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Bosa's ponte vecchio and cathedral

Middle room

Old 4 storey townhouse on a quiet cobbled street in the old medieval town, full of light. Room on each floor, kitchen with terrace on the top floor. It has 2 bedrooms, one double, the other has 2/3 single beds in it. The sitting room, on third floor, can be used as a bedroom, either double or twin. It is sunny, peaceful and a great haven. Bed linen and towels provided. The kitchen is fully equipped for you to cook wonderful meals to eat out on the terrace. There are plenty of restaurants if you can't be bothered to cook, some within walking distance and some further afield.

Terrace towards sea

View inland from the terrace, at dusk

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Long weekends out of season are possible, prices on request.
Long winter lets available. Should you wish to supplement a week by a few extra nights, want a week-end away in high season, when the house is booked on a weekly basis, or want extra friends of family to come and visit during your holiday, please have a look at the B&B section, for our stunning accomodation, also in the 'old town', just five minutes walk from the house.

Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday morning at 10am. Arrivals from 4pm the same day. There is some flexibility regarding arrival and departures in order to fit in the best value flights. However this is not always possible and is strictly at our discretion.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
The house is wonderfully simple and uncluttered. The rooms are spacious full of light and simply furnished in pale colours. The kitchen, at the top of the house has wide windows which open onto the terrace. It is a place to relax as well as prepare great meals with wonderful local products. It is also a place to just sit and take in the wonderful views over this beautiful town and its surroundings. The light, views and general simplicity have an incredibly relaxing effect, holidays here really do make one stop, slow down, and enjoy life.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Accessibility
The house is 4 storeys and would not be recommended for wheel chair users.

Outside
Terrace on top floor with space to sit and eat, or to just gaze. Small space outside front door, just off street.

Coast/Beach
Long sandy beach 1 mile away. It takes no time to drive there, about 1/2 hour to walk. There is also a small bus type thing that takes people over from the centre, and a boat ride I am told. Other beautiful beaches up and down the coast, either sandy or rocky. The water is extremely clean and clear and great for snorkeling. There is a local scuba diving school and boats to hire for the day can also be arranged. Beach umbrella provided.

Golf
I have never been to the golf course, but I understand there is one about 45 minutes drive south, towards Oristano. Is Arenas Golf club.

Travel
Flights to Alghero from Stansted, Liverpool and East Midlands, and Dublin. Alghero is 50km away from Bosa. You travel south along the coast road, with spectacular views all the way. Car hire is highly recommended, as there is lots of exploring to be done. Taxi service for pick may be arranged, not everyone who'se been has rented a car. Other flights going to Cagliari or Olbia are an alternative; driving distance is quite a bit longer.

Distances
House is within walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants and market. Car parking is by the castle, nearby and free.
Crossing over to the East coast takes around two hours. Inland there are beautiful mountains and towns such as Oliena and Dorgali, this is about 1 1/2 hours drive. It takes around 2 hours to get to Cagliari.

Further details
The house is in the 'centro storico' of Bosa, on one of the narrow cobbled streets in the medieval quarter. Step onto the terrace and the view gives you an immediate taste of what a holiday in the unspoilt Sardinian town of Bosa is all about: beauty, variety, and above all a pervading sense of peace. You will see an ancient town unfolding below you, the terracotta coloured roofs spreading round the central dome of the XIIth century Cattedrale dell'Immacolata. Look to the east and your eye will follow the curves of the River Temo, upon whose banks the town, a former capital of Sardinia, is built. Roman bridges span the Temo, where fishermen moor and the old tanneries stand. Facing you across the valley are hills - green in winter, golden in summer - follow their descent towards the west and you will see the blue of the Med. The turreted Castello Malaspina which crowns the hill above the town is witness to the long history of Sardinia, involving invasions by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians and later the Aragonese and Catalans. You can visit the castello and see beautiful XV century frescos, and a stunning view of the town. There are wonderful beaches up and down the coast which I would recommend you go to. The swimming is blissful, the water is very clear and clean. There is plenty of snorkelling to be done, as well as windsurfing on the beach at Bosa Marina. Bosa Marina, with it's long sandy beach, is one mile away, it is the local sea-side resort to the town. Anybody wanting some night life need only go down to Bosa Marina where it is full of bars and nightclubs, they are buzzing in summer till the wee hours of the morning. There are bars in the town as well and wonderful ice-cream shops. You can wander down in the evening light to the Via Vittorio Emmanuele, lined with gracious Roman houses, to Café Chelo for an aperitif and to watch the world go by. Market day is Tuesday. Other activities: walking, riding, cycling, diving, rowing, bird watching.

Booking notes
After establishing by phone/email that the date you require is free, a 30% deposit is payable to secure your booking. The balance (70%) is payable 6 weeks before arrival. A refundable security deposit is payable before arrival, against any losses or damages to the property or its contents.

Guest comments
Bosa was one of the more enjoyable events of our holiday portfolio and one that we would all like to repeat. We have always been ones for bucking the pre-organised trends and have, as a family, had some pretty remarkable holidays all over the world. What made it for us this time? A lot of things combine to make a good holiday. But above all, your accommodation and it's location set the theme for the whole period. It has a wonderful ambiance, is comfortable and entirely adequate. One thing you can rest assured of - we'll be back! D. Wood, Oxford
Thank you so much, the holiday was fantastic and the experience was wonderful...sheer bliss! R. Green Hertford
We had such a fantastic time. The house is so perfect - the view from the balcony is stunning. We hope to visit again in the near future. C. Lewin, Cheshire.

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