Masseria Capece
An 18th-century working masseria in the Valle d'Itria, set among 35 hectares of millenary olive groves between the sea and the hills of Cisternino — with no night-time curfew, civil and symbolic ceremonies, and accommodation for 39 guests across 11 rooms.
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Masseria Capece is an historic 18th-century country estate in the Valle d'Itria, located between the sea and the hills of Cisternino in Puglia. Set among 35 hectares of millenary olive groves — including a 2,100-year-old olive tree — the masseria is a genuine working agricultural estate, complete with a 1846 olive oil mill, a lush citrus grove, a swimming pool, an old barnyard with panoramic sea views, and a main courtyard at its heart that accommodates over 300 guests. Civil and symbolic ceremonies are both available on site, there is no night-time curfew, and all 11 guest rooms must be reserved for the wedding night and the night before — ensuring complete privacy and exclusivity for you and your guests.
Pricing guide
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Venue hire
Indicative pricing — varies by season, guest count, and scope. Tailored quotes available on request.
- All estate spaces — Corte Principale, Aia, Agrumeto, swimming pool area, olive grove, vineyard
- Frantoio (olive oil mill) as Plan B indoor space (up to 170 guests)
- All 11 guest rooms for the wedding night and the night before (39 guests)
- Breakfast for all overnight guests
- Venue tables and chairs (seating 140 guests)
Understanding the quote
Final pricing is shaped by a handful of key factors. Understanding these helps you plan a realistic budget before your first conversation with the venue.
- Season — peak summer commands a premium
- Guest count — directly impacts catering and staffing
- Buyout scope — full venue vs partial use
- Stay length — number of nights for celebrations
- Catering packages — dinner tiers and menu choices
- Extras — florals, entertainment, transfers
Accommodation & logistics
One of the most searched questions from couples — we surface it early because it directly shapes how a wedding weekend can be designed.
On-site sleeping
11 guest rooms across the masseria, accommodating 39 guests in total. Rooms range from 34 to 50 square metres and are named after the estate's produce and fruit trees. For weddings, all 11 rooms must be reserved for the wedding night and the night before, at approximately €2,400 per night inclusive of breakfast — ensuring complete privacy and exclusivity for the wedding party.
- Guest Rooms — 11 rooms
Getting there
Cisternino, Puglia — plan transfers as a key part of the weekend logistics.
- Cisternino: approx. 6 km
- Alberobello: approx. 15 km
- Ostuni: approx. 20 km
- Brindisi Airport: approx. 45 km
- Bari Airport: approx. 75 km
What makes Masseria Capece different
18th-Century Working Masseria in Valle d'Itria
35 Hectares of Millenary Olive Groves
2,100-Year-Old Olive Tree On-Site
Main Courtyard — 300+ Guests
No Night-Time Curfew
Civil & Symbolic Ceremonies Available
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Spaces & capacities
Corte Principale (Main Courtyard)
The beating heart of the masseria, sided by the main façade of the building. An extraordinary space for outdoor dining under an evocative canopy of traditional lights, with capacity for 300 or more guests. An adjacent wood oven is available for use during events. The venue's own tables and chairs seat 140 guests; caterers typically supply auxiliary furniture for larger configurations.
Aia (Barnyard)
The original barnyard used for threshing grain, now an evocative location for weddings and events. Set away from the main courtyard with panoramic sea views, the Aia is a stunning setting for ceremonies and aperitifs at sunset.
Agrumeto (Citrus Grove)
A lush citrus grove of considerable size with many varieties of fruit trees. Ideal for aperitifs, buffet meals, or cake cutting, offering a fragrant and naturally beautiful setting within the estate.
Swimming Pool & Pergola Garden
The swimming pool area, adjacent to a sizeable pergola garden, is perfect for aperitifs at sunset, brunches, lunches, dancing parties, and post-wedding gatherings. A room alongside the pool — the masseria's guest restaurant — can also be set up for aperitifs or after-parties.
Olive Grove & Vineyard
The ancient olive grove and small vineyard provide wonderful alternative settings for ceremonies, aperitifs, or cake cutting — surrounded by some of the oldest olive trees in Puglia.
Frantoio (Olive Oil Mill) — Plan B
The historic 1846 olive oil mill, with its large hall and five adjoining rooms, serves as the Plan B indoor space. Preserving three types of press in timber, cast-iron, and steel, alongside a stone basin with three millstones, the mill accommodates up to 170 guests at dining tables — one of the most characterful indoor event spaces in Puglia. An additional indoor space adjacent to the main structure accommodates 160–180 guests depending on table configuration.
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Principale (Main Courtyard) The beating heart of the masseria, sided by the main façade of the building. An extraordinary space for outdoor dining under an evocative canopy of traditional lights, with capacity for 300 or more guests. An adjacent wood oven is available for use during events. The venue's own tables and chairs seat 140 guests; caterers typically supply auxiliary furniture for larger configurations. | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Aia (Barnyard) The original barnyard used for threshing grain, now an evocative location for weddings and events. Set away from the main courtyard with panoramic sea views, the Aia is a stunning setting for ceremonies and aperitifs at sunset. | – | – | – | – |
| Agrumeto (Citrus Grove) A lush citrus grove of considerable size with many varieties of fruit trees. Ideal for aperitifs, buffet meals, or cake cutting, offering a fragrant and naturally beautiful setting within the estate. | – | – | – | – |
| Swimming Pool & Pergola Garden The swimming pool area, adjacent to a sizeable pergola garden, is perfect for aperitifs at sunset, brunches, lunches, dancing parties, and post-wedding gatherings. A room alongside the pool — the masseria's guest restaurant — can also be set up for aperitifs or after-parties. | – | – | – | – |
| Olive Grove & Vineyard The ancient olive grove and small vineyard provide wonderful alternative settings for ceremonies, aperitifs, or cake cutting — surrounded by some of the oldest olive trees in Puglia. | – | – | – | – |
| Frantoio (Olive Oil Mill) — Plan B The historic 1846 olive oil mill, with its large hall and five adjoining rooms, serves as the Plan B indoor space. Preserving three types of press in timber, cast-iron, and steel, alongside a stone basin with three millstones, the mill accommodates up to 170 guests at dining tables — one of the most characterful indoor event spaces in Puglia. An additional indoor space adjacent to the main structure accommodates 160–180 guests depending on table configuration. | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
Common questions
Answers to the questions most couples ask before enquiring.
What is the maximum capacity at Masseria Capece?
The main courtyard accommodates 300 or more guests for outdoor events. The historic olive oil mill (Plan B indoor space) seats up to 170 guests at dining tables, and the main indoor space accommodates 160–180 guests depending on table configuration. The venue's own furniture seats 140 guests; caterers typically provide auxiliary furniture for larger events.
Is there a night-time curfew?
No. Masseria Capece has no night-time curfew — celebrations can continue as long as you wish.
Who provides catering?
The masseria does not provide catering directly. Couples are free to bring their own caterer or choose from the masseria's list of suggested suppliers. There is no exclusivity with any caterer. Catering typically ranges from €120 to €200 per person.
What are the accommodation requirements for weddings?
All 11 guest rooms must be reserved for the wedding night and the night before, accommodating 39 guests in total. The cost is approximately €2,400 per night, inclusive of breakfast for all guests.
What ceremony options are available?
Both civil and symbolic ceremonies are available. Civil ceremonies are conducted at the masseria with the Municipality of Cisternino. Symbolic ceremonies can be held throughout the estate — in the barnyard with panoramic sea views, the olive grove, the vineyard, or any other spot on the property.
What is the venue hire fee?
The venue hire fee is approximately €2,500, varying by number of guests and time of year. This is separate from catering and accommodation costs.
What makes Masseria Capece special?
It is a genuine 18th-century working masseria in the Valle d'Itria — still an active agricultural estate producing olive oil from groves that include a 2,100-year-old olive tree. The 1846 olive oil mill with its original timber, cast-iron, and steel presses is entirely intact and doubles as a characterful Plan B indoor space. The barnyard offers panoramic sea views, and the entire estate is available exclusively with no night-time curfew.
Where is Masseria Capece?
The masseria is located in Contrada Capece, approximately 6 km from Cisternino in the Valle d'Itria, Puglia. Brindisi Airport is approximately 45 km away and Bari Airport approximately 75 km.
Masseria Capece — wedding venue in Cisternino, Puglia
Masseria Capece dates to the 18th century, built as a self-sufficient agricultural estate in the Valle d'Itria — the distinctive landscape of trulli, olive groves and dry-stone walls that defines the heart of Puglia. The masseria was designed around its working life: the central courtyard organised the daily rhythms of the estate, the barnyard served for threshing grain, and the olive oil mill — still intact from 1846 — processed the harvest from the surrounding groves.
The olive oil mill, dating to 1846, preserves three types of press in timber, cast-iron, and steel, alongside the typical stone basin with three millstones — a rare and intact piece of Pugliese agricultural history. The 2,100-year-old olive tree standing on the estate is among the most ancient in the region, a living witness to millennia of cultivation in this corner of southern Italy.
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