Stay
About the accommodation
Homey 12m2 room with a single bed and a large glass door letting the light flood in. The room includes a desk for your personal use, as well as a wooden shelving unit with the space you need to store your belongings. It comes with a small stool and a night table. Bathroom is shared with other guests.
Up to 1 person
Good to know:
- Weekly cleaning is included
- Washing machine available
- A bike to rent for free is included
Property
This local coliving and coworking in the heart of Italy was born with one idea in mind: creating an inclusive place that gathers local people and social innovators from all over the world to live together sharing skills and visions. Blend your working hours with city tours and workshops offered by locals, all within the magical historical neighbourhood of Matera, the South Italian Unesco Heritage city.
The very spacious house is divided into four levels which total to 220m2, equipped with all the facilities and tools you need. Not only does it have a special open space for coworking, it also includes two meeting rooms, private offices, a skype room, and even a dedicated space for children to play. And if you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will like the garden from where you can work or meet with your newly met friends, just under the beautiful tree!
The shared spaces also include a completely furnished and colourful kitchen, which has a big table to enjoy your meals with other guests. Occasionally, the hosts will organize pasta making workshops here. Are you eager to learn how to make the famous Italian orecchiette and much more? This is for you!
The hosts of this stay also support and encourage you to take part in community activities and a special school of Matera, made by a group of locals of all ages who will share with you their knowledge about the most diverse topics. And if you feel like exploring the surroundings, the countryside around the town is a great destination for fun and stress-relieving activities like trekking, biking, horse riding and more.
Good to know
- Beamer, moving white-boards and printer are available on site
- The house has an A/C system
- Full respect of covid19 safety rules
Work features
- Amazing WiFi (25-100 Mbps down)
- Dedicated coworking space
- Printer / Scanner / Copy-machine
Home features
- Shared kitchen
- A/C
- Washing machine
- Children friendly
Activities available onsite
- Workshops
- Cooking Classes
- Special community events (ask the owner about current schedule)
- Possibility to participate in an incubation path to develop a prototype of your business idea
Area
Activities in the area
- Hiking
- Mountain bike
- City tours
- Workshops
- Attend talks with locals
- beach (30min away by car)
Flora and fauna
Three evergreen plant species dominate most of the landscape of Italy: holly, pine and cork oak. Even though the Italian peninsula has been inhabited by humans for a long time resulting in many changes throughout the centuries, Italy has preserved its appeal for visitors and sparkles with olive groves, vineyards and natural parks.
The region of Basilicata includes about 2,350 flora species, a considerable amount compared to the small area of the region. The most important aspect, however, is the high number of endemics: even 168 species equal to 6.5% of the regional flora, among the highest values in Italy.
The accommodation is located near the San Giuliano Nature Reserve which can be recognized for the presence of birds, especially during wintering and migrations. In fact, there are around 180 species of birds, many of which are classified as rare. Among the aquatic species there are gray herons, egrets, grebes, coots. In winter the greater white heron, the cormorant, the moriglione, the whistler, the wild goose and the rare moretta tabaccata appear. Other animals present in the region of Basilicata are for example otters, foxes, weasels and wild boar. The biggest predator is the wolf.
Social ecosystem
The accommodation is located in Southern Italy, in the Basilicata region and in the historical neighbourhood of Matera, one of the most unique and spectacular places to visit in Italy. It has appeared in such films as “The Passion of the Christ” (2004), “Ben-Hur” (2016) and “Mary Magdalene” (2018). In 2013 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2019 it was awarded the title of the year’s European Capital of Culture. Matera is also well known for its caves, which are now often transformed into hotels or restaurants. Natural caves in the tufa limestone, exposed as the Gravina cut its gorge, attracted the first inhabitants perhaps 7000 years ago. The most famous part of Matera is the “Sassi” district, a maze of historic cave dwellings and churches etched into the tufo rock surrounded by beautiful valleys.
Moreover, the stay is only 30 minutes (by car) from the seaside, the beautiful beaches of jonic coast, and from Gravina di Puglia. 15 minutes (by car or train) from Altamura. 1 hour (by car) from Valle d’Itria and from Parco delle Dolomiti Lucane where you can experience the Angel Flight.
The partnership between this stay and the nearby “Scuola dei Saperi” (School of know-how) will enable you to interact with the locals, who will share their knowledge with you during workshops and talks.
Practical
How to get there
By plane: the closest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
From the airport there's around 50 minutes drive to the accommodation.
There are bus and train connections from the Bari Airport to the city of Matera.
By train: Matera Villa Longo is the closest station, just 7 minutes walk from the house.
By bus: from the airport, there is a direct Flixbus to Matera and you will need to do just about a 5 minutes walk to then get to the stay.
Property guidelines
1. Check in time:
2. Check out time:
Strict (30-days)
