Born in Chad, Fathel arrived in Italy after braving the Mediterranean Sea, took up residence in Puglia and began working as a waiter in the summer seasons, during one of which he met the Serpieri family. Each summer they meet several times in that restaurant, and thus sympathy turns into friendship. When in 2020 Pinotta and Renato buy the cottage they propose Fathel to be with them in the new adventure, Fathel accepts and from the spring of 2021 starts following the birth of Ddò Relais. Today Fathel is a waiter during the hours when breakfast is served to guests and caretaker/maintenance of the facility year-round. For Pinotta and Renato, he is part of the family. Pinotta and Renato, with the help of a kindly local lawyer, manage to get him the status of a foreigner legally residing in Italy that he is entitled to, manages to obtain a CIAD passport through the country's embassy in Paris, takes an Italian language course and learns how to use tools to maintain the property's vast green areas.
Ddò Relais is an oasis of peace and refinement nestled in the heart of Puglia, the result of a careful restoration of a traditional Lamia. This structure has kept the spirit of ancient Puglia intact, highlighting the harmony of shapes and volumes, with its compact white stone walls, surrounded by typical dry stone walls. Ddò Relais is a place where time seems to stand still, offering its guests an authentic and immersive experience in the timeless beauty of the Apulian territory.
The Retreat, nestled in four hectares of countryside in the Itria Valley, overlooking the estate's vineyard on one side and a forest of centuries-old oaks on the other, has five rooms with unique features, cared for in every detail and equipped with all comforts. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with solarium, the spa, a rooftop terrace and an outdoor patio, where breakfast is served.
For those seeking privacy and exclusivity, the estate offers a detached villa that has private parking, pool and solarium, and can accommodate up to six people, making it an ideal choice for families or groups of friends.
Ddò Relais is also an example of sustainability. The property provides muscle and pedal-assisted bicycles for guests to explore the area, as well as electric car charging stations. This attention to the environment reflects the founding values of the company, which aims to offer a stay experience in harmony with nature.
Thanks to all this, Ddò Relais is the ideal base for discovering the Apulian territory and its community, offering a stay that combines luxury, comfort and authenticity.
