Name: L'Affaccio
Address: Via Santa Cesarea 4, 75100 Matera, Italy, Matera, Matera, Matera, 75100, Italy
Rating: 9

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The short version... It was good and I would stay again, Great location for walking in the historic section !!

We stayed for 1 night in December. I wish we could have stayed longer. Matera is work more time. I searched for a place with free parking. And this place came up. The Parking is free but you have to find a place on the street a block or 2 away. They have NO Parking of their own. This place is at the end of Via Tommaso Stigliani where it intersects with Via Santa Cesarea. My Garmin GPS with latest European chip brought me to the end of the pedestrian only area on Via Santa Cesarea. You can load and unload in front on Via Tommaso Stigliani but parking on the street is restricted to permit holders. Look at the satellite view to get a better Idea of how to arrive on Via Tommaso Stigliani. Next door there is a unit with some renovations going on with loud tools. But it was quiet outside of working hours.   This room is nice. There is a shared kitchen, sitting area and Terace with a fantastic view. We were in the upstairs room next to the shared terrace. We had the place to ourselves. In the morning the baked goods and fruit and coffee were very good in the user friendly kitchen. The bed was a bit hard. The bath and shower were very good. Angela was very nice. 

Nice View from Shared terrace

Angela is a wonderful manager of L'Affaccio.  We arrived from Taranto and were very confused as to how to get to the accommodation.  Angela very kindly came and collected us from the bus stand and also organised the taxi for our return journey.  
The apartment is located in a quiet area (except on holidays) right opposite the tiny church of San Biagio and within walking distance of Sant Agostino and the rock church of San Pietro Baisano. 
L'Affaccio lives up to its name of "the view" as there is a wonderful view from the downstairs kitchen window on to the old town and the Duomo.  The view is the same from the upstairs outside balcony.
L'Affaccio has two bedrooms, so you share the common areas with someone else if you do not book both rooms.  
The downstairs bedroom is the better room with more space, better lighting and furnishings.
The apartment is light and airy with modern furnishings and Angela's own artwork.  The lighting in the common areas is very good and the floor lights which are turned on during the night are good to light your way into the apartment if you have been out and to find your way in the apartment at night without turning on overhead lights.
The lighting in the bedroom (ground floor) could be better as there was only one very good light far from the bed and one bedside light which was operated not from near the bed but from the doorway.  The bed was comfortable and there was a choice of pillows and extra quilts.  There was even a throw which could be used if you wished to sit up at night and read and still be cosy in the armchair in the common area.  A pull out bed is provided which folds up into a cube and which if you do not need it as a bed, then can be used to put your case or additional items.  A large wardrobe with hangers and a hair dryer completed the furniture in the room.
There is a good sized dining table which could double for using the computer as there is no other desk in the apartment and the appropriate power point is close to the dining table.
The kitchen is small is not meant to be used for cooking.  There is a two burner hot plate but no cooking utensils.  Tea and coffee are provided together with biscuits, various fruit juices and fruit.
Angela provides a traditional Italian breakfast spread consisting of several types of cakes and pastries all well displayed under large glass cake-stands.  For the first night she left wine and treats, all lit by the mood lighting of the apartment which gave a very special feel.
The bathroom is large and the shower spacious with good supply of hot water. The heated tower rack in winter could double as a clothes dryer.  Drying clothes was a downside for us as there was no where to dry them.  When you are travelling for a while, this is an absolute necessity.  Lavandarias are now in short supply since most people have a washing machine.
The apartment is very clean and comfortable.  The apartment is cleaned every day and the bed made up.
Location - excellent just a short distance from the main piazza - Vittorio Veneto and there are several cafes along the way.  These however, do not seem to be open during the night, so you do need to travel further afield for dinner eg Via Persio, Via Lucana or Via del Corso.  If you do not mind walking up and down the sassi streets there are lots of restaurants with "views" across the Sasso Barisano.
There is a good supermarket just near the utterly useless official tourist information booth (which is seldom open)  in Via Ridola, if you want picnic supplies and wine.
We used a tour company (Info Matera Centro) in the main Piazza Vittorio Veneto No. 39 for a walking tour in English conducted by Katerina and for an Italian only tour of the Mura which gave us access to three locked chapels with frescoes and also the opportunity to see Matera from the other side of the gorge and watch the lights come on across the town in the evening.
Angela has her own craft shop just a short way down Via Santa Cesarea and this is open in the evenings.   Do visit it.

Great location and lovely host

Our Vegan tour stayed here for 3 nights. This place is clean and just simply lovely.  Our group took the rooms and the host accommodated us by assuring they had vegan breakfast options that were delicious. All home made pastries and jam and even soy milk for coffee. This place is great for vegan and non vegans alike. 

Location was fantastic for exploring the area and to top it off had a little balcony overlooking the historic town of Matera. 

The place had the hostess' unique art on the walls and the lighting was very nice to accent the art and the main rooms.

Lovely B&B in great location with super accommodating hosts

What a view from the roof terrace. The old stone town just from the right side. Beautiful in the evening and the sunrise, just enjoy it in you pigiama.
The rooms are ok, could be nicer with more lights. Food and beverage is always available in common area. Although breakfast is nothing special. Some sweets and juice and coffee, that's it.
The b&b is in the ztl area, no parking is possible. You have to look around in Matera city, finding a spot is quite hard.


The best side of Matera

We were greeted by Piero who immediately made us feel at home, and then the complimentary champagne and fresh fruit tipped it over the edge. The location is great - close to everything, but a little away from the crowds. Also a tip - book the upstairs room as it gives you great access to l'affaccio (the view) from the balcony. 

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