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10/10 Excellent
Dajana B.
20 Jun 2013
Secluded and comfortable
We stayed here a week at the beginning of May 2013. The booking was handled by Jochen and we were greeted and shown around the villa by Paola, both very efficient and helpful. The villa is lovely, a characterful blend of old and new, vaulted ceilings and a large conservatory lounge. It is comfortable, spacious, clean and very well equipped. The kitchen and fridge were stocked with local produce. The rooms are large, with steps between some areas. The second bedroom leads off the main bedroom, with a screen between. We loved the outdoor space – terrace, patio, and outdoor shower. There are planted areas around the villa, and the garden extends out like a paddock, an acre, hence the seclusion. There are the usual countryside noises, animals and farmers. One tip - keep the gates shut in case goats are loose.
The villa is about an hour’s drive from Cagliari and the airport. The nearest town is Teulada, less than 4km away. It’s a working village with some places to eat out, and various bakers, butchers, supermarkets, a chemist and a pasta shop. For a change other villages within 1/2 hour drive are Sant'anna Arresi, Giba and Santadi, notable for the local wine outlet. The local smart option is Pula.
Aside from Cagliari, where you could easily spend a day or two, there’s plenty of places worth a visit. Note that the roads are very winding and it can take hours to go 100 km. For any distance, like Oristano, best head into Cagliari and take the carriageways. Heading up the west coast from the villa are the islands of San Pietro and San Antioco, the former mining town of Buggeru and the tempio di Antas. Inland is the Marmilla area, the village of Villanovaforru and the Nuraghe Su Naraxi. Going east towards Cagliari, just by Pula are the ruins of Nora. The coast road must be one of the best on the island. Our favourite restaurants during the stay were Monserrat next to the church in Tratalias and L’Ancora overlooking the beach Portixeddu near Buggeru.
It wasn’t quite beach weather when we were there but Portixeddu, Chia and Portu Tramatzu looked appealing. Porto Pino looks good for families.