FAQ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about rooms, restaurant, swimming pool, meetings and events at Masseria Agrituristica Lama San Giorgio, a 19th-century masseria with 28 rooms in Rutigliano, near Bari, in Puglia, Italy.

At a glance

  • Property: 19th-century masseria (farm stay) with 28 rooms and suites, swimming pool and restaurant
  • Address: S.P. 84 Rutigliano–Adelfia km 8.700, 70018 Rutigliano (BA), Puglia, Italy
  • Distances: 19 km from Bari, about 25 minutes from Bari airport
  • Check-in and check-out: check-in from 2 pm, check-out by 10:30 am
  • Breakfast: buffet, included, from 7:15 to 9:45 am
  • Alle Bilance Restaurant: dinner Monday to Saturday, lunch on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
  • Reception: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Contacts: +39 348 334 2889 (phone and WhatsApp) · info@lamasangiorgio.it
  • Room bookings: online on the official website

Stay and bookings

How can I book a room at Masseria Lama San Giorgio?

Rooms at Masseria Lama San Giorgio are booked through the online booking system on the official website, where you can see live availability and prices. For bookings of more than 5 rooms, please email info@lamasangiorgio.it.

How many rooms does the masseria have and how are they arranged?

Masseria Lama San Giorgio has 28 rooms and suites in two areas. The Masseria Antica, the 19th-century main building with the reception and restaurant, houses the Standard and Classic rooms and the Double Room with Terrace, on the upper floors. The Corte degli Ulivi, built in 2015 in local tufa and stone 80 metres from the historic building, houses the Suites, all on the ground floor, around the swimming pool.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

At Masseria Lama San Giorgio check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is by 10:30 am.

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

Yes, buffet breakfast is included and served from 7:15 to 9:45 am. It includes baked goods, cakes, local cured meats and cheeses, yogurt, cereals, juices, fruit and hot drinks, with gluten-free and lactose-free options.

Do you offer half board?

Yes. Half board at Masseria Lama San Giorgio includes dinner at the Alle Bilance restaurant, with two courses of your choice from the à la carte menu, for €28 per adult and €14 per child per night, drinks excluded.

How many people can stay in a room?
  • Standard and Classic Double Rooms: up to 2 guests, double bed.
  • Suite and Suite with Spa Bath: up to 2 guests, double bed.
  • Double Room with Terrace, Deluxe Suite and Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath: up to 3 adults and 1 child.
What is in the rooms?

All rooms and suites have free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, individual heating, TV, fridge, kettle for tea and coffee, hairdryer and toiletries. Some have a spa bath, and the Double Room with Terrace has a private terrace.

Are there rooms without stairs?

Yes. The suites in the Corte degli Ulivi are all on the ground floor, with a private entrance onto the garden. The rooms in the Masseria Antica are on the upper floors and are reached by the original stone staircases.

Is the masseria suitable for families with children?

Yes. The Deluxe Suites and the Double Room with Terrace sleep up to 3 adults and 1 child. The masseria has outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, the Ludopark San Giorgio with wooden play equipment and a small Apulian farm zoo with peacocks, pheasants and goats. The restaurant has a children's menu.

Is it a good choice for a romantic weekend?

Yes. Couples can choose suites with a private spa bath or the Double Room with Terrace and, on request, a private candlelit dinner in a reserved dining room or on the room's terrace. See all experiences on the Activities page.

What are the reception opening hours?

Reception is open from 8 am to 8 pm. Outside these hours we can always be reached on the phone numbers provided when you book.

Do you accept pets?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Masseria Lama San Giorgio, both in the rooms and in the restaurant, as long as:

  • you let us know when you book;
  • they do not disturb other guests;
  • they are well behaved.

A supplement of €10 per day may apply for extra cleaning.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms depend on the rate and dates you choose and are always shown before you confirm your online booking.

Alle Bilance Restaurant

How can I book a table at the restaurant?

To book a table at the Alle Bilance restaurant, send a WhatsApp message to +39 348 334 2889 or email info@lamasangiorgio.it.

What kind of food does the restaurant serve?

The Alle Bilance restaurant serves traditional Apulian cuisine with modern touches. Vegetables and legumes come from our own farm or from trusted local producers, and every dish is dressed with our own extra virgin olive oil. The wine list offers a wide choice of Apulian wines. Meals are served in the historic Sala delle Bilance, under stone vaults, among a collection of antique scales.

What are the restaurant opening hours?
  • Dinner: Monday to Saturday, with seating from 7:30 to 9 pm.
  • Lunch: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, with seating from 1 to 2 pm.

On Sunday evenings dinner is reserved for guests staying at the masseria.

Is the restaurant open to non-residents?

Yes, the Alle Bilance restaurant is open to everyone, by reservation: for dinner Monday to Saturday and for lunch on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. On Sunday evenings dinner is reserved for guests staying at the masseria.

Do you have options for vegetarians, vegans or people with coeliac disease?

Yes, the restaurant prepares gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan and vegetarian menus. Please let us know about any allergies or intolerances when you book, so we can make sure your meal is safe.

Is there a children's menu?

Yes. At dinner there is a dedicated menu for children under 12 at €14. At weekend and holiday lunches, children up to 12 usually pay half price.

Swimming pool

When is the swimming pool open?

The swimming pool at Masseria Lama San Giorgio, in the Corte degli Ulivi, is open during the warm season, roughly from May to October, from 10 am to 6:30 pm, weather permitting. The pool is not heated.

Can non-residents use the swimming pool?

Yes, in high season, by booking a package that includes lunch or dinner at our restaurant. For information and bookings, send us a WhatsApp message at +39 348 334 2889.

Meetings and events

Do you host corporate meetings and retreats?

Yes, Masseria Lama San Giorgio hosts corporate meetings, conventions, workshops and retreats in private meeting rooms, 25 minutes from Bari airport. We provide a projector, a 4K webcam for hybrid meetings, sound system and microphones, coffee breaks, lunches, dinners and team-building activities such as an Apulian cooking class. Participants can stay in our 28 rooms and, for larger groups, at Palazzo Didonna in the centre of Rutigliano. The car park can also accommodate coaches. Find out more on our meetings page.

Do you host first communions, christenings and private parties?

Yes, we host first communions, christenings, confirmations, graduation parties, anniversaries and birthdays, with tailor-made menus from the Alle Bilance restaurant. Weddings are also available on request.

How can I organise an event or celebration?

For first communions, christenings, birthdays, private parties or corporate meetings you can:

Are there spaces for children during parties?

Yes: large outdoor areas, the Ludopark San Giorgio with wooden play equipment, and a small Apulian farm zoo with peacocks, pheasants and goats.

Services and experiences

Is there parking?

Yes, the masseria's private car park is free and can also accommodate coaches. For electric cars there are two 11 kW charging points, available on request and for a fee.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes, Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and common areas.

What experiences can I book at the masseria?
  • Apulian cooking class: orecchiette and Bari-style focaccia.
  • Tasting of Apulian wines and our own olive oil with our sommelier.
  • Massages, relaxing or deep tissue.
  • Farm tour, guided bike ride, photo shoot, private dinner and other activities.

All experiences must be booked in advance. See the full list on the Activities page.

Can I buy the masseria's olive oil and products?

Yes, our extra virgin olive oil and other farm products can be bought at the masseria or in our online shop, lamasangiorgio.shop.

Location and surroundings

Where is the masseria?

Masseria Agrituristica Lama San Giorgio is at S.P. 84 Rutigliano–Adelfia km 8.700, 70018 Rutigliano (BA), in Puglia, Italy, in the countryside south-east of Bari. It is 19 km from Bari, about 20 minutes by car from Bari Centrale station, and 25 km from Bari airport, about 25 minutes by car.

How can I get there without a car?

From Bari station, local Ferrovie del Sud Est trains run to Rutigliano station. Full directions are on our Contacts page.

What can I visit nearby?

The masseria is a good base for visiting Bari, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, the Castellana Caves, Alberobello and the Itria Valley, Matera and Castel del Monte. Our Itineraries page suggests five routes.

Is Palazzo Didonna part of the masseria?

No, Palazzo Didonna is another property owned by our family: a historic residence in the centre of Rutigliano, 2 km from the masseria, with its own rooms. The Didonna Caffè is on its ground floor. Discover Palazzo Didonna.

Couldn't find your answer? Email us at info@lamasangiorgio.it or send a WhatsApp message to +39 348 334 2889.

Information updated in October 2026.