Ottima posizione centrale

The property was very clean, comfortable, quiet, air-conditioned, and conveniently located only a 1-minute walk from the bustling historic centre, cafes, restaurants, churches, and stunning views across old Matera. The host was extremely friendly, helpful and incredibly accommodating (especially since I made the booking very last minute, only two-hours before my arrival, and arrived in the evening) - excellent value for money, and a great experience all around!

Matera was fantastic, as was the location of this cottage, being a few steps from the wonderful old centre but also so quiet! It was a charming place full of character.

Sadly our wonderful experience was slightly marred as we were leaving, mainly due to our own not reading the small print in the details. We asked to use the sofa bed due to certain snoring, as we have throughout all of our 8 different holiday stays in both Italy and Crete. This was the first place that charged us €20 extra for the sheets, which l thought would have been perfectly acceptable as was extra work. We loved it there so much, so we asked to stay another night, and was asked how much extra, so we could pay on leaving, so we made sure we had it and the €20 extra. Then came the sting in the tail. We were charged €20 for each night!!! So an additional €60 plus the tourist fee. Sadly it used up all the cash l had for visiting a castle we were about to drive off to. I think when asked how much extra we needed to pay, it should have been made clear from the onset when we booked, not to be confronted upon leaving as it took the shine off the wonderful stay. We were only asked once to pay €10 on the nights after this when we left for Gravina de Pulia, and only the one off fee, NOT per night! Plus the WiFi didn't work at all.

The location is truly amazing and the accommodation had everything we needed. We loved the table and chairs outside where we could enjoy a drink. The street was very quiet.

The bed is very hard and quite uncomfortable