Reviews of Casale del Forno

Hosts, Atmosphere, The Garden, Breakfast

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We had an amazing stay at Giuseppe & Daniela’s beautiful home. They welcome you with open arms & amazing hospitality. True authentic Italian experience. The property is in a small town but an amazing base to explore all of what Salento has to offer. Giuseppe gave us recommendations of what to do everyday and even took us on a guided tour of Lecce. Super cute cats and dogs also :) Do not hesitate to book. We will definitely be back :)

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Casale del Forno is an amazing surprise, run by wonderful owners. Daniela and Giuseppe's hospitality goes beyond any expectations, and one immediately feels part of the family. As you step in Casale del Forno you immediately feel at home, surrounded by a caring staff. Daniela's breakfasts prepared with local ingredients and recipes are a gem.

The owners, Giuseppe and Daniela are unbelievably generous and kind. They Will invite you in their beautiful home, give you Lots of useful recommandations, breakfast made by Daniele is amazing and when you leave you wish you’d stayed longer. We Will return. X

Giuseppe and Daniella were the most accommodating and kind hosts. Giuseppe was full of information of the local area and recommendations from local food to the beaches! Daniella made an incredible breakfast that changed everyday. The room was exactly like the pictures, and the grounds even more beautiful. From a bottle of wine upon arriving to the friendliest dogs to keep you company, this is the perfect place to relax while on holiday!

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Atmosphere, calmness, environment, attitude of the owners. Excellent, wholesome breakfast, sweet and salty. A paradise on earth for animal lovers.

Nothing. We would only like to point out that it can be a slight complication for foreigners if they do not know Italian - the owners are very friendly, but only one of them, Giuseppe, can speak a little English, and the lady, Daniela, can only be communicated with by means of a translator. It doesn't affect your stay, just knowing Italian can be a great advantage for better understanding with the owners.

We had the pleasure of staying in this truly captivating accommodation in southern Puglia, where the essence of a small Italian town is beautifully preserved. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Our rooms boasted authentic furnishings with a unique charm, all maintained in pristine condition. It felt like stepping back a few hundred years, surrounded by the historical beauty of the area, yet with all the comforts of cleanliness and tidiness. The breakfast was a highlight of our stay, with many ingredients sourced directly from the host's garden. The freshness and quality of the food provided a delightful start to our day. The expansive yard and garden were equally impressive, offering tranquil spots to relax and unwind. Parking was hassle-free, with enough space available on the surrounding streets and square. For any necessities, a hypermarket was conveniently located just a five-minute drive away. Overall, our visit was a remarkable blend of past and present, where traditional charm meets exceptional hospitality. Highly recommended for those looking to experience the authentic spirit of Puglia.

This place is a dream like oasis tucked into a quiet town. The breakfast is made by Daniela and is some of the tastiest treats we had the whole trip. The space has rich history and is beautiful all around, you could spend many hours getting lost exploring on the grounds of this place. We didnt speak Italian but Giuseppe is fluent in English and we did just fine talking with Daniella over Google Translate! Giuseppe gave us so many wonderful tips for traveling around to other cities, swimming spots etc and even took us horse back riding! But I would recommend being pretty experienced on horses to do this ride, it was an adventure! We spent 7 nights there and loved every bit of it.

The only downside to this amazing place is you definitely need a car or scooter to get around. Its only 10 min drive from the nearest coast (which has an amazing grotto to swim into btw) but the BnB itself is located in a very quiet town with only one restaurant in walking distance. So get ready to spend most days driving to other parts of Salento but its a wonderful place to have as a basecamp for your adventuring.

Amazing house, but even better the beautiful couple making guest feel home! Please do not look anymore, if you are planning to visit south Puglia, this is a perfect base to discover it.

Everything was perfect

Guiseppe and Daniella are special. They clearly love life and what they do. They are intereasted in their guests and are the perfect hosts. The Breakfasts were exceptional made by the hand of Daniella / Local Hams, Omlettes, Ricotta cheese with local honey, warm bread, fantastic coffee, Tarts made with melt in the mouth shortbread and home made jams - One particular homemade tart made with shortcrust pastry, creme anlglaise topped with strawberries. Anything we couldnt eat was wrapped and given to us in parcels for our days exploring the beautiful countryside and swimming spots. Guiseppe was mine of local knowledge and but also a really interesting person to talk to - his knowledge of the locas history of the region and abroad was both informative and really helpful. They are charming and were eager to go to any lengths to make our stay in their beautiful accomodation as special for us as possible. They and the ladies that work with them epitomise hospitality -

Fabulous hosts, beautiful garden and outdoor eating spaces, delicious breakfast with tremendous variety of homemade food. Giuseppe and Daniela went above and beyond to make our stay extremely pleasant and memorable. We enjoyed tasting regional specialties lovingly prepared by Daniela and learning the fascinating history of the property and the area.

The bathroom in our unit (while charming and spacious!) was accessed by going up a few steps so could be an issue for some.

The place is fantastic, beautiful, authentic and cozy, The hosts are AMAZING!

with hindsight we should have booked here for our whole stay in Salento. we spent two nights with Daniela and Giuseppe and we didn’t want to leave - one of the best places we had the pleasure to stay at. the place is magical, you’re surrounded by herbs, plants and trees. everything in the casale, rooms included, is selected from the finest materials and with greatest care (Daniela has a superbly fine eye). both Daniela and Giuseppe are wonderful souls, passionate about their land and with endless stories to share, and suggestions on how to enhance your trip to really live Salento to its fullest. proudly homemade, using their products (or locally sourced), breakfast was the best moment of our days. there’s a few adorable and cuddly pets to play with too 🐶🐱 we miss it all already! grazie e a presto ✨

The breakfast was a highlight of the trip. The hosts work very hard to make this an unforgettable trip.

Breakfast was excellent, hosts were very helpful in giving advise on what to do when