The Orangery Retreat

Name: The Orangery Retreat
Address: 12 Via Luciano Manero, Tursi, 75028, IT
Telephone: 0039 342 5758723
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

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Tursi
The Orangery Retreat

The Orangery is a collection of luxury B&B apartments set in the idyllic and unspoilt village of Tur
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The Orangery is a collection of luxury B&B apartments set in the idyllic and unspoilt village of Tursi, Basilicata.

23/12/2023

Another fabulous in car sushi picnic with Prosecco. Perfect on this warm winters day.

20/12/2023

Christmas pudding last minute prep. Whisk up Wednesday not stir up Sunday. This recipe is amazing, works every time for those lazy, not organised cooks, like me.

17/12/2023

Homemade meatballs and the creamiest mashed potatoes with a bottle of delicious Orazio rose from Cantina de Venosa. Simple food but so comforting.

13/12/2023

Just bought this delicious jacket from my dear friend Mimma at .dinoia Kiss me More in Policoro.Isnt it fun, l just love it. Thank you #
for telling me it looks great. Always need reassurance.

11/12/2023

Well 'cake by the ocean' has changed to 'sushi by the sea'. Wonderful in car lunch, as inspired by 10 days ago. Great idea wherever, always love a car picnic, great memories of moveable feasts in France and in the snowy mountains nearer to home. Sadly my ex partner in picnic crime isn't allowed out to play any more so onwards and upwards with new friends and a sushi vibe. Pink prosecco in the plastic cups, such good fun.

11/12/2023

Lovely lunch out yesterday catching up with old friends, delicious food and an interesting project to discuss.

11/12/2023

Lovely lunch out yesterday, delicious food and catching up with old friends.

09/12/2023

Homemade Bergamotcello, don't really think its called this, but its Bergamot made by the Limoncello recipe, so why not. The flavour is amazing and mellowing by the day, to be honest at the beginning it was reminiscent of the vastly expensive Acqua di Parma aftershave. In the interest of research l have to try a sip everyday, it will be perfect by Christmas l think if there is any left of course.

08/12/2023

A snippet of my year.

05/12/2023

I was given these pere cotogne l believe a type of quince before l went away, they were not perfumed and l thought not ripe enough so l left them for ten days and this morning started making Cotognta, membrillo in Spanish. A French friend told me not to peel them, l have made it before and its always been jewel bright, this time its opaque and looks like slabs of toffee. Its delicious though, even if it's not a looker.

30/11/2023

Glorious snow, a wonderful suprise this morning to wake up to.

23/11/2023

Let me in slave, l know l asked to go out but I've changed my mind, hurry up.

19/11/2023

This is definitely the time of year when the Convent is at its most photogenic. The sunrises, the Ionian Sea a pop of blue peeping out from behind San Francesco, icing sugar snow dusting this ancient structure and the prickly pear cactus. The air is clear and bright, its simply stunning.

08/11/2023

A wonderful gift of organic Bergamot's fresh from the tree. Going to be making a version of Limoncello with them today, how delicious. So looking forward to our citrus fruits just coming into season and making candied cedro peels, marmalade and chocolate dipped candied orange peels. Hoping for more Pomegranate and quinces too for molasses and membrillo,, am feeling my preserving mojo coming back, thank goodness.

30/10/2023

Wonderful afternoon yesterday with my dearest friends, l played at picking olives, we had a delicious lunch followed by my absolute favourites roast chestnuts. Just perfect in every way.

24/10/2023

Delicious breakfast, fresh Persimmon on toasted country bread, a drizzle of evo and a tiny sprinkle of Maldon salt, divine.

22/10/2023

Glorious fruit and wonderful wine, this Alianico del Vulture is absolutely one of the best from Paternoster. Deep, rich fruit, hints of leather and minerally pencil shavings and would you believe perfect with dark chocolate filled with an intoxicating, powerful raspberry powder, red wine doesn't just go with red meat.

20/10/2023

So enjoying this view, sadly la Davina did not arrive in time for the transport to The Bergamot so am by myself just loving looking at the Convento of San Francesco from my French doors. Super relaxing, still trying to get the hot water organised, one thing at a time.

12/10/2023

Oh again !!! I took this photo at 4.10 this morning and am amazed they think this road can be narrower, its almost less than one way as it is.
Southern Italy at its best......it makes no sense

11/10/2023

What a darling little pumpkin, absolutely adorable

04/10/2023

The 14th century Convent of San Francesco, at first light this morning. A mystical, magical place with a sense of peace and tranquility

01/10/2023

Oh my goodness September vibes, simply gorgeous weather, dear friends and the absolute best month to come to The Orangery Luxury Retreat.

24/09/2023

Recycling, my favourite pastime, this beautiful hand beaten copper wash basin was a recipient for cooking polenta, it was totally black, inside and out. It was given to me by my supplier of rustic artifacts because he didn't have 10 euros to give as change.
Lots of elbow grease and an immense amount of satisfaction.

23/09/2023

Bath time at The Bergamot, just divine

19/09/2023

Throw back to the '90's when l had eyebrows ha ha. Fantastic event at Hintlesham Hall with wine makers, sommeliers and Maitre'd. A morning of clay pigeon shooting followed by a wonderful tasting and a delicious lunch. A perfect day in my other life.

14/09/2023

Cant wait for the orange season to start so l can make these divine candied orange peels dipped in dark chocolate. Only organic oranges of course and we only ever see them here is season, no orange juice for us in the summer.

11/09/2023

Another Sunday at glorious Sabbio D'oro, perfect weather, then home to an aperitivo with my lovely guests. Cooking experience today so off to the market early to get the pick of our fresh, local produce. Fun times

08/09/2023

The Convent of San Francesco with the corner of my house. So beautiful, l cant believe l have this spectacular view.

27/08/2023

Fabulous time last weekend with great friends, relaxing, giggling, nibbling and if course sipping Prosecco. It was so nice to be at The Bergamot too, such a beautiful location

24/08/2023

At last time to have my weekly shampoo and taming of the tresses.
Am feeling fantastic, not wanting to tempt fate, and have had just the best two months. Its like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

27/07/2023

Stunning, the Convento of San Francesco with Ionian sea in the background. Your view when you stay at The Mandarin, part of The Orangery Luxury Retreat

20/07/2023

Off to this amazing place very soon, Borough Market in London, for those you who are not familiar with it, its an absolute haven for foodies and wine lovers and can you believe l have never been. Over excited doesn't come close

26/03/2023

Spaghetti alla Sarde, a simply delicious pasta dish, the umami of fresh and salted anchovies, the sweetness of raisins soaked in saffron water, fennel and mild white onion, the crunch of toasted fresh breadcrumbs. Nut intolerant guest so l left the pine nuts out, it was delicious all the same, so many layers of flavour.

09/01/2023

Orange seems to be the colour of the day, after my gorgeous juice this morning a soup made with homemade chicken broth, carrot, red pepper and finished with naughty fresh cream and not so naughty chopped pistachio nuts. So light and fluffy could have consumed two bowls

31/10/2022

Picnic in our room, instead of waiting for the restaurant to open...we were starving we had Brie, olives, ciabatta, delicious crisps, salami and San Daniele, all with a cheeky rose. A perfect start to our holiday, bring it on, tomorrow in Verona with my gorgeous sis

15/08/2022

Tempura prawns and a sticky lime and soy sauce for dipping, just delicious. So happy to find limes at the supermarket, its cocktail season l suppose.

26/05/2022

Sleeping under the stars on the Arabic terrace, a wonderful experience in Southern Italy

24/05/2022

Gorgeous day again, my courtyard plants are loving this weather, simply beautiful

09/05/2022

My beautiful Mandarin ready for the season, lovely guests arriving today.
Am offering very special offers for the months of June and July, to celebrate the launch of my fine dining experience in la Rabatana. Book a week at The Mandarin and you will have one five course dinner and one gourmet picnic included in your seven night rental price.

Indirizzo

12 Via Luciano Manero
Tursi
75028

Telefono

0039 342 5758723

Sito Web

http://www.theorangeryretreat.com/

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I really don't know if we have starlings here in Southern Italy but these birds are just so amazing, a lovely morning in the Calanchi under Pisticci looking at olive trees, nature and the birds, breathtaking.

My room with a view, winter sunrise over the Ionian Sea, just beautiful #sunrise #ionionsea #roomwithaview #viewfrommywindow #novembermornings #conventofsanfrancesco #peacefull #tranquility #winterhome #casavacanza #holidayhome #destinatiob #realitaly #hiddenitaly #therealdeal

Yesterday morning, simply gorgeous, all doors and windows open and scones warm from the oven for breakfast on the balcony. Still wonderful weather here in la Basilicata. #warmscones #breakfast #balcony #roomwithaview #warmweather #springlike #myview #larabatana

Continuing my holiday vibes at The Bergamot, l may just come back here tonight, its so glorious. Just waiting for my breakfast of homecooked Pinsa topped with cheese and ham to eat on the balcony. This is what l call unwinding. #luxuryretreat #casavacanza #holidayrental #escape #relax #retreat #space #breakfast #bed #comfy #christmasbreak

October, wonderful beach days still with dear friends. Picnic, pink wine, pretty sea. #basilicata #scanzano #seaside #ilfaro #picnic #cleansea #casavacanzs #holidayrental #hiddenitaly #secretitaly

My adorable Basilicata, when each day brings more joy, 10 litres of organic evo from my dearest friend. Pomegranate molasses in d.i.y. form. These are the shiny, waxy super model pomegranates ugly sisters, but the flavour is amazing A bouquet of flowers in Basilicata is a bunch of wild oregano, a huge bunch l must add. A wonderful jar of honey produced 5 kilometers from my house from the sulla plant which flower wise looks to me like a giant red clover.

Darling Davina and the Eartha Kitts, ok you need to be a certain age to get this. Simply beautiful

La Rabatana, such a beautiful place, its simply magical

Sunday morning me time for Davina, making biscuits and having a lay in. Looking so beautiful is such hard work

Last night, fabulous evening at Nonnando, firstly great company, delicious food and wine, lovely service who made us feel really at home. Just the perfect night in la Basilicata, could not have asked for more.

Memories

Summer memories Gimme more

My beautiful Mandarin ready for the season, lovely guests arriving today. Am offering very special offers for the months of June and July, to celebrate the launch of my fine dining experience in la Rabatana. Book a week at The Mandarin and you will have one five course dinner and one gourmet picnic included in your seven night rental price.