Title: The Embrace of the Stones Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Embrace of the Stones Apartment with kitchen, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches ## Photo gallery for The Embrace of the Stones ![Property grounds - The Embrace of the Stones (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/d9202259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Embrace of the Stones (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/d22334d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Embrace of the Stones (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/0cb85b40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The Embrace of the Stones (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/bd0f0cdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Embrace of the Stones (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/0a17242f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi, The Embrace of the Stones has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Embrace of the Stones Apartment with kitchen, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches This smoke-free apartment features Internet access. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guest accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34730300/34730217/04991e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons Pisticci - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=34730217&PinnedHotelID=34730217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101070000/101069800/101069733/39935fc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy apartment in the center of Matera with pets allowed Matera - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £242 includes taxes & fees 31 Jan - 1 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=101069733&PinnedHotelID=101069733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120680000/120673200/120673127/e25c23e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacation House in Historic Residence in Ferrandina 5 minutes from the center of town. 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MATERA Matera - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=118320206&PinnedHotelID=118320206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: È richiesto un supplemento di euro 20 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.66565,16.6085&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kkfwFczjdB%3FS%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40UBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBQDSDQDSFQDSFQDQFQFQFQFQFQFOHQHOFQHOHOHOHOHMHOJOHMJMHMLMHMJMJMLKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILILILILILGLGNGLGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELCNCNANCLANANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBLDNBNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLHJJLJJJLJJJJJJLJLJLJLJLHLJLHNHNHLJNHNFNHNHPFNHPFNFPFPHPDPFPFPDPFRDPDRDPDRBPDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRATARARARATARCRARCRCTCPCRCRCRERERCPEREREPERGPEPGPGPEPIPGPGPGNIPGNIPINGNINKNINILINKLILKLKNKJKLKLKJKJMLKJMHKJMJKHMHMHMHMHMHMFMFMHOFMDMFMDOFMDODOBMDOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMEMGOGMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKMMKKMKMIKMOIMKMIMKOIMIOIOIOIOIOGQIOIOGQGQGQGQGQGQEQGQEQGSEQESEQCSESESCSCSCSCQCUCSASASCSAUASASAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SX38PEGdQVXH7MmCstMBFV6UE_Y=) Matera, Provincia di Matera #### What's nearby - Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Palombaro Lungo \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Cathedral of Matera \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Convent of Sant'Agostino \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Matera Centrale Railway Station - 10 min walk - Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Panifico Casa del Pane - ‬3 min walk - ‪Il Terrazzino - ‬3 min walk - ‪Gran Caffè - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ristorante Da Mario - ‬4 min walk - ‪Il Rusticone - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Embrace of the Stones pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Embrace of the Stones? ### What time is check-out at The Embrace of the Stones? ### Where is The Embrace of the Stones located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Embrace of the Stones Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale V. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, close to everything. Very special property. Clean and spacious. Two Outdoor spaces were spectacular and very spacious. ##### Dale V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john o. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So special and spacious!! A breathtaking, bright and roomy property in the heart of Sassa, Matera. The indoor space was lovely and comfortable and very spacious. In addition, a beautiful terrace extending beyond the length of the property with multiple seating choices. And a roof deck with more magnificent views! Owner was very responsive and helpful. Very highly recommend.. ##### john o. 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