Castello di Ugento

Hotel Restaurant

Italy• Apulia

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Address

Via Castello, 13 Ugento - LE 73059

Code CIR

075090A100112749/IT075090A100112749

Hotel
Restaurant

Surrender to four centuries of history within a castle, where the aromatic garden and Puglian flavors awaken the soul

Amedeo d'Amore - Owner

In Ugento, in the Salento, Apulia, Castello di Ugento stands within a 17th-century castle, owned by the d’Amore family for over 370 years, where meticulous restoration has reconciled historic heritage and contemporary comfort. Diana and Massimo d’Amore uphold this living tradition, subtly sharing the spirit of the place. Nine suites on the ground floor and Piano Nobile reveal individually crafted décors rooted in history: some open onto the paved courtyard and the 18th-century aromatic garden, others unveil vaulted ceilings or terraces offering romantic views over Ugento. Furnishings blend local antiques with bespoke walnut pieces, instilling a discreet elegance grounded in the terroir. In the restored old Masseria, twelve rooms extend this Mediterranean atmosphere, complemented by a pool nestled in the landscape and privileged access to concierge services for tailored discoveries. The restaurant Il Tempo Nuovo, led by Chef Tommaso Sanguedolce, offers each evening a Daily Menu celebrating Puglian cuisine, emphasizing regional produce: fish and seafood sourced from local boats or selected at the market, alongside vegetables and herbs gathered in the estate’s aromatic garden. Dinners unfold atop the Norman Tower, in the softly lit courtyard, within vaulted salons or at the Chef’s Table for a fully immersive experience, while a guided stroll through the garden reveals over a hundred herbs and vegetables, inspiring the culinary journey. In the castle’s former warehouses, the Puglia Culinary Centre offers Italian and local cooking classes in a space equipped with three Electrolux kitchens dedicated respectively to doughs, sweets and savory preparations, as well as Salento wine tastings in the historic cellar set within a 16th-century cistern. The concierge arranges bespoke experiences, blending cultural discoveries and convivial moments by sea or in town, elegantly extending the castle interlude. Historic spaces—cloister, vaulted salons, great hall with Norman Tower, aromatic garden and inner courtyard—host receptions, weddings, conferences or exhibitions in a setting steeped in history and elegance, offering events a memorable frame. A true treasure where memory and modernity meet, Castello di Ugento invites a timeless stay, each moment drawing from the castle’s soul and the richness of the Puglian terroir. Mindful of its environment, the estate irrigates the aromatic garden by recycling rainwater and ensures responsible water management through a natural filtration system. As a member of the “Save the Olives” ONLUS, it works to defend olive trees and local biodiversity, embodying a sustainable, nature-respecting art of living.