La Corte Vetere

We are Canadian travellers who stayed at the LaCorte Vetere during our recent visit to Southern Italy. Visiting Matera and staying at the La Corte Vetere was a highlight of our trip. The BandB is in the heart of the old city and is located within a stone grotto and has recently been renovated. Our room was very spacious with high ceilings and tastefully decorated. The breakfast was excellent and the view overlooking Matera was an enjoyable way to begin the day. Most of all Marta , our hostess, was very attentive and kind and always willing to help. We recommend LACorte Vetere for accommodation for travellers to Matera.

Room was well appointed, comfortable, very clean (5 person room). Great location - easy access to best places. Excellent recommendations for birthday dinner night life from host. The breakfast was simple (pastries, juice, yogurt, espresso ) - fresh fruit / variation of pastry would have been nice. Breakfast is outside on terrace with great views. Bathroom is modern with nice towels. Good wifi. Things to know: 1) Hard to find at night couldn’t see “Le Corte” sign at top of stairs (sign needs lighting at night and a separate sign by the alleyway directing guests up the final set of stairs to main house (host sent instructional video but couldn’t download and we spent 1/2 hour in alleyway below unit during an already late arrival with lots of luggage not knowing where to go); 2) Public parking suggested by the host worked well and is secure. Would be helpful for host to send public parking address / website link to guests in advance as my gps did not get us to the correct spot at first. 3) Walk from public parking with luggage is ~10 minutes (can roll luggage through square) but gps sent us the long way to the square when there was a much easier way. Would be better and more helpful if the host provided a walking map from the public parking to the square. 4) Once through the square requires going down several sets of stairs and uneven alleyway and you must carry your luggage 5) No air conditioning or a fan. More air circulation needed to be comfortable.