Corte Altavilla Relais & Charme

Conversano, town of art and history, encompasses human genius in its beauty. Once called Norba, it was alredy inhabited in Paleolithic times. It is, with its archaeological heritage, one of the greatest and most ancient town of the Peuceti (ancient native people). The ancient megalithic walls, some of which can still be seen, represent the origins and strength of a lively and dynamic town, that in the course of time was enriched with history and beautiful art and monuments. Conversano, the dwelling place of the Earls, is a town full of noble palaces, churches, monasteries and works of art. In the main floor of the castle, the halls house the Painting Gallery. Churches and monasteries embellish the town centre. The sobriety and richness of history are noted in the faç'e7ades, in the belfries, in the inteiors and altars: from the austere simplicity of the romanesque Basilica to the gilded pomp of seventeenth-century churches, amidst the history of bishops and abbesses in the centuries-long wars, divided

The 4 star hotel “Corte Altavilla” is an old medieval court located in a residential area of the historical centre of Conversano, (Town Art). It stands on a hill, 8 km far from the sea, near the area of the “trulli” and the “grottoes”. In 1100 a beautiful and young lady, Sybil Hauteville lived here; she was Robert Curthose's wife, who was William II the Conqueror's son. Sybil, missed queen of England, is buried inside the cathedral of Rouen, in Normandy. Following an accurate restoration in 2002, a very unusual complex of antique dwellings, located within the walls of the Medieval Hauteville Palace, has been transformed into a receptive centre with hotel rooms, elegant suites and apartments where original stone-built rooms with whitewashed plasters, barrel vaults and wooden beams charm the guests. Nothing is made by chance: here you will find attention to the details, to the smallest things, in order to make everything elegant and sumptuous, between the past and the present, an harmonious contrast between the modern and the antique. Discretion, kindness and helpfulness of our staff at the reception meet your needs to suggest itineraries from the cliffs of Polignano to the “trulli” of Alberobello, from the landscape of the Itria Valley to the “grottoes” of Castellana, and then the “white city” of Ostuni, Frederick II and Castel del Monte, the “rocks” of Matera, Salento, farmhouses, rocky churches, in a word: Apulia. The 32 dwellings (suites and rooms) are equipped with all modern comforts: direct control air conditioning, satellite TV, direct telephone, safes, internet connection, fire alarm, minibar and kitchen area (available in some rooms). On request we have a Junior Suite with Jacuzzi. Also available: solarium terrace, concierge/information desk, bikes, transfer facilities and chauffer, daily excursions by car or on boat all around the area. Relaxing shiatsu massage service is also available in the rooms, cookery course and parking area. In the morning at our restaurant on the terrace with a beautiful view of the old town, you can have breakfast buffet: orange juice, yoghurts, different cereals, croissants, cakes and tarts, bread of a local baker's, toasted bread, marmalades, seasonal fresh fruit, taralli, cheese and salami, eggs. For dinner our chef offers a typical regional cuisine using fresh seasonal products and every day it proposes different menus, which enclose the history and the culinary customs of our town. IN SHORT: Every room offers the following service: sat TV, heat/cold air conditioning with remote control, telephone, Internet connection socket, safe, hairdryer, kitchen area (on request in Standard rooms), minibar and smoke alarm. In the common area: WiFi area, lounge, free Internet point, typical cuisine restaurant on the terrace with the view of the old city, 2 conference rooms, Hall, solarium, lift, free parking service, Thermarium. Furthermore, we have at our guests disposal: rental bikes, transfer service, organized excursions around Apulia, cookery course, boat or cruise excursions, horse riding at 5 km far, olive oil bottles on sale with Corte Altavilla brand.

Amenities / Features

From the Bari Palese airport (40 km) Take the Tempesta shuttle for the Bari Central train station. From here, take a train for Martina Franca and get off at Conversano or you can rent a car and follow the directions under by car.

Local shuttle info: € 70,00 each way from/to Bari aiport

Breakfast is included in the room price. In the morning at our restaurant on the terrace with a beautiful view of the old town, you can have breakfast buffet: orange juice, yoghurts, different cereals, croissants, cakes and tarts, bread of a local baker’s, toasted bread, marmalades, seasonal fresh fruit, taralli, cheese and salami, eggs.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Supplement for per presnece € 25,00 for the room cleaning