Title: VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34730217&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons Villa in Pisticci with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons ![Beach - VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons (Pisticci)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34730300/34730217/04991e6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons (Pisticci)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34730300/34730217/w1436h1080x242y0-0c388c3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons (Pisticci)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34730300/34730217/c1c28f89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons (Pisticci)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34730300/34730217/w1435h1080x242y0-b0830663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons (Pisticci)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34730300/34730217/110dcb90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons Immersed in the greenery, among the clayey hills of southern Italy, in Basilicata, near to the most beautiful archaeological, artistic, natural and seaside resorts of the Ionian coast, splendid, restful, sunny, "Villailcarrubo" is the place for you. Situated in a quiet hilly tourist area between Pisticci and Marconia, surrounded by lush countryside, carob trees, secular oaks and Mediterranean scrubland, is the ideal place for those who love the open air life in the style of tranquility and comfort. In a mild and windy climate, halfway between the gentle hills, the sea and the mountain, "Villailcarrubo" is a great starting point for wonderful excursions to discover Basilicata. The itineraries that can be found around are many and, thanks to its location, you can easily reach within 40 minutes, such as Matera (I Sassi), Metaponto (Museum, Palatine Tombs, Excavations), Policoro (Museum, Excavations), Taranto (Porto, swing bridge), in 15 or 20 minutes, the beaches of the Ionian coast and other neighboring countries where, especially in the summer, folklore festivals and festivals are really interesting. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, blender](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34720400/34720375/0327ea3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment in Marconia 5 minutes from the Marina di Pisticci 500 per week Marconia - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=34720375&PinnedHotelID=34720375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34732100/34732025/270-233e3dbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pisticci -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 Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Villa IL Carrubo-unit2 500 per Week s 10 Persons Pisticci Villa IL Carrubo-unit2 500 per Week s 10 Persons IL Carrubo-unit2 500 per Week s 10 Persons Pisticci Villa IL Carrubo-unit2 500 per Week s 10 Persons Pisticci Villa IL Carrubo-unit2 500 per Week s 10 Persons IL Carrubo-unit2 500 per Week s 10 Persons Pisticci IL Carrubo-unit2 500 per Week s 10 Persons ## About the area Located in Pisticci, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marina di Pisticci and Ionian Sea, while Palazzo Rondinelli and National Museum of Siritide are cultural highlights. [Visit our Pisticci travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pisticci.dx6129962) [View more Villas in Pisticci](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pisticci-Villas.d6129962-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.381535,16.607344&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7BnuF%7BrjdB%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40S%3FS%40UBS%40S%40SBSBSBS%40SBSDSBSDQBSDSDQDSDQDSFQDQFQDQFQFQHQFQFOFQHOHOFQHOHOHOHMJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJKJMJKJMJKLKJKLILKJILILILILIJINGLILGLGNELGLENGLENELCNENCLCNELANCNCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDNBLDLFNDLDNFLDLFLHNFLFLHLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJLJJJLLJJHLJJLLHLJLHLJNHLJNHLHNHNHNHPFNHNFPFNHPFPFPFPDPFPFPDPDRDPFRBPDRDRBPDRBRBRBRBR%40RBR%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTARAR%3FRATARARCRARCRARCRCRCRCRERCREPERCRGPEREPEPGRGPEPGPGPGNIPGPGNINGPINININININKLINKLILKLILMLKLIJKLMJKJMJKJMJKHMJMHMHKHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFODMFODMDMDODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40M%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOIKGMIMIMIMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMIMKMIOKMIOIOIOIOGOIOIQGOGQGQIOGQGQEQGQESGQEQESEQESESCQESCSESCSAQCUCSCSASASCSAS%3FUASAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tdbzm8L1YTl7bxhbplnhtTN89Xs=) Pisticci, Basilicata ### What's nearby - ![The Sassi di Matera are ancient cavedwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata. Situated in the old town, they are composed of the Sasso Caveoso and the laterSasso Barisano. Here, the Sasso Barisano. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602067/47ac5688-164d-49f5-8326-5ea72f2c9cd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches 53 min drive \- 33.8 miles - Tavole Palatine 9 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Church of St. Peter and St. Paul 12 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Bernalda Castle 30 min drive \- 16.3 miles - Metaponto Beach 47 min drive \- 25.2 miles ### Getting around - Pisticci Station 12 min drive ### Restaurants - Marbè Bar Ristorante Pizzeria 13 min drive - Essenza Lucano 12 min drive - La Mangiatoia 23 min drive - Distributore Carburante Megal 25 min drive - Le Pazzerie 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons? ### What time is check-in at VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons? ### What time is check-out at VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons? ### Where is VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## VILLA IL CARRUBO-unit2 € 500 per week with 3 bedrooms for 10 persons 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 ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith D. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time We really enjoyed our stay and couldn't fault it. The property was well equipped with everything we needed and spotlessly clean. Angela was very friendly and provided us with good suggestions of where to visit and where to eat. We travelled to many of the villages and towns she recommended and loved Basilicata. A car is necessary if you want to enjoy all that is on offer. We hope to stay again sometime in the not too distant future as there is much we would still like to see and places we would like to return to. ##### Judith D. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KATIA L. 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ottimo accoglienza e soggiorno Angela ci ha accolta con tanto entusiasmo e gentilezza. C'è stato un incontro molto piacevole e pieno di scambi interessanti. La casa è grande, funzionale, fresca. Il giardino è molto curato, con olivi che offrono riparo da sole. A noi, è piaciuto molto. Purtroppo, ci siamo rimasti solo 3 giorni. Ci ritorneremo molto volentieri. Grazie ancora Angela per la tua gentile accoglienza. ##### KATIA L. 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