Basilicata Vacation Rental villa: Irsina, Matera

Romantic apartment in villa with olive grove in historic hill top town.

Basilicata villa rental - View of the church of S Francesco from balcony
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Description Villa, 145 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities rural, town, garden, terrace, balcony, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€70 - €100/night 
€350 - €500/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$105 - $150/night 
$527 - $752/week 
A Cahill
Speaks: English, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, German
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Photos and Description of the Basilicata vacation villa rental Three bedrooms, two baths, activities, beach and skiing nearby.

Romantic traditional villa built into 1,000 year old town walls, vaulted ceilings, dramatic views, balconies, roof terrace, olive grove in unspoiled historic town. Beautifully furnished. Full kitchen. Read or write that book on a balcony looking over rolling wheat fields, olive and vine groves. Admire medieval frescoes in monastery next door or Manetgna's long-lost statue in the Cathedral. Taste Italy's best olive oil, sip the local wine and learn to make your own pasta. Visit the sassi in Matera or swim in the turquoise water of the Ionion sea in Italy's instep. Ski or ramble in Italy's largest national park, go horse riding or cycling or simply stroll through the quiet alley ways of Irsina to one of the local restaurants at dusk. Villa della Gioia offers the most romantic holiday in a secret corner of Italy where every stone whispers romance and every corner reveals history. The romance includes internet nearby, all mod cons, TV, video, linen, books and a welcoming bottle of vino.
Basilicata villa rental - View of the church of S Francesco from balcony

View of the church of S Francesco from balcony
Basilicata villa rental - Dining with view over wheat, olive and vinyards

Dining with view over wheat, olive and vinyards
Basilicata villa rental - Bedroom opening onto balcony

Bedroom opening onto balcony
Basilicata villa rental - A corner of living room

A corner of living room
Basilicata villa rental - Courtyard entrance

Courtyard entrance
Basilicata villa rental - View from living and bedroom balconies

View from living and bedroom balconies
Basilicata villa rental - View of villa from the olive grove

View of villa from the olive grove
Basilicata villa rental - Dining room with sofa bed

Dining room with sofa bed
Basilicata villa rental - Dining area in living room

Dining area in living room
Basilicata villa rental - The well equipped kitchen

The well equipped kitchen
Basilicata villa rental - View of Irsina

View of Irsina

Location: Italy

Nearest Airport: Bari at 80 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Bari at 80 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Irsina at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A14 at 60 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 80 Kilometres
Car: recommended
The South of Italy has it all, three seas, the craggy Lucanian Dolomiite mountains, history, archaeology, art, nature & fine food. Everyone was here some time – the clues wait your discovery in farm masserai, Greek temples, Norman castles, sassi, baroque cathedrals, Byzantine painted cave chapels, trulli & fortified hilltop towns like Irsina. Italy's biggest national park Monte Pollino (60 mins) has Apennine wolves, black woodpeckers & in winter, skiing. Metaponto (40 mins) with fine sandy beaches, children’s activities, golf & the most complete Greek urban remains. Matera (30 mins), a Unesco World Heritage Site, its ancient cave dwellings used in films of Christ’s time. The first Crusade planned in Melfi, owned by Frederick II whose Irsina castle is now restored. Enjoy medieval splendour of Saints’ day festivals. Freshest food, finest dolce, choice wines from hospitable people in local farms, shops & street markets. Public swimming pools, karting, tennis, rock climbing, flying nearby

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Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Basilicata, Italy

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Low Season Nov 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2010 €350 €70 - €70 - - 4 Nights
High Season Jul 1, 2011 - Sep 30, 2011 €500 €100 - €100 - - 4 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euros) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Payment by Paypall, Credit Card or bank transfer. A deposit of one third (E120/E180) is required to confirm the reservation. Balance of two thirds (E230/E370) plus a security deposit of E150 payable 4 weeks before arrival. Central heating charge of E1 an hour. Check in after 4:00 pm and check out before 11:00 am. Other arrangements possible if no other guests are arriving/ departing the same day. Cost includes cleaning.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Basilicata, Italy

Property Type:
  • villa (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 145 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
  • town
Theme:
  • romantic
  • historic
General:
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • central heating
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • iron & board
  • cooking utensils
  • grill
  • spices
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • washing machine
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Bidet, Old fashioned half bath with seat with combined shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 5 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, Shower room ensuite
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Sleeps 2, seperate shower/bath
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Sleeps 1, seperate shower/bath
  • Main bedroom en suite with double doors to balcony. Second bedroom converts from dining hall with large double sofa bed. Has own bathroom with shower over old fashioned half size bath with seat. Room divider gives privacy as you must pass through this room to get to main bedroom. Hair dryer supplied. Optional extra third double bedroom, same building, separate entrance. Beautiful restored vaulted ceilings. Ensuite shower, wc, whb and bidet. Central heating. 150 euro a week extra.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • radio
  • DVD
  • books
  • books adult
  • video library
Outside:
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • skiing
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • mountaineering
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • groceries
  • museums
  • forests
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hunting small game
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: Breakfast and lunch dining area for four in living room and separate dining room to accommodate a larger group. Maid service available to be arranged in advance and paid separately. Swimming pool 20 minutes drive away.

Further details for this vacation villa rental in Basilicata, Italy

Extra activities: You can book courses and excursions in advance through an excellent local English and Italian speaking agency, details of which will be sent to you following your booking, together with travel options and directions.

Extra ensuite double bedroom: Optional extra bedroom, same building, separate entrance. Beautifully restored vaulted ceilings. Double bed, wardrobe. Central heating. Ensuite shower, wc, whb, bidet. 150 euro a week extra low season.

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Basilicata, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

What a view

Gerry & Pia Bermingham, UK
Review Submitted: March 4, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008
What a landscape! Mesmerizing. Could look at it for ever. Even our know-it-all son was impressed. The accommodation was very comfortable and we even cooked dinner a few evenings in the excellent kitchen. We enjoyed shopping for the freshest vegetables ever from our neighbours on Via Roma. And we tried out some of the recipes we learned during our one-day cooking course organised for us by Becky in the local My Italian Job travel agency. The miles of beaches on the Ionian coast were almost empty with long stretches of light golden sand and clear blue water. We checked out some of the other towns around too including Matera and spend a day in nearby Puglia with its trade-mark trulli. The roads are good and almost traffic-free. As Ann said the people in Irsina were friendly and helpful and she provided us with lots of useful material. We can see ourselves returning. Pia and Gerry.
Owner's Response: So happy you relished what Irsina and the region has to offer as we do. We look forward to seeing you again when we hope to have even more to offer.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

All the amenities

Meems Norwalk, CT, USA
Review Submitted: October 27, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
In 30 years of traveling abroad it's difficult to find an accommodation that has it all: strong, hot showers, plush full-sized bath towels, great mattress, modern amenities and attractive decor...PLUS two views off the lovely balconies. This villa is the oasis in that desert of 'lacking' accommodations.

The owner has it equipped with everything a traveler could need...from toothbrush and soaps, shampoos...to local bread from the bakery a few steps away. A small mercato and a wonderful restaurant, La Contessa, are just steps away, too. Plus, an excellent travel agency, My Italian Job, is within walking distance (a longer hike, though) and Becky (a friendly British woman) can help you with all your questions.

The villa is a great location for visiting Matera (home of the Sassi caves and Mel Gibson's The Passion) and even the beaches near Metaponto (just over an hour away). I'd advise visiting when the weather is warm. There's a fantastic terrace patio overlooking the ancient tile roofs that would be a wonderful place for breakfast or dinner, weather permitting.

I'd go back in a heartbeat!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Anne & Paul Russell - N.Ireland

Anne & Paul Belfast Northern Ireland
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
This is our 2nd time staying at this beautiful villa in Irsina. The location of the house is perfect, just 1 minute walk to the square where you can relax for a coffee or have a traditional italian lunch in one of the rustic restaurants. There is stunning views from the terrace, and each room of the house is really spacious with high ceilings.
The house is really well presented, it has all the nesscessary equipment which made our stay really comfortable and relaxing. The kitchen was perfect and we enjoyed a lot of home cooking during our stay, we had all the necessary utensils and great space to prepare and enjoy an evening meal at home. There is a lot to see and do around Basilicata, and your file of information give us some good ideas for day trips for example to the local farmhouses, to use the pool & tennis court facilities and for traditional lunch. I would highly recommend this house to anyone planning a trip to Irsina. For us it was perfect, it was like home to home.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

Lovely ancient hill town

Megfy St Helens, Merseyside
Review Submitted: May 7, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
The apartment has everything you could possibly wish for and it is in absolutely pristine condition. We had no problems parking and the locals were always friendly, helpful and welcoming. There are many towns and villages nearby to explore, notably Matera and Genzano, and we were intrigued to find abandoned, deserted dwellings dotted in the hills.
The views from the apartment are sensational (when the weather clears!)
We would recommend this to anyone wanting a quiet, restful location in the heart of rural Italy.
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Rating
5 out of 5

S Eufemia fete

S Eufemia Charleroi
Review Submitted: February 23, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008
We loved the house and all we read in the site was just right, marvellous views, delicious fresh food, friendly people. Everything we needed to know before we go we got all details from Ann, very quick and easy to understand. But the most big and best surprise was the fete of S Eufemia. The town and the people celebrate for three days. We were very happy to be there to take part too. The town was full of a lot of people and concerts and fireworks. But still our house was peaceful at night. We visit lots of little towns too and Matera we had heard a lot about and we were not disappointed. We want to go back to see more soon. We really love our holiday there. We remember it all when we visit the Louvre in Paris after Christmas when the superb S Eufemia statue by Mantegna visit all the way from the Cathedral in Irsina.
Owner's Response: So glad you enjoyed the festival - it is one of several in the town each year and every town has their own, all with different traditions that must go back for hundreds of years. Irsina is justifiably proud of its Mantegna and its other wonderful works of art. Thank you for staying and we look forward to seeing you again.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
 

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