suite, Junior Suite, Deluxe rooms or the Badess’s room.
OUR GARDENS.
In our structure you find two gardens: the main garden, where the pool is located, and on which also overlook the gym and the bar; and the secret garden where you will find the peace to spend an evening surrounded by romantic citrus trees and the soothing sound of a fountain.
OUR POOL.
We made our pool with only your pleasure in mind.
Crystal clear salted water for a peerless relax in our hydromassage or sippering a glass of champagne.
WELLNESS – SPA.
Our guests can use the private SPA, an underground heated pool converted from an antique oil mill, with hydromassage where they will be cuddled with relaxing music and soft lightening all in relation to their body care method. Also they can enjoy different kind of massages (classic, draining, sportive and relaxing), facial and body beauty treatments with the most updated meth ods by our qualified and skilled personnel.
LIVING ROOM.
A unique place because of its ‘out of time’ atmosphere, because of its research in furniture, paintings, and ancient artifacts, because of the recovery of 2 salt wood oven brought to their former glory which will allow guests to discover ancient recipes of Salento and to learn how to prepare them.
BREAKFAST.
Authenticity and freshness of the products for a well-being breakfast, to start the day in the best possible way.
OUR ROOMS STANDARD – DELUXE ROOMS.
1 on the ground floor and 8 on the first floor, the Deluxe rooms are of different sizes and different settings, but all of them tastefully furnished in an original and unique way.
They are equipped with a living area with two armchairs and a desk.
The Agrumeto rooms – 1 on the ground floor directly opening on the citrus grove (can have an interconnected room) and 2 on the first loor overlooking it – are slightly smaller, but equipped with large windows through which
the warm and intense light of Salento diffuses in the air.
Luxury finishes, antique furniture, refined design playing on nature, they offer an emotion to live and tell.
COMFORT – THE JUNIOR SUITE.
On the first floor, with its original fireplace, the Junior Suite is made of a wide living area with two armchairs and a desk and enriched by art manufacts.
UNIQUENESS – THE DUCALE SUITE.
On the ground floor, with direct access on the garden by the pool, through its private patio. The Ducal Suite is composed of a living area with armchairs and a bedroom, characterized by its XVI-century frescoed ceiling showing San Giorgio and the dragon.
Private access to the heated underground pool is included.
Exclusive finishes and antique furniture underline the meticulous cure given even to the details of the large bathroom.
The Suite offers our clients a memorable stay.
Approx. 45 mq
THE BADESS’S ROOM.
Distinguished by its intimacy and privacy, perfect for a romantic holiday, this room conserves its ancient taste: on the first floor with a living area with fireplace at the entrance of the room, and bedroom in the mezzanine area reachable by the unique and antique stone spiral staircase. To further pamper the couple, the access to the indoor pool is included for this room.
OUR SERVICES
Palazzo Ducale Venturi welcome you with an exclusive setting for your special moments, a relaxing pool and an incredible underground heated pool, a gym and a massage center, a genuine breakfast rich with local typical food. We’ll take care of you for any need.
EXCLUSIVE INTERIOR.
Finely renovated with the Soprintendenza of Cultural Heritage aiding us in maintaining the historic values of a fortress home furnished with priceless antiques.
THE SEA.
Palazzo Venturi is also in a strategic position. An easy distance from all the pearls of Salento, all rich with history, infinite with natural beauty and uncontaminated beaches. It is only 10 km from Santa Cesarea, 7 km to Porto Badisco, 9 km to Otranto and 35 km to S. Maria di Leuca. The ionic coast is roughly 40 km away.
FITNESS, WELLNESS & SPA.
The hotel offers a private gym lit with natural light and equipped with advanced Technogym, with treadmill, pilates stretching balls and various weights accompanied.
For those that prefer outdoors, bicycles free of charge. An underground heated pool, converted from an ancient oil mill, where you will be cuddled with relaxing music and soft lightening all in relation to your body care method.
FREE WI-FI.
All structure is WI-FI free connected.
POOL.
In the main garden there is the main swimming pool of 90 square meters equipped with filtering salt.
BREAKFAST.
Authenticity and freshness of the products for a well-being breakfast, to start the day in the best possible way.