Castelmezzano is one of those attractively precariously-situated towns on the side of a mountain, locally called the "Southern Dolomites", but being in Basilicata, is a secret kept by daytrippers from Potenza and that's about it. Reassuringly, no one spoke English, nor was remotely bothered that they couldn't, and all signs and menus are only in Italian, and no postcards or other tourist tat at all. I think there is one other hotel here. Parking is a bit fiddly, but there are places nearby if you look. The rooms are great - good size, balconies, aircon, (Wi Fi ? - don't be silly) and the restaurant on the third floor is really very good and not expensive. The local wine is Aglianico del Vulture, strongly recommended, as is a visit to Melfi and Matera for the antiquities there . It's only a matter of time before Basilicata is touristyfied, so go there whilst it's genuine. more