Title: The Embrace of the Stones Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/d9202259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/ba058e80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/6d0ac1d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/0a17242f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/470d3e6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, The Embrace of the Stones has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 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 ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78165800/78165730/8dc9a1dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Suite in cave with terrace and view of Sassi di Matera Matera - 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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 - Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 8 min walk - 0.5 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 - ‪Caffè Centrale - ‬3 min walk - ‪19a Buca Winery? - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Embrace of the Stones pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Embrace of the Stones? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Embrace of the Stones? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Embrace of the Stones located? > Situated in Matera, this apartment building is steps away from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, Palombaro Lungo and San Giovanni Battista Church. Convent of Sant'Agostino and Casa Grotta 'Once Upon a Time...' are also within 10 minutes. Matera Centrale Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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