La Fiermontina

Luxury Holidays At La Fiermontina

Located in Lecce, the Baroque jewel of southern Italy, La Fiermontina is a swish boutique hotel that combines old-world charm with contemporary city living to stunning effect, serenely nestled amid orange and olive trees. The hotel has been expertly converted from a 17th century home and features light and airy accommodation, with dramatic vaulted ceilings and beautiful interior design.

Food is an essential aspect of any Italian holiday and La Fiermontina doesn’t disappoint, its vibrant menu mixing traditional Italian flavours with modern, international influences, served in the elegant dining room or outdoors in the walled garden or pretty courtyard. The atmospheric Enzo Bar is well-stocked with fine wines, spirits and beers for an aperitivo with pizzazz. Relax and unwind in the orchard, take a dip in the pool, explore Lecce’s ancient architecture or join one of the fascinating tours – La Fiermontina offers a superb selection to ensure guests discover this resplendent region.

Details:

Type: Boutique Hotel
Summary: Luxury boutique hotel in charming Lecce
Feature: A range of exclusive excursions available
Rooms: 18 rooms
Location: Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Star rating: 5 Star
Nearest airport: Brindisi – Salento Airport

Amenities

Bar & Seating Area

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Cookery Classes

Cycling

Horse-Riding

Restaurant

Sailing

Swimming Platform

Television

Location and transfer

Located approximately 30 minutes from Brindisi airport and approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes from Bari airport by private car transfer.

Property Highlights:

City Highlights

A short hop from the picturesque Otranto-Brindisi coastline and olive grove landscapes of rural Puglia, Lecce is famous for its signature Baroque architecture, Barocco Leccese. The city has captured the hearts of artists, poets and romantics with its magnificent seascapes and creamy-white limestone streetscapes, fashioned into opulent statues, fountains, churches and homes. Book a walking tour of this very special city, dipping down side streets to find chic shops, buzzing restaurants, laid-back bars and architectural gems - it's a real feast for the eyes! Indeed, Lecce oozes ambience and charm, making it a perfect choice for any romantic Italian escape.

Hotel Experiences

Exclusive outings include boat tours, horse rides along the beach and visits to wineries and olive groves. - the latter is a fantastic opportunity to sample the region's top tipples and culinary essentials. If you're holidaying in August or September, consider a grape harvest tour, while in October and November, it's time to pick olives and you can soak up the culture of typical village life by helping families gather their crops. La Fiermontina also organises cookery classes for small groups of like-minded visitors keen to learn the tricks of traditional Pugliese cuisine. Classes are run by local ladies who have a passion for food and offer hands-on tuition.

Culture & History

Lecce is stuffed with Baroque beauties - churches, palaces, fountains, sculptures and statues of angels, saints, dragons and other mythological creatures - historical structures with intricate detailing, the kind that make you gawp for their design and diversity. It's a magical city appearing more and more on well-heeled travellers' itineraries and while here, you shouldn't miss seeing Piazza Sant'Oronzo, reflecting the heart of city life or the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, impressively positioned on a grand piazza and beautifully lit-up at night. Another fine example is Palazzo della Prefettura, its fancy façade a mass of sculptures and columns.