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Past meets present in Matera at “Alle Grotte”
‘Alle Grotte’ is a magical place in Matera that retraces the spaces once inhabited by the town’s citizens. Now they’ve been transformed into a convenient and practical refuge for Matera’s visitors. This guest-house was created out of a union of two old dwellings partly dug-out of the limestone rock and partly constructed, with reinforced arches. It has been divided into 2 guest rooms, which sleep from a minimum 2 to a maximum of 6 people.
Like all the old peasant dwellings, these also have a cistern, the old method of collecting rainwater for domestic use. However, despite the age of these spaces, all the rooms have been equipped with the latest of modern comforts. Like many of the houses in the Sassi, livestock were once kept in one of the two spaces that make up the guest-house.
Here guests will find a welcoming staff who immediately put guests at ease and take care of them, but who will also recount the hidden mysteries held within the ancient walls of what was once a private dwelling. The style is simple, yet graceful, with a particular attention to detail and to maintaining some of the original use of the place: from the wood-burning oven now transformed into a modern fireplace, to the manger and trough that was once used for livestock.
The stable was transformed into a double room and is ideal for romantic moments but also for finding peace from today’s modern, chaotic, outside world. The Alle Grotte experience represents a moment of reconnection with the deepest roots of this area, whether they be familial, territorial, or to the land itself.
Reviews
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"Strategic position for visiting Matera. Guest-house with attention to the smallest of details and above all – extremely attentive owners" Ubs1986 - Booking.com
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"Fabulous cave-rooms, within the Sassi. Recently renovated with great care. Friendly staff and attentive to guests’ needs ... great experience, will definitely be coming back!” Paolo - Booking.com
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“Optimal position for getting around the Sassi of Matera. New guest-house, both welcoming and clean. Well organized, with all modern comforts that a room can offer for a nice comfortable stay. Excellent breakfast offered in a nearby bar with breathtaking views of the Sassi. Owners very kind and available for suggestions and advice on your stay.” Gianluigi - Booking.com
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“Beautiful guest-house and rooms – all new, but within a cave. Great breakfast at the bar. I would like to express my thanks to the owners of the place – for given their great generosity and kindness. " Sonia - Booking.com
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"Sojourn to be repeated! Centrally located within the Sassi. New guest-house transformed out of ancient dwellings. Comfortable beds and large bathrooms. Friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommended.” Francesco - Booking.com
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“Fantastic guest-house, impeccably clean, and in the heart of the ancient Sassi district. Rosangela and her husband, two lovely people, were ready to make suggestions, give directions and help you with anything you need. We could not have wished for a better stay. Thanks guys, keep up the good work!" Pasquale - Booking.com
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“A wonderful experience – immersed in the heart of Matera. This is one of the typical houses you’ll find in the center of the Sasso Caveoso neighborhood. The owners are a very kind and helpful couple. The guest-house is really beautiful and the impeccably clean. I liked everything." Salvatore - Booking.com
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"Spectacular! The guest-house has two rooms, all perfectly restored about a year ago. The owners, Rosangela and Gianni, who live upstairs are exquisite. Gianni was very kind to accompany us by car to the Villa Longo station so that we could take the bus to the airport. The rooms are located on the main street of the Sasso Caveoso. We will definitely be back in September. " Elena - Booking.com
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"Just beautiful! Extremely positive experience – from the rental of the B & B to Gianni and Rosangela’s attentiveness – really exquisite people. The rooms are completely new, tastefully furnished, and warm and welcoming, both situated inside of caves. We hope to come back very soon and would highly recommend this place!!! " Anna - Booking.com