Ape Rossa a Castellana Grotte, Puglia

Ape Rossa operates as a completely refurbished 1920s farmhouse with 4 rooms, maintaining original ownership. The hotel offers on-site cooking classes and interactive experiences that explore local Apulian recipes. Guests also engage in unique folkloric storytelling nights that reflect local culture.

The property includes a dedicated culinary garden where guests can pick seasonal ingredients for use in cooking classes. A children's playground and barbecue facilities are set within scenic gardens surrounded by traditional Apulian landscapes. Outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and an outdoor fireplace provide spaces for relaxation.

Each of the 4 rooms offers air conditioning, a private bathroom, and soundproofing. Personalized room decor features works by local artists, with garden views from family rooms. Emergency cords in bathrooms and wheelchair accessibility are available for guests with reduced mobility.

A homemade breakfast with local ingredients is served daily, with options for in-room dining. The hotel provides special diet menus on request and can arrange packed lunches for day trips. Seasonal fruit picking in the property's garden contributes to the breakfast offerings.

The hotel sits 3.3 km from the Castellana Caves, with Lake Sassano and Alberobello's trulli structures within easy reach. An airport shuttle service operates to Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, 51 km away. Guests can arrange local tours through the hotel, and the property is animali ammessi throughout.

Experiences: On-site cooking classes and folkloric storytelling nights

Grounds: Dedicated culinary garden and seasonal fruit picking

Rooms: 4 rooms with decor by local artists

Dining: Homemade breakfast with local ingredients, special diet menus

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms and emergency cords

Location: 3.3 km from Castellana Caves, shuttle to Bari airport

Pet policy: Animali ammessi throughout the property