Masseria Il Frantoio or Masseria Cervarolo? How to choose
There is no winner here: two different places, for different people.
The short version
Masseria Il Frantoio and Masseria Cervarolo are both historic masserie in Ostuni. Il Frantoio has been a country farm since 1500 and lists family rooms, babysitting and pets on request at no charge. Cervarolo is a 16th-century masseria with trulli on a 250-meter hill, with a pool set in a natural doline and a kitchen led by chef Salvatore Cannalire.
Side by side
| No. 303 Masseria Il Frantoio | No. 304 Masseria Cervarolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | Band 2, estimatedBand range: €250 to €450 a night | Band 3, estimatedBand range: €450 to €750 a night |
| Sea | 5.3 km (3 mi) | 11 km (7 mi) |
| Pets | Pets on request | not confirmed |
| Type | Masseria | Masseria |
| Area | Ostuni | Ostuni |
| Pool | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes |
| not confirmed | Rooms, Open, Spa, Children, Weddings | |
Facts come from each property's official pages, listed with their sources on the two stay pages, and were last verified on October 26, 2026. Our editors have not visited either property.
Choose Masseria Il Frantoio if
- You travel with children: there are family rooms, babysitting, and books, DVDs, music and board games for kids.
- You bring a pet: pets are allowed on request, with no extra charge.
- You want a pool with a shallow end and a pool bar.
Choose Masseria Cervarolo if
- You want trulli as well as a masseria, on a hill 250 meters up.
- A pool in an unusual setting appeals: Cervarolo's sits in a natural doline, surrounded by the countryside.
- The cooking matters: chef Salvatore Cannalire leads a kitchen rooted in the local territory.
How do they differ?
Il Frantoio has been a country farm since 1500, and its services list leans toward families: family rooms, babysitting, children’s books, DVDs and music, board games, a pool with a shallow end and a pool bar. Pets are allowed on request at no charge.
Cervarolo is a 16th-century masseria with trulli, on a 250-meter hill in Ostuni. Its pool sits inside a natural doline, a hollow in the ground, and the kitchen is led by chef Salvatore Cannalire.
Which suits which trip?
Choose Il Frantoio for a trip with children or a pet, where practical services count. Choose Cervarolo if the setting, the trulli and the cooking matter more to you than children’s facilities, which it does not confirm.
Questions travelers ask
Which masseria in Ostuni lists family facilities?
Masseria Il Frantoio states on its official website that it has family rooms, babysitting, books, DVDs, music and board games for children, and its pool has a shallow end. Neither site says in so many words that children are welcome, so we show both as not confirmed and suggest asking before you book.
How old are Masseria Il Frantoio and Masseria Cervarolo?
Both go back to the 16th century. Masseria Il Frantoio says that since 1500, for five centuries, it has been a country farm. Masseria Cervarolo describes itself as a historic masseria with trulli, built in the 16th century on a 250-meter hill.
Can I take cooking classes at either masseria?
Both offer them. Masseria Il Frantoio lists a cooking class among its services, together with a tour or class about local culture. Masseria Cervarolo invites guests to cooking classes on the secrets of local culinary traditions, and its restaurant is led by chef Salvatore Cannalire.