Matera, Italy
Masseria Fontana Di Vite
Restored stone masseria
Restored stone masseria
The masseria runs as an intimate farming hamlet, with stone courtyards opening onto olive groves and quiet hills.
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteenth-century Gattini family estate, with restored barrel-vaulted stone farm worker cottages.
Notable
Estate-grown Murge produce and seasonal olive harvesting among rural Basilicata hills.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Italian farmhouse hotels come in a variety of styles, from the classic pastel Tuscan variety to something like the Masseria Fontana di Vite, its sun-bleached stone exteriors exhibiting an almost Moorish profile.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Matera's historic cave dwellings are seven kilometers away, across the quiet grain fields and olive groves of Basilicata.
The rooms
Rooms in the restored cottages sleep beneath weathered stone barrel vaults, with iron beds and modern bathrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The swimming pool sits on a stone terrace bordered by pergolas and loungers, looking out over the open countryside.
At the table
The vaulted dining room serves regional Lucanian dishes made with farm produce, and the bar pours local wines.
How it began
The courtyard entrance arch still bears the eighteenth-century Gattini family crest, carved with a cat clutching a viper.
Matera
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.