We stayed a week in beautifully renovated cave apartment with a spa bath, terrace, view, and location. The hosts were so thoughtful and generous, leaving a variety of delicious food for us and arranging transfer from a previous location and a taxi to the train station. I cannot express how special it was to live in this gorgeous space. Living for six days in Sassi Barisano was unforgettable, and always looking out over the Sassi, caves, churches, hills and evocative walkways of Matera was a dream come true. We recommend La Lopa for a romantic dinner of Materan specialties and Rusticone for the best focaccia sandwiches on the planet. Grazia Rosalba and Gianfranco per tutti.