Masseria San Giovanni - Epoca Collection is a hotel destination wedding venue in Pozzo Faceto, Italy, hosting up to 250 guests (Aisle estimate) in the $$$ price range, reached from Brindisi (Papola Casale) (BDS), 35 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Masseria San Giovanni - Epoca Collection
This Puglian masseria hotel operates on a mandatory catering model, meaning you choose from five vetted F&B partners rather than bringing your own, which simplifies logistics and keeps quality controlled.
About Masseria San Giovanni - Epoca Collection
This Puglian masseria hotel operates on a mandatory catering model, meaning you choose from five vetted F&B partners rather than bringing your own, which simplifies logistics and keeps quality controlled.
The 38-room property sits 40 kilometers from Brindisi airport and offers three wet-weather venues (a 420-square-meter greenhouse, stone-vaulted indoor room, and covered gazebo) so rain won't derail your ceremony or reception.
An on-site chapel and civil licensing make legal formalities straightforward.
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As a wedding photographer, what I love most about Masseria San Giovanni is its calm and elegant atmosphere. The iconic white buildings, beautiful architectural details and peaceful surroundings make it feel incredibly special.
Marc Benkmann Photography · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Chapel on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €18,000 to €35,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BDS, 40 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- On-site civil ceremony licensing and internal chapel, plus multiple churches within 15 minutes
- Three wet-weather options accommodate up to 200 guests, greenhouse (420 sqm), vaulted stone room (80 capacity), and waterproof gazebo (240 sqm)
- 38 guest rooms include 3 suites with private terraces and outdoor Jacuzzis, plus 1 tower suite with sea views and complimentary daily continental breakfast
- Mandatory catering selected from five approved partners; external suppliers permitted for music, photography, florals, and other services
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo at pool bar
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner for wedding party in vaulted indoor room
- 10:00 AMCeremony in on-site chapel or external church
- 1:00 PMCocktail reception at pool or greenhouse
- 3:00 PMWedding lunch at greenhouse or outdoor terrace
- 8:00 PMEvening reception and dancing
- 9:00 AMContinental breakfast service; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BDS · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Brindisi (Papola Casale).
- Typical total
- €15,000–40,000+Aisle estimate
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€15,000–€40,000+ depending on guest count (50–150 people), catering partner, and room mix
- Ceremony fee
- €5,000Aisle estimate
Minimum (civil ceremony licensing included in daily rate)
- Reception
- On request
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Not publicly listed; varies by catering partner selected
- Room rate
- On request
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Not publicly listed; varies by room type (suites, double rooms, tower suite)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 080 222 8222
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Daily rate starts at €5,000 and includes venue rental, all outdoor and covered spaces, extraordinary cleaning, and access to on-site facilities (pool, bar, concierge). Catering costs are separate and depend on the partner and menu selected. Accommodation rates not published; request directly from venue for accurate quotes.
Questions about the venue
Can we bring our own caterer?+
No, catering is mandatory and chosen from five vetted partners approved by the venue. This ensures quality control and service coordination on your wedding day.
What if it rains?+
Three covered options handle weather: a 420-square-meter greenhouse, a stone-vaulted interior room (80 guests), and a new waterproof gazebo (240 sqm). The venue can accommodate up to 250 guests across outdoor and covered spaces.
Can we hold our ceremony here?+
Yes. The venue has an internal chapel for religious ceremonies and is licensed for civil rites. Several additional churches are located within 15 minutes by car.
How many guests can we accommodate overnight?+
38 guests can stay on-site in rooms ranging from double rooms to luxury suites with private terraces and sea-view towers. Additional nearby villas and partner hotels can house overflow guests.
How far is the nearest airport?+
Brindisi airport is 40 kilometers away (35 minutes by car). Bari airport is 50 kilometers away (45 minutes by car).
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Legal ceremony on site: Yes
“From symbolic vows under the olive trees to civil ceremonies in our 18th-century church.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteChapel on site: Yes
“Masseria San Giovanni is dedicated to multi-day wedding celebrations with a consecrated church on-site and a guest experience designed around a minimum stay of 2–3 nights.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From symbolic vows under the olive trees to civil ceremonies in our 18th-century church.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremony