Borgo Gallana

Name: Borgo Gallana
Address: GMH7+WX Oria, Province of Brindisi, Italy

In Oria, amongst seemingly endless olive trees, Studio Andrew Trotter has refurbished a centuries-old farmhouse into a dreamy Apulian stay.

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Borgo Gallana, Europe — Wooden deck chairs with red fabric beneath olive tree branches, casting shadows on limestone terrace adjoining modernist stone pavilion.

Images courtesy of Borgo Gallana, Salva López

In Oria, amongst seemingly endless olive trees, Studio Andrew Trotter has refurbished a centuries-old farmhouse into a dreamy Apulian stay.

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Borgo Gallana is located in the countryside of Oria, one of the oldest historical towns in Puglia. The light of the surrounding countryside permeates each of the three houses, thanks to the large windows designed following the arches of the ancient vaults present in the ancient buildings. With three minimal white stone houses made from local volcanic sandstone and fitted with vintage furnishings, these dwellings provide the perfect balance between past and present.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist courtyard with arched glass doorway, terracotta interior, potted cacti, cascading olive branches overhead, warm Mediterranean light.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist whitewashed villa with arched doorway, stepped roofline, and desert landscaping against clear sky.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist courtyard with arched doorway, terracotta potted cacti, whitewashed walls, and dappled olive tree shadows in warm Mediterranean light.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Arched doorway with black steel frame opens to terracotta courtyard, cream stone walls, built-in bench seating, potted succulents, morning light.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist whitewashed villa with arched windows, olive trees casting shadows on facade, striped loungers on terrace, Mediterranean landscape.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist whitewashed courtyard with sculptural cacti, geometric walls, and verdant trees creating serene desert modernism.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Whitewashed rural villa with arched windows and ancient olive tree at golden hour, minimalist Mediterranean architecture in countryside setting.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Two wooden deck chairs with red fabric on stone terrace overlooking turquoise pool, white wall and cypress trees beyond.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist white courtyard pavilions with olive trees, pool edge, and gravel pathways under Mediterranean sky.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Fruit tree casting dappled shadow on whitewashed courtyard with linen-draped table and built-in stone shelving.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist outdoor dining terrace with cream linen tablecloth, dark wood bench, potted succulents, and cascading ivy against whitewashed concrete walls.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Barrel-vaulted dining room with arched window, rustic wooden table, cream pillows on built-in seating, minimalist kitchen, natural light.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist dining room with whitewashed walls, rustic wooden table, woven rush chairs, and vintage wooden trunk, sunlit Mediterranean interior.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with natural wood floating shelves, terracotta pottery, checkered tile backsplash, and adjustable brass task lamp against whitewashed walls.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with terracotta bedding, checkered tile backsplash, neutral plaster walls, and earthenware vessel detail.

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist bedroom with arched window, concrete walls, linen bedding, and view of rural landscape through black-framed door.

Casa Camino

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist villa bedroom with cream linen furnishings, whitewashed walls, dark wood chair, and framed window overlooking landscape.

Casa Luce

Borgo Gallana, Europe — Minimalist outdoor bathtub with copper shower fixtures, white plaster walls, and olive tree framed against sky.

Casa Limone

The Details

What makes it Kobu

"Simplicity and authenticity are our core values, the ones that led us to choose Andrew Trotter as a designer of the Borgo. Andrew has been able to interpret the Puglian simplicity by using our local materials and artisans, and traditional methods of building,"-Giuseppe De Vanna

The artists Cosimo Terlizzi and Damien Modolo, founders of Lamia Santolina, imagined the Gallana’s Garden as a dedicated space to the Mediterranean ecosystem. Careful research aimed at the salvage variety of native and endemic plants inserted in a centuries-old olive grove, a diversify and enrich a memory which risked getting lost. For those who love nature and the mediterranean landscape will find in the Borgo Gallana’s garden, the scents, colors and typical fruits.

Local Favourites

Moroseta Cooking Class

Directions

Brindisi Aeroporto del Salento (BDS)

30 min by car

The Destination

Europe

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City explorers, beach lovers and adventurers will all find their perfect balance of experiences in Europe, which offers a mix of cultures at close quarters. From dining in Copenhagen, to hiking in Switzerland, and relaxing in Southern Italy, you’ll find yourself transported by each destination — all within a matter of hours.

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