frequently asked questions about Tre Bacili

Tre Bacili is a charming late 18th-century residence in Spongano (Lecce), in the heart of Salento, with 6 rooms, a bistrot, a swimming pool and inner gardens. It is not run as a traditional hotel, although it is certified under the international ISO 22483:2020 standard for hospitality services.

Tre Bacili is at Via Congregazione 48C, in Spongano (Lecce), in Salento, 7 km from the sea at Castro Marina.
The nearest airport is Brindisi, 95 km away and about a 70-minute transfer.
Otranto is 25 km away, Santa Maria di Leuca 28 km, Gallipoli 41 km and Lecce 45 km.
The partner beach club is 7 minutes away by car or motorbike.

Tre Bacili is generally open from 1 April to 2 November and from 23 December to 6 January.
Opening may be brought forward or pushed back depending on when Easter falls.

Tre Bacili has 6 rooms (1 Suite with a double room and a single in separate rooms, 1 DeLuxe double, 2 Superior doubles and 2 Standard doubles), sleeping up to 13 overnight guests; exclusive use of the property is also available on request.

Tre Bacili welcomes guests aged 16 and over only: a choice made to guarantee peace and quiet.

Tre Bacili is not suitable: the rooms and common areas are not designed for the needs of under-16s. Children are not admitted.

Tre Bacili is not equipped to host pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, etc.) or any other animals.

Tre Bacili is in Spongano, inland, 7 km from the sea and from the coves of the Adriatic coast (Castro, Cala dell'Acquaviva), which are about a 15-minute drive away.

Tre Bacili recommends arriving by car or motorbike, to visit and reach the villages and the sea.
The property has private parking with video surveillance and, on request, arranges transfers to/from Bari or Brindisi airport or Lecce train station.

The village square is a few minutes' walk away, with cafés, a bakery and a few trattorias. Spongano is a quiet village off the tourist trail: for a wider choice of restaurants, guests drive to nearby villages and the coast.

Otranto (25 km), Santa Maria di Leuca (28 km), Gallipoli (41 km) and Lecce (45 km); on the nearest stretch of coast, Castro, Santa Cesarea Terme, Tricase and Cala dell'Acquaviva. The staff suggest itineraries, beaches and restaurants.

Tre Bacili was restored by architect Marco Mantovano.
The pool ceramics and the fresco in the Barone Filippo Suite are by Salento artist Vincenzo D'Alba; rooms and courtyards host original contemporary artworks, either from the owners' private collection or on display and for sale by artist friends of theirs or by Galleria Vigato.

Tre Bacili has 6 rooms.
The Barone Filippo Suite (41 sqm, up to 3 guests), the Monsignore Gaetano Deluxe (31 sqm), the Presidente Giuseppe Superior (31 sqm), the Vicario Giuseppe Superior (28 sqm), the Cavaliere Piero Standard (26 sqm) and the Notaio Teodorico Standard (26 sqm); the latter five sleep up to 2 guests.

Tre Bacili designed the Monsignore Gaetano Deluxe to also meet the needs of guests with reduced mobility, with independent access and a private outdoor space with an outdoor shower, a bench and 3 jasmine plants.

Tre Bacili includes the overnight stay, gourmet breakfast and pool access in the booking.
Items from the in-room minibar and the private, video-monitored parking are charged separately.

Tre Bacili has named its rooms after some of the leading figures with real ties to the Bacile di Castiglione family.
Filippo Bacile (man of letters and scientist, 1827-1911), Monsignor Gaetano Bacile (bishop, 1844-c. 1931), Giuseppe Bacile "Presidente" (magistrate, born 1871), archdeacon Giuseppe Bacile "Vicario" (1725-1795), Teodoro Bacile "Notaio" (governor of the county of Castro in the 18th century) and, lastly, the family friend and 'Cavaliere' Piero Ginocchi (entrepreneur, creator of Crodino).

A king-size double bed, 2 metres wide and 2.10 metres long in the Suite, the DeLuxe and the Superior rooms, and 180 cm by 200 cm in the Standard rooms. Guests can choose pillows of different heights.

Each room has climate control that can be adjusted independently from the thermostat with display, which operates the underfloor system (cooling and heating) and the fan coil unit.

Each room has locally made toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, intimate wash and hand wash) in refillable ceramic dispensers, in keeping with the plastic-free choice and with the environmental policies recognised by the ISO 22483:2020 certification.

Tre Bacili changes towels and bed linen after 2 to 4 days of use, depending on the season.

Each room has a minibar with soft drinks in bottles or cans, as well as local native-grape wine, in line with the environmental policies recognised by the ISO 22483:2020 certification.

Tre Bacili can be booked directly on the website through the booking engine, by clicking the "Book Now" button, or by writing to booking@itrebacili.it, via WhatsApp at +39 335 14 20 038 or through the contact form.

Check-in from 16:30, with arrival allowed until 19:30.
Check-out by 11:00.

On request and subject to availability, if arranged in advance with reception, an early or late check-in is possible, as is a late check-out. Both are subject to a separate charge.

8:00-12:00 and 16:00-20:00; outside these hours reception is available by appointment, consistent with the fact that the property is not run as a hotel.

Outside opening hours, reception can still be reached by phone or WhatsApp at +39 335 14 20 038.

Tre Bacili can be reserved both for exclusive use of the property and for stays on dates other than the usual opening periods.
Enquiries can be sent through the contact form, to booking@itrebacili.it or via WhatsApp.

Tre Bacili applies a separate charge, as the card is a multifunction electronic key.

Yes, Wi-Fi is free and high-speed in rooms and common areas.
The service is provided by a third-party company.

Yes, Wi-Fi is free and high-speed in rooms and common areas, and the spaces are very quiet.
The service is provided by a third-party company.

Yes, for a fee, in a private area for cars, motorbikes or bicycles, with video surveillance.

Yes, on request a transfer service is available to/from Brindisi airport or Lecce train station.
The service is provided by a third-party company.

No, all rooms and common areas, indoor and outdoor (including the pool sun terrace and terraces), are non-smoking.

Yes, every room has a powered safe, also useful for charging devices.

Yes, reception recommends and books restaurants, beach clubs, wineries and experiences, also before arrival.

Yes, on request and with notice given before arrival, reception can arrange birthday cakes, anniversary toasts and private dinners with a chef.
The services are provided by third parties and are charged separately.

Yes: each room has a reusable steel bottle and a water filtration system (still or sparkling) instead of single-use plastic, and toiletries in refillable ceramic dispensers, in line with the environmental policies recognised by the ISO 22483:2020 certification.

Tre Bacili serves breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Bistrot. Breakfast consists of sweet and savoury Puglian products (capocollo cured meat, giuncata cheese, vegetables from the garden, bread from the nearby bakery, zero-mile jams, pasticciotti pastries and homemade cakes).

Tre Bacili serves breakfast at the table, prepared to order, in the garden or under the canopy next to the pool.

Tre Bacili also prepares breakfasts to suit food allergies, intolerances or other requirements, on request; it is advisable to mention this at the time of booking.

Tre Bacili does not offer continuous restaurant service: for dinner, guests rely on the restaurants and osterie nearby; on request, however, the chef can prepare a dedicated dinner.

Tre Bacili offers a cooking class for a minimum of 4 people.
The Chef guides guests through the preparation of fresh pasta with local ingredients, followed by a convivial tasting with local wines.

Yes, with sun loungers and umbrellas, included in the stay rate.

From 1 May to 30 September.

08:30-12:00 and 16:00-19:30, while the sun terrace is accessible from 08:30 to 19:30.
This is because regional legislation requires supervisory staff to be present while the pool is in use.

It is a compact pool: 3 metres by 8 metres, designed for cooling off and relaxing, and fitted with a counter-current swim jet.

Yes, on request and for a fee, at the Lido Ficò beach club (7 km from the property): a natural lawn area, a reserved area within the Mediterranean scrub, a restaurant and bar service.
The service is provided by a third-party company.

Tre Bacili offers boat trips along the coast, bike outings, winery tastings of native-grape wines, olive-mill experiences with an olive oil sommelier, and guided walking excursions to Castro and Otranto. They usually last 2 to 4 hours and are available in Italian and English, and in French on request.
The services are provided by third parties and are charged separately.

Tre Bacili can book massages and yoga classes, at the property or elsewhere, on request, subject to availability and with advance booking.
The services are provided by third parties and are charged separately.

Tre Bacili does not include transfers from the property to the destinations, but can arrange them.
The services are provided by third parties and are charged separately.

Tre Bacili does not have an in-house spa, but can make bookings at other centres.
The services are provided by third parties and are charged separately.

Yes, intimate weddings and exclusive-use events: up to 13 guests can stay overnight, up to 20 can be seated for a meal, and up to 40 can attend a standing reception across the courtyards and terraces.

Yes, with qualified staff and partnerships with wedding planners, tailors, decorators, chefs (including Michelin-starred ones) and musicians/singers.

Tre Bacili has been listed in the Michelin Guide since 2025.

Tre Bacili is ISO 22483:2020 certified for hospitality services (the first non-hotel accommodation in Italy to obtain it), and its founder, Baron Filippo Bacile di Castiglione, won the 2023 "Best Manager in Italy" award from Vivere di Turismo.

Tre Bacili publishes on its own website an up-to-date, independent collection of the reviews left by its guests.
They can be found on Expedia, Google, Mr & Mrs Smith, TripAdvisor and other platforms as well.
The owner, Baron Filippo Bacile di Castiglione, personally replies to reviews, including those with criticism and suggestions.

ISO 22483:2020 is the international standard that defines service-quality requirements for accommodation establishments. It was issued by Quaser Certificazione (AFNOR group) on 15 October 2025 and is subject to annual surveillance audits.

Tre Bacili has been featured in several publications, including: Elle Decor Italia (Sep 2021), Linkiesta (Aug 2022), Wing Me Back (Sep 2022), DOVE - Corriere della Sera (Apr 2023), Gentleman (Oct 2023), Bell'Italia (Apr 2024), IO Donna - Corriere della Sera (Aug 2025), Nuovo Quotidiano di Lecce (Nov 2025), and in the Rai3 programme Lo stato delle cose (Sep 2026).

Tre Bacili can be reached by phone/WhatsApp at +39 335 14 20 038, by email at info@itrebacili.it (booking@itrebacili.it for reservations), or through the contact form on the website.

Tre Bacili is on Instagram and Facebook, both linked directly from the website.
The company also has a LinkedIn profile.