Title: Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi Family-friendly villa in Potenza ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18772200/18772157/bd7b26a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18772200/18772157/62b9580f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18772200/18772157/3b06ffbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18772200/18772157/f13da1f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18772200/18772157/6137e993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this charming HOLIDAY HOME in the heart of Southern Italy. Relax in your private garden with outdoor furniture, perfect for al fresco dining or sunbathing. This house is full of charm and welcoming, furnished in old Italian style yet modern facilities and barbecue. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 5700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi This delightful HOLIDAY HOME is an open-space (4/5 people) with enclosed garden, covered patio & private entrance on the ground floor of a semi-detached villa in the heart of Southern Italy. The private garden (with outdoor furniture) is ideal for al fresco dining or sunbathing. This house, full of charm and welcoming, is furnished in old Italian style yet modern facilities and barbecue. Perfect for a romantic get-away, relaxing break or a family adventure holiday in every season. NEW: direct connection by bus from Capodichino Airport (NAPLES) to POTENZA city where the house is located (with no stops). If you need LAPTOP we can supply one for you FREE of charge! At arrival WELCOME PACK with typical southern Italy products awaits our guests! You will also find a little amount of coffee, sugar, salt ...., shower soap, toilet paper, detergent… for starting easy! This accommodation is located in the inner suburbs of Potenza town (Basilicata region) in a complex of a lovely houses surrounded by the country; supermarket & shops 10 min on foot; 10-15 mins far from the old centre by car or 30 mins by escalators. It is the ideal location year-round, for children as well, to spent your free time in activities such as swimming, riding bikes or horses, hiking, skiing after fantastic tour in the area. During spring time and summer you can relax in the hammock while you're sipping an Italian wine shrouded in a scent of roses & honeysuckle. In winter it is wonderful relaxing near a wood burning fire. SEE following (or ask us) for some touristic informations and main events. \- Some details about origins & mores in POTENZA. Potenza, a modern city in Southern Italy, was built on a hill more than 800 metres a.s.l. It was inhabited till the IV century B.C probably after destruction of the close village of Serra di Vaglio, whose ruins are still visible. Under the Roman domination it was an important municipality as showed by S.Vito’s Bridge and the Roman villa (nearby accommodation) . The archaeological sites dating back to the native Lucanians to the Greek colonisation of southern Italy and the later Roman cities. METAPONTO, by the Ionion coast, is close to the ruins of the Greek city of Metapontum. More ruins can be visited at VENOSA and GRUMENTO. \- Places within walking distance: biking and walking on dedicated path (Parcomondo near house) or in rural zone around villa; tennis courts; shops, bars, supermarkets, restaurants, churches. \-SOME PLACES WITHIN 30 MINS DRIVING from PZ, Basilicata: •PANTANO LAKE Area of Pignola (15' away) has WWF reserve area, a beautiful Air Base with flying school for flying ultra light planes, renting bike and roller blades, skating rinks,indoor&outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and good restaurants •RIFREDDO(20') boasts wonderful woods •LAGOPESOLE CASTLE (25’) was the hunting reserve of Frederick II. In summer is a set of music concerts & folk shows •BRINDISI DI MONTAGNA and GRANCIA FOREST (25')- Park “La Grancia” in a wonderful natural scenery below an ancient castle a path, crosses the forest, leads to a wide amphitheatre where, in summertime every August, a show represents the story of the farmers’ raising in Basilicata, known as ‘Brigantaggio’. The spectacular special effects, are extremely thrilling •The old town of CAMPOMAGGIORE (30’) is the set of aerial show dance every August. \- Some places more than 40min drive from Potenza: -Province of Potenza •PIETRAPERTOSA e CASTELMEZZANO(40 min) dramatically-situated villages high (Lucanian Dolomites).You can try FLYGHT OF THE ANGEL, UNIQUE in ITALY, by a mile-long metal cable suspended between two peaks across the valley (SEE YOU TUBE) usually from last weekend of April to mid September. NEW from 2013: you can 'FLYGHT' TOGETHER another person for maximum 150kg total weight! •ACERENZA is one of the “I borghi più belli d’Italia” (i.e. The one among beautiful medieval villages in Italy) and has got a majestic cathedral. Here takes place an historical parade of medieval knights on 11th, 12th August •MELFI: an ancient town with an imposing Frederick II's Castle containing an archaeological museum; on the occasion of Pentecost in May ( 18th, 19th May 2013) takes place “La festa dello Spirito Santo” (The feast of the Holy Spirit) and in October (26-27 Ott 2013) an International Conference of Falconry •VENOSA, native land of Latin poet Horatius, with the suggestive Abbey of the SS. Trinità never finished and the Archaeological Park •MONTICCHIO LAKES placed in the centre of ancient volcanoes’ double crater of Vulture Mount •MARATEA with steep slopes to the blue sea and a gargantuan statue of Christ and RIVELLO hill-town •On the Basilicata IONIAN COASTS: beaches of the finest sand and extensive green pine forests. •The POLLINO NATIONAL PARK, the greatest Italian protected park •PERTUSILLO’s LAKE and DAM and SPINOSO village upper the lake On Campania region border •PERTOSA CAVES with DANTE's INFERNO show & Certosa Palace \- - - - - - -SOME EVENTS & FESTIVALS- - - - - Every 14 February: Saint's Valentine's nights in Abriola 45 mins away. CARNIVAL events in Satriano di Lucania (20mins away), Tricarico, Lavello,… The HOLY WEEK is marked by Sacred Performance sometimes every year for centuries, in POTENZA and in villages at the foot of Mount Vulture: \- Atella: Via Crucis Costumed Parade (Thursday before Easter). \- Barile, Maschito & Venosa: Via Crucis Pageant (Good Friday). \- Rionero in Vulture: Via Crucis Pageant (Saturday before Easter). 29th May – the TURK'S PARADE during Saint’s day patron feast in POTENZA. The BASILICATA'S ARBOREAL CERIMONIES are from May to September. An archaic hymn to the fertility of the soil and life through the “matrimonio dell’albero” (marriage of a tree) between the top and the trunk of a tree. 2nd July – La Madonna della Bruna a MATERA (1 hour away), a great Madonna’s Procession \- Summer show (until the end of September; the plenty of shows is August) in Lagopesole Castle, old town of Campomaggiore, La Grancia Forest,..... During August month take place some historical parade of medieval knights in Acerenza ( 11th, 12th), Banzi (17th), Forenza (16th) - every year- Muro Lucano (9th, 10st 2014). From May to September (3rd Sunday of the month) OLD MARKET things of the past in the downtown of POTENZA. In AUGUST nearby there are the following EVENTS TASTE EVENTS 1-3 (2014) aug• The great taste’s path in Vaglio di Basilicata (just 15 mins far) 9-10 • Festival of Canestrato of Moliterno 10-11 • The Days of Senise peppers - Senise 12-14 • Festival of the White and Red - Rotonda 12-15 • The Open Wine Cellars of Sant'Angelo Le Fratte • 18-19 Festival of Bean - Sarconi 29-31 (2014) • Feast of the Codfish and Typical Products - Avigliano 24-25 • Exhibition of Lucanian honey - Ripacandida 30/8-1/9 • Festival of Pecorino di Filiano • Cantinando Art in Wine - Barile • Porklandia - Picerno HISTORICAL PAGEANTS : 5-6 aug • The Retnes of Maschito 10 • On the trail of the Arabs - Pietrapertosa 9-10 (2014) • Procession on the life of Joan of Anjou and Joust of the Rings - Muro Lucano 11-12 • From the Lombards and the Normans history of a cathedral - Acerenza 12 • At the court of Frederick - Lagopesole 14 • The Conspiracy of the Barons - Miglionico 16 • The legend of the Knights Templar,Ugo of the Pagans and the Challenge of Myth A.D. 1118 - Forenza 17 • The Ride of the Normans - Banzi 17-18 • One day of August, the coming of Pope Urban II - Banzi• Walks sentimental in Isabella Morra places - Valsinni MAGICAL ATMOSPHERE: 4 • The artwork of Plastic Avigliano 10-11 • The Palio di Sasso di Castalda 31 • Fires on Basento - POTENZA • Wonders of sand on the Ionian coast • Museum of Madness - Matera MARRIAGE BETWEEN THE TREES: 10, 11, 12 aug • The May issue of Oliveto Lucano 23, 24, 25 • The a 'Pitu and the Rock of Viggianello Old Town FESTIVAL (august 2013): 2, 3, 4 aug• Naturarte - Gallipoli Park BrotherInLaw 9, 10, 11 • Naturarte - Pollino National Park 23, 24, 25 • Naturarte - Murgia Park 30.31 / 8-1/09 • Naturarte - Gallipoli Park BrotherInLaw • Theatre in the summer in the large Archaeological Parks • The Festival of Two Parks FESTIVAL: • 10-13 aug Lucania Film Festival - Pisticci • 16-18 Metaponto Beach Festival • Gezziamoci to Tito • Volcanic Live Festival Rionero in Vulture and Monticchio Lakes • Lucania Etnofolk - Satriano di Lucania • Press Harp at Viggiano • Ethno Roots Festival contest • Roots Festival SUMMER TIME BIG ATTRACTORS ON STAGE: • The Park and the GRANCIA - the Cinespettacolo La Storia Bandita Brindisi di Montagna • The city of Utopia at Old Campomaggiore • The World of Frederick II Castle of Lagopesole • The Flight of the Angel at the Lucanian Dolomite (Pietrapertosa & castelmezzano) • 1 aug- 30 sept : The Flight of the Eagle on the Pollino - San Constantino Albanese (NEW) Autumn season On September (some time on October) enjoy the AGLIANICA WINE FESTIVAL in beautiful Lucanian Castle (it changes every year) in Potenza Province. CHESTNUT Festivals in Rapolla, Melfi, Rionero, Pietrapertosa. Enjoy typical southern italian cribbs during CHRISTMAS time in Potenza and in a lot of village of Basilicata region! DECEMBER 8-24th dec • The Christmas markets 8th dec - 8th january• Travelling between the cribs in POTENZA’S Escalators • The Lucanian cribbs in ANZI (where you can also see the OBSERVATORY-30 mins away), GRASSANO, TRICARICO, TURSI • Nativity in the Sassi of MATERA The owner will be glad to help you planning your tours! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing - Ski lift privileges ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Boat - Ski lift privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.64877%2C15.78501&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jZah34oCWEHtmNbyoI8StXetJv8=) Potenza, Basilicata #### What's nearby - Via Pretoria - 4 min drive - 1.9 km - San Michele Arcangelo - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Francesco Stabile Theater - 5 min drive - 2.2 km - National Archaeological Museum - Palazzo Loffredo - 5 min drive - 2.6 km - Cathedral of San Gerardo - 5 min drive - 2.6 km #### Getting around - Potenza Macchia Romana Station - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Miro' - ‬9 min walk - ‪La Milanese - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bar Articolo Tre - ‬15 min walk - ‪Tiri Bakery & Caffè - ‬4 min drive - ‪Gelateria Del Portico - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi located? > This family-friendly Potenza villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Via Pretoria, Francesco Stabile Theater, and Cathedral of San Gerardo. National Archaeological Museum - Palazzo Loffredo and San Michele Arcangelo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Potenza Superiore Station is 25 minutes by foot and Potenza Macchia Romana Station is 26 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded garden in a typical Southern Italy's house in villa-Fireplace&freeWiFi Reviews 9.4 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### Liv G. Apr 8, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday with my husband Did not even come close to our expectations. We checked in just to have somewhere to catch our breath and look for alternative accommodation. Left without talking to the host as we didn't want to waste any more time there. It was a converted garage and the so called courtyard was non excistent as your car needed to be parked in what was in fact the driweway. ##### Liv G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Hilary P., Bristol, United Kingdom Jun 14, 2012 #### Lovely place, lovely apartment, lovely owner! My husband and I decided to visit Basilicata for the scenery and the old hill towns and we were not disappointed. It is a beautiful area with many places to visit, and everyone was so friendly! The main purpose of our trip was photographic, my husband being a camera club and RPS member. We have stayed in many apartments around Europe, and The Flowers House must rate as one of the best. Very clean and comfortable, it has been decorated and equipped by the owner, Liana, who has a great eye for detail and style. Liana herself could not have been more kind and helpful, and her offerings of home made food were delicious. If only the weather had been better.....but we made the best of it and managed to get some decent images. Will we go back? Possibly, simply because the apartment was so good and the owner so helpful. The only drawback from our point of view was that we had to travel quite long distances to visit the hill towns of interest e.g. Matera. Potenza itself does not have a great deal to offer from the photographic perspective being too modern for our taste, although the escalators to the town are quite an experience. A car is essential, and Italian drivers are quite mad! ##### Hilary P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Klaus K. Oct 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eine Oase am Rande der Stadt Für fünf Tage waren zu Gast bei Liana. Schon vor der Reise war die Kontaktaufnahme sehr gut. Die Wohnung entsprach den Angaben und wir fühlten uns sehr sehr wohl. Ausserordentlich gut war die Küche eingerichtet, alles hochwertig und praktisch eingerichtet. Das kochen machte Spass. Aber der Clou war der Garten. Liana hat viel mit Licht gearbeitet und wunderschön dekoriert. Wir sassen abends draussen und genossen die Ilumination. Wunderschön. Die Wanderungen, die wir in den Bergen von Potenza machten, waren auch sehr schön. Und bei der Rückkehr konnte man das Auto sicher im Hof abstellen. Ganz herzliche dank für die schöne und sorglose Zeit. Anbei, die Betten lagen gut, und die Lage sehr ruhig. Alles da, für eine schöne Zeit ##### Klaus K. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anke P. Jan 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Prima! Sehr empfehlenswert! ##### Anke P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Luc M. Aug 16, 2018 #### Logement d'une seule pièce spacieuse et propre. Logement agréable avec cuisine un peu sombre. Même si elle n'était pas sur place, Liana a été disponible et a toujours répondu à nos questions. Son frère sur place nous a aidé avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Quelques cadeaux de bienvenue nous attendaient à notre arrivée. Potenza est un point de départ pour des excursions intéressantes dans les villages et la montagne alentour (Ne ratez pas la Antica Trattoria Da Pepe ni la ville de Matera!). ##### Luc M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### marjolijn v. Jul 26, 2018 #### Een prima locatie met een zeer enthousiaste en betrokken gastvrouw Een heel prettig huis, waar men zich jeel welkom voelt. Goed verzorgd en schoon. Fijne tuin en rustig. Het was een mooie ervaring van van daaruir de Basilicata te leren kennen ##### marjolijn v. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea G. May 4, 2018 #### Perfect and pleasant holiday. Thank you The owner of the house is kind and helpful. The house has a lovable and warm atmosphere. Thank you. ##### Andrea G. ### 8/10 Good #### Gianfranco I. Jan 15, 2018 #### Soggiorno a Potenza Piacevole soggiorno nella "casa dei fiori" . Monolocale molto accogliente e confortevole, curato nei minimi particolari. Padrona di casa gentile, premurosa e disponibile. Da consigliare. ##### Gianfranco I. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Geert H. Oct 10, 2017 #### ruime woning aan de rand van de stad complete woning aan de rand van de stad. Alles is in de woning aanwezig. ##### Geert H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Igor G. Jan 9, 2017 #### Late Summer Vacation in Potenza Though the weather conditions were not summerly, we enjoyed our stay in Potenza due to warm welcome and beautifully decorated and comfortable apartment. We had everything we needed to feel ourselves like at home. We could cook everything we wanted in a good equipped kitchen. From the very beginning we got usefull information about sightseeing possibilities in Basilicata. This region of Italy is underestimated, offers many hiking opportunities. And those who need a nature experience without tourist masses can all have it here. After all we had a feeling that we visited the original part of Italy. ##### Igor G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### DOMENICO S. Aug 4, 2016 #### Semplicemente ... grazie Premetto che non ero mai stato in Basilicata. E sono rimasto piacevolmente stupito dalla bellezza dei luoghi, delle colline, città, piccoli o grandi paesi di cui è ricca questa regione. Dalle opportunità che ti offre; mare, laghi, da quelle che gli abitanti del luogo chiamano le Dolomiti lucane (bellissime Pietrapertosa e la fantastica Castelmezzano), dalla semplicità e gentilezza delle persone e TUTTO appare "armonioso". Cosi come definisco "armonioso" l'appartamento: ottimo, pulito, funzionale completo di tutto....sui proprietari: gentili e disponibilissimi, .... e diventa un piccolo grande tassello delle piacevoli sensazioni vissute visitando questa splendida e purtroppo poco sponsorizzata regione. ##### DOMENICO S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jutta M. Jun 11, 2016 #### fine place to stay in basilicata The flowershouse is a well eqipped and homely flat, with terrace, where we liked to be and come back from several fine trips into the beautiful landscape of basilicata. Potenza is a town worth to visit, especially the old town, good to reach by town-specific escalators. Liana is a very kind and attentive host, who provided us with lots of information about the region, the places of interest and things to do there. Itś absolutely a fine place to stay. ##### Jutta M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loiseau C. Jun 7, 2016 #### Merveilleux ! Merveilleux paysages, villages, églises, habitat, faune et flore. Merveilleux produits du terroir, si bons en bouche et respectueux de la panse du gourmet-gourmand. Merveilleuses rencontres avec des italiens si prompts à engager la conversation, à conseiller, à nous montrer combien ils sont amicaux, généreux, bienveillants… Merveilleux logement, si charmant, si chaleureux, écrin protecteur du bien-être de ses occupants. MERVEILLEUX, les auteurs de ce logement paradisiaque. Que dire de leur gentillesse, de leur prévenance, de leur faculté à s’exprimer aussi en français et en anglais ? Que dire de leur amour de la Basilicate, de leur volonté de la faire découvrir tant visuellement que gastronomiquement parlant ? Que dire ? Sinon bravo et merci à Liana et à Gianni Merci du fond du cœur. Christine et Jean-Pierre ##### Loiseau C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annalisa S. Apr 22, 2016 #### Luxury apartment in Potenza Wonderful apartment in Potenza. Full furnished (private parking, garden, barbecue, fireplace, soft-clean-smooth bed linen, kitchen Linen and accessories). The proprietress is really kind and Helpful. In the house you'll find a Lot of guide to plan excursion and travel. good price too. At the end a really luxury and nice experience... Ty Liana ##### Annalisa S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ernst W. Oct 30, 2015 #### Very pleasant stay at Liana's place We refer to the previous reviews. The high standard of this villa, approved by previous guests is still accurate. Kitchen facilities are absolut opulent, we did not miss anything - unlike at other places we visited before. Liana and her family are very warm-hearted and hospitable people. We would recommend the Flower House to our friends without hesitating one second. For visiting the surrounding mountain area a car definetly is essential. Outside Potenza city limits there is no more heavy traffic, the City center should better be visited by bus instead by self-driving. The fabulous escalators unfortunately were out of work at the time of our visit and it did not seem as if they would operate again pretty soon. Liana can advice you restaurants and sightseeing of any kind , a visit of Matera is a must but there are many more places well worth a visit. ##### Ernst W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W. Jun 9, 2015 #### A Perfect Base in Basilicata We were very comfortable and at home in this lovely apartment, which is on the ground floor, below the host family's living space. The apartment is well-furnished and equipped to a very high standard. Liana has thought of everything, and invested a lot of herself in the decoration and arrangement of the apartment. The wifi connection was excellent - reliable and fast. There is secure parking in the front yard as well, which is very helpful. We could not fault this accommodation, and were very glad we had chosen to stay there. Shops and services are nearby, and the city of Potenza just a few minutes away. For those guests travelling in Basilicata, the apartment is near the main roads to Matera, Amalfi, Maratea and other attractions and places of interest. It is a lovely place to return to after a day out exploring this fascinating region. From the moment we booked to the time we left, Liana was a charming and attentive host. She provided valuable and comprehensive information on the Basilicata region, and communicated with us on a daily basis either in person or online. ##### Linda W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Valeria V. Jan 25, 2015 #### Agradable estadía en Potenza La casa es linda, limpia y con una delicada y fina decoración, pero un poco oscura para mi gusto. El jardín está a la entrada y es más pequeño que lo que parece en la foto. Liana y su familia son encantadores como anfitriones y estuvieron siempre para que lo que necesitáramos . Soy argentina y me sentí como si estuviera casi en mi país. Potenza y sus alrededores son bellísimos!!! Me llevé una muy buena imagen de Italia del sur y espero poder volver en otra oportunidad. Valeria de Buenos Aires, Argentina ##### Valeria V. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara M. Jan 22, 2015 #### Enjoyable experience The house was very nice, an open concept. It is recommended to have a car to move from there. The owners are a beautiful family that speaks English and Spanish, so we did not have any problems communicating. At our arrival, they had some food for us to enjoy while we stayed there, very nice of them. They had plenty of brochures about places to visit in the area, They gave us suggestions on where to go, and we really enjoyed our stay there. The place was very clean and neat, just like the pictures. Liana was wonderful, she invited us to her house upstairs to meet her beautiful family, her daughters played the piano for us. Liana and family. Thank You for a beautiful experience.. Miriam ##### Sara M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin D. Jun 21, 2014 #### Staying at The Flowers House is like staying with family! Liana and Gianni make you feel welcome from the moment that you meet them. The apartment is warm and inviting and has everything you need and more for a great stay. Liana provides a wealth of information of things to do, as well a wonderfully stocked library of brochures of the local area. Day trips are easy from this location. We went to Matera, Polignano, and Sorrento, as well as spending time in Potenza. We were lucky enough to be in Potanza for the Sfilata dei Turchi (Procession of the Turks). This is a celebration of the Patron Saint of Potenza. We attended the festival and the parade. The parade was a pageant telling the story of “Turks Day” and 3+ hours long. Liana and her family invited us to celebrate with them. Such a wonderful event to be part of. We loved staying at The Flowers House and can’t wait to come back to visit. Kristin and Erik ##### Kristin D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin D. Jun 21, 2014 #### Staying at The Flowers House is like staying with family! Liana and Gianni make you feel welcome from the moment that you meet them. The apartment is warm and inviting and has everything you need and more for a great stay. Liana provides a wealth of information of things to do, as well a wonderfully stocked library of brochures of the local area. Day trips are easy from this location. We went to Matera, Polignano, and Sorrento, as well as spending time in Potenza. We were lucky enough to be in Potanza for the Sfilata dei Turchi (Procession of the Turks). This is a celebration of the Patron Saint of Potenza. We attended the festival and the parade. The parade was a pageant telling the story of “Turks Day” and 3+ hours long. Liana and her family invited us to celebrate with them. Such a wonderful event to be part of. We loved staying at The Flowers House and can’t wait to come back to visit. Kristin and Erik ##### Kristin D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ursula T. May 16, 2014 #### Sauber, liebenswert, sehr zu empfehlen Wir waren 1 Woche in Potenza bei Liana. Es hat uns sehr, sehr gut gefallen. Die Wohnung war schön und liebevoll eingerichtet, es war alles vorhanden, wir waren mit allem versorgt. Liana begrüßte uns sehr lieb, erklärte uns alles und erzählte auch viel Interessantes über Potenza und Basilicata. Wir hatten schon vor der Reise einige Infos für Ausflüge bekommen, vor Ort gab es dann noch mehr einschließlich Prospekten, Kartenmaterial usw. Wir danken Liana und ihrer Familie für die schöne Zeit in einer schönen Wohnung. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. ##### Ursula T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid B. May 2, 2014 #### Angenehme Gastgeber in Potenza / Basilikata Die großzügige Wohnung ist separat im Haus der Gastgeber am Ortsrand von Potenza (Basilikata). Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und Liana und ihre Familie gleich ins Herz geschlossen. Liana spricht Englisch und ist sehr hilfsbereit und hat Unmengen von Ausflugstipps parat. In Potenza hat uns die Altstadt und das archäologische Museum gefallen, auch Lianas Restaurant-Tipp war goldrichtig. Raffiniert sind die riesigen Rolltreppen, die dem Besucher das Berg- und Tal-Gehen erleichtern. Wir haben viele Ausflüge gemacht: Castelmezzano und Pietrapertosa (sehr empfehlenswerte Wandermöglichkeiten, ganz Mutige können den "volo d'Angelo", den Engelsflug an einem Drahtseil über die Schlucht durchführen), beide Orte und die schroffen Berge ("Lukanische Dolomiten") sind absolut empfehlenswert. Ferner Materna (sassi), Melfi (Normannenburg) aber auch Castel de Monte (Staufer), Pompeji oder der Pollino-Nationalpark sind nicht weit. Potenza liegt 800 m.ü.M., was im Sommer sicher angenehm ist, sowohl das tyrhenische als auch das ionische Meer sind aber nicht weit. Alles in allem ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt! Danke Liana für alles! Ingrid + Thomas, Keltern/Baden-Wü. ##### Ingrid B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Friederike G. Apr 13, 2014 #### a home away from home We travelled to Potenza with our small son and really enjoyed the flower house and Lianas hospitality! Even if the weather was not ideal we were warm and cozy and appreciated the good facilities of flower house to cook dinner and play indoors. Liana was very helpful, provided toys and helped with ideas about places to visit in the region. We will definitely try to come back - but maybe in summer or autumn to enjoy the hammock in the garden! ##### Friederike G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Friederike G. Apr 12, 2014 #### a home away from home Wir reisten nach Potenza mit unserem kleinen Sohn und genossen die Flower House und Schlingpflanzen bewachsenen Eichen gesäumt sind Gastfreundschaft! Auch wenn das Wetter nicht optimal war, waren wir warm und gemütlich und die gute Ausstattung der Flower House zum kochen Abendessen und spielen drinnen. Liana war sehr hilfsbereit, Spielzeug und half uns mit Ideen über Orte zu besuchen in der Region. Wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen - aber vielleicht im Sommer oder Herbst zu genießen Sie die Hängematte im Garten ausprobieren! ##### Friederike G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry D. Mar 25, 2014 #### A beautiful and warm home I had chosen to visit this area at the last minute and liana was extremely accommodating. She is constantly available for questions and directions and since I was traveling solo, that was extremely important to me. The apartment is absolutely adorable (better than the pictures), warm, comfortable and extremely well equipped. Liana has thought of everything. She even arranged for a Personal guide for me to take me to the beautiful villages of Pisticci, Matera, and Castelmazzano where I was able to reconnect with family. It was a beautiful stay. ##### Terry D. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Rapallo-Hotels-Excelsior-Palace-Hotel.h21704.Hotel-Information) > > [Italiana Hotels Cosenza](https://www.expedia.ca/Cosenza-Hotels-Italiana-Hotels-Cosenza.h1187073.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Le Fioriere](https://www.expedia.ca/Praiano-Hotels-Hotel-Le-Fioriere.h1897502.Hotel-Information) > > [Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Monsummano-Terme-Hotels-Grotta-Giusti-Thermal-Spa-Resort-Tuscany.h904294.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Minerva](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Hotel-Minerva.h1077134.Hotel-Information) > > [Santa Caterina](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Santa-Caterina.h2541496.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Chalet Al Foss](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermiglio-Hotels-Hotel-Chalet-Al-Foss.h9810090.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Miramalfi](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Hotel-Miramalfi.h1130642.Hotel-Information) > > [Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Conca-Dei-Marini-Hotels-Monastero-Santa-Rosa-Hotel-Spa.h4959841.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Flora](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Flora.h919640.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Sorrento Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Hilton-Sorrento-Palace.h791135.Hotel-Information) > > [Cristina Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/SantAgnello-Hotels-Cristina-Hotel.h16729.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-NH-Collection-Grand-Hotel-Convento-Di-Amalfi.h2885039.Hotel-Information) > > [Majestic Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/SantAgnello-Hotels-Majestic-Palace-Hotel.h45862.Hotel-Information) > > [Verdura Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sciacca-Hotels-Verdura-Resort.h2512326.Hotel-Information) > > [Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Ravello-Hotels-Caruso.h1129096.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mary](https://www.expedia.ca/Vico-Equense-Hotels-Hotel-Mary.h4947835.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Marina Riviera](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Hotel-Marina-Riviera.h1419029.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Margherita](https://www.expedia.ca/Praiano-Hotels-Hotel-Margherita.h915378.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Porto Roca](https://www.expedia.ca/Monterosso-Al-Mare-Hotels-Hotel-Porto-Roca.h5175930.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Manning Relais](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Villa-Manning-Relais.h21971579.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Campofelice-Di-Roccella-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Sicilia-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2032217.Hotel-Information) > > [Castello Di Vicarello](https://www.expedia.ca/Cinigiano-Hotels-Castello-Di-Vicarello.h1760188.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Panoramic](https://www.expedia.ca/Maiori-Hotels-Residence-Hotel-Panoramic.h44539994.Hotel-Information) > > [Altafiumara Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Villa-San-Giovanni-Hotels-Altafiumara-Resort-Spa.h1366348.Hotel-Information) > > [UNA Hotels Capotaormina](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-UNAHOTELS-Capotaormina.h22100.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel de La Ville](https://www.expedia.ca/Civitavecchia-Hotels-Hotel-De-La-Ville.h921822.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Excelsior-Amalfi.h1105705.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel San Giorgio](https://www.expedia.ca/Civitavecchia-Hotels-Hotel-San-Giorgio.h1709306.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Lake Como](https://www.expedia.ca/Como-Hotels-Hilton-Lake-Como.h17246644.Hotel-Information)