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Masseria San Paolo Grande

If you're planning a destination wedding in Puglia, Masseria San Paolo Grande solves a common problem: finding a venue that actually offers on-site accommodations for your guests.

Guests: Up to 150 guests; Aisle estimate
Exclusive use: €15,000 to €40,000 a night; Aisle estimate
Season: Best weather Jun–Aug; Aisle estimate
Getting there: BDS · about 45 min by car; Aisle estimate

About Masseria San Paolo Grande

If you're planning a destination wedding in Puglia, Masseria San Paolo Grande solves a common problem: finding a venue that actually offers on-site accommodations for your guests.

This restored 16th-century masseria (fortified farmhouse) in Ceglie Messapica provides both ceremony and reception spaces with 12+ guest rooms, eliminating the logistics nightmare of coordinating separate hotels.

The property's whitewashed stone architecture and olive groves create an authentic Puglian backdrop without requiring extensive decoration.

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I was there during winter for a short holiday. Nice people, nice food, nice rooms, and a beautiful area. Lovely dogs — I love them! Everyone was very communicative and helpful. Hope to come back soon. Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱

Tadek Kotusiewicz · on Google →

Capacity, rooms and facilities

Staying over

Whole property to yourselves: Yes

Money

Price: €15,000 to €40,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate

House rules

Exclusive use required: Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport: BDS, 45 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Setting: Countryside, historic, elegant

Venue highlights

12+ guest rooms on-site, allowing multi-day celebration itineraries
16th-century masseria restoration preserving original stone architecture
Located in Ceglie Messapica, center of Itria Valley wine region
Google rating: 4.6/5 based on verified guest reviews

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday · day 01

4:00 PMGuest arrivals; check-in at masseria rooms
7:00 PMWelcome dinner in courtyard

Saturday · day 02

10:00 AMWedding ceremony in olive grove or garden
1:00 PMAperitivo and photo session
3:00 PMReception dinner in covered pavilion

Sunday · day 03

9:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest departures

Costs and booking details

Getting there: BDS · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Brindisi International Airport.
Typical total: €12,000-18,000Aisle estimate
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€12,000-18,000 for 50-guest wedding with 2-night stay and catering
Ceremony fee: €2,000-3,500Aisle estimate
Reception: €55-85 a headAisle estimate
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€55-85 (food and beverage, regional menu)
Room rate: €120-180 a nightAisle estimate
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€120-180 per room (on-site hotel rooms)
Weather window: June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
Direct line: 0831 174 3230
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Prices exclude bar packages, decorations, music/DJ, and photography. Deposit typically 30% of estimated total. Request detailed proposal directly from venue.

Questions about the venue

Can we accommodate all our guests overnight?+

Yes. Masseria San Paolo Grande has 12+ en-suite rooms, allowing guests to stay on property. For weddings exceeding room capacity, the venue can recommend partner accommodations within 5-10 km.

What's included in the venue rental?+

Rental typically includes ceremony space, reception hall, kitchen facilities, and grounds access. Catering, beverages, and staffing are handled separately through the venue's recommended partners or your own vendor.

When's the best season to marry here?+

The property operates year-round, though winter months are cooler.

How far is this from major airports?+

Brindisi Airport is 45 km away (45-minute drive). Bari Airport is 120 km away (90-minute drive). Both accept international flights.

Can we customize the menu?+

Yes. The venue works with local chefs to create custom Puglian menus featuring regional specialties like orecchiette pasta, seafood, and Primitivo wine from nearby producers.

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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.

Venue wedding information

Sources for individual venue facts

Whole property to yourselves: Yes
“In Masseria San Paolo Grande organizziamo eventi privati e matrimoni in esclusiva della Location.”
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Exclusive use required: Yes
“In Masseria San Paolo Grande organizziamo eventi privati e matrimoni in esclusiva della Location.”
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Setting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Riposare nella più assoluta tranquillità della natura campestre pugliese, circondati dai maestosi ulivi secolari, cullati dalla vista di un cielo stellato.”
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