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10/10 Excellent
Caroline W.
2 May 2016
Relaxation is possible with a toddler!
We have had a wonderful stay at the Villa Piras. We don't usually get round to writing reviews but thought we should do so this time to point out some of the features of the property that made it perfect for a family with a young toddler. Apologies to any other readers!
The property is small and simple, but with everything we needed (incl washing machine) - and two large covered patio areas (ideal for shade, or sheltering from the odd shower). The kitchen has a large fridge freezer and proper cooker (with oven) and all the crockery and utensils that you might need. There is also a large bbq outside so you could self cater very easily. Or, as we did, mainly just have breakfasts at the villa and sample the fantastic (and very reasonably priced) local restaurants, picking up a few delicious takeaway pizzas from Il Paguro in Fertilia as well.
We would thoroughly recommend Al Vecchio Moulino and Al Tuguri in Alghero, the former for wonderful (and very reasonable) pizzas and pastas and the latter for a treat meal. We also had a lovely meal at the Pergola restaurant on the road on the way to Alghero, which was ideal after a long day trip to Asinara as you can park right outside. Our daughter was welcomed everywhere we went, which made eating out a fun and relaxing experience for everyone.
The villa is set in enormous grounds, which are enclosed and gated - meaning that we let our 2.5 year old run free(ish). There was even the odd moment that we both managed to read our books simultaneously...! Villa Alessandra is also in the grounds at a discreet distance, and the two would work well for an extended group as you could all squeeze round the dining table on the patio. The windows are all barred, so no concerns about escaping toddlers. We brought a portable door gate and bedside rail to minimise nocturnal disturbances... Shutters meant that our toddler lay in much longer than at home, and there are good fly screens for warmer weather. You can walk (through a locked gate) to a creek to paddle in the sea. There is also a lovely sandy beach just up the coast 5 minutes away in the car, which had a nice cafe restaurant at it.
We have never visited Sardinia before and found it a great place to unwind. Locals suggested that we were rather unfortunate with the weather (most days not that warm, and a couple cold and wet - though a couple of gorgeous days too). However we enjoyed pottering around the local area, visiting the towns and eating - a lot!
