Cala Gonone holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV

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Vista Poltrona (apartment)

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Cosy enough for 2 or 4 people, yet big enough to accommodate 8 on two floors with 2 bathrooms, Vista Poltrona has everything you need for a wonderful holiday including barbecue area for the summer, and open fires and TV for those late autumn and winter evenings.
With weekly prices from as little as 50 Euros per person, and cheap flights from Ryanair and Easyjet, holidays on this fantastic island are within everyone’s reach.
The climate is warm, dry and sunny, the local walking in the Gennargentu is superb, and there are fabulous unspoilt beaches, where you can swim, snorkel and enjoy every type of all water sport in a crystal clear aquamarine sea. With views of the massive limestone bowl of La Poltrona, THE perfect base for sport climbing in Sardinia.

Front garden and apartment	View down to sea
Downstairs lounge	Fabulous beaches

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The Sardinia region

The beautiful isalnd of Sardinia set in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and north Africa. DH Lawrence visited in the early 1920s and found it 'lost between Europe and Africa and belonging to nowhere' he compared it to Jerusalem, 'strange and rather wonderful, not a bit like Italy'. Sardinia is for adventurers, for those who want to lose the crowds, who are intrigued, not frightened, by civilizations that initially may seem inexplicable.
Now within easy reach from the UK with a 2.30 mins flight. Sardinia is growing in popularity but still manages to retain its charm and exclusivity, as a holiday destination for all. Famous not only for its history but also for its natural beauty, its coastline is probably Europe's most spectacular. Its rugged mountains, pocked with caves, superb white sandy beaches; crystal clearaquamarine sea; huge limestone cliffs, walks through fantastic gorges, mountains and coastal paths. The Weather is generally good all the year round with highs of 39°C in August.
The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times evident in the shape of nuraghi, conical stone buildings.constructed as defensive structures as well as homes. There are more than 700 of them remaining, with the Nuraghe Su Nuraxi one of the largest and most impressive. Sardinia became targets for invasion and the Sard people were all but wiped out in 176BC, when 25,000 islanders were slaughtered. The Sards fled to “The Barbagia” mountainous inland region where they took shelter, a marvellous mix of forested hillsides and meadows dotted with isolated hamlets. This explains the numerous beautiful, sandy and accessible beaches, good natural ports, with very little in the way of coastal villages and towns.
The many invasions created an interesting influence in Sardinian food, wine, culture, architecture and archeology. Sardinian food is hearty rustic, wild boar, lamb and kid, suckling pig complemented with aubergines, artichokes, couscous and nougat and its excellent bread and salty percorino sardo cheese. Seafood is often excellent.

Cala Gonone area

Cala Gonone is easily reached from Olbia in 1 hour and from Alghero and Cagliari in 2½. It is small idyllic, unspoilt coastal village and with it’s beautiful beaches and aquamarine sea is well worth the trip.
There are enough bars, hotels and apartments along the sea to have a good meal and evening out, but not enough to spoil the perfect setting. There are plenty of sports facilities tennis, windsurfing, waterskiing, canoeing, climbing, walking, horseriding, fishing or may be you just want to relax on 1 of it's many beaches.

How to get there

Getting here by plane
The journey by plane is the most convenient.

Sardinia is approached from nearly all European airports at a cost. However there are very cheap flights available, with frequent offers under £20 with:

www.ryanair.com
London Stanstead to Alghero Sardinia
Flight time is 2hrs 30mins at the most. The car journey from Alghero airport to Cala Gonone will also take about 2hrs 30mins.
www.ryanair.com

Nottingham/East Midland to Alghero Sardinia
Flight time is 2hrs 30mins at the most. The car journey from Alghero airport to Cala Gonone will also take about 2hrs 30mins

Liverpool to Alghero Sardinia
Flight time is 2hrs 30mins at the most. The car journey from Alghero airport to Cala Gonone will also take about 2hrs 30mins


www.easyjet.com
London Luton to Cagliari Sardinia
Flight time is 2hrs 30mins at the most. The car journey from Cagliari airport to Cala Gonone will also take about 2hrs 30mins.

London Gatwick to Olbia, Sardinia
Flight time is 2hrs 30mins at the most. The car journey from Olbia airport to Cala Gonone will take about 1hr 30mins.

Many more airlines fly over the Summer, one recommedation is:
www.meridiana.it/en/index.html

Also you could try these search sites:

http://opodo.co.uk
http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Europe/Italy/Sardinia/Olbia/Olbia--Flight.html

There are various means of transport available for getting to Cala Gonone.

Public transport or taxi.
If you just want to relax on the beach and don't want to travel far from Cala Gonone this may be your best option

Car Hire.
If you wish to climb or walk and see a little more of the island, car hire would be the best option.
Car hire rental firms we have used with reasonable rates are:

www.auto-europe.co.uk/
www.rent.it
www.holidayautos.co.uk/
www.thrifty.com/


They do vary though so it is best to check out the different rates each time.
(see links page for further details)

Getting here by ferry

There are numerous ferry companies traveling to Sardinia. The advantage of going by ferry is that you do have the use of your own car. However it takes a couple of days drive through France and Italy, then a 9 hour ferry crossing. Ferries are also very seasonal. If you do fancy this option we have used Moby Lines who were very good and one of the cheapest.
www.aferry.to/moby-lines-ferries.htm

Activities near Cala Gonone

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This is a brand new apartment situated on 2 floors, ground floor and basement.
On the ground floor there is a lovely open plan social area with lounge, dining area and kitchen. Leading off are 2 bedrooms, 1 double and 1 bunk, also a bathroom with shower and washing machine. Double doors lead out from both bedrooms onto the back patio/garden area.
Downstairs in the basement there is another twin room and further bathroom with shower. A lounge area with double bed settee which can also be used as the 4th bedroom if required. This still leaves the upstairs lounge area free of beds for lounging.

Further details outdoors:
There are gardens to the front and rear, with a car standing area, patio, barbeque and fabulous views of the sea and surrounding mountains. There are beautiful beaches within a ten minute walk, and a pleaant stroll takes you to the harbour and the centre of Cala Gonone. There are sea cliffs, mountain crags and gorge climbing all within easy reach, (many within walking distance). The local people are extremely friendly, the cost of living is relatively cheap, and there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants in the season, serving a wide variety of good local food at reasonable prices.

Conditions

Mandatory final cleaning charge of £35 for up to 6 people.
Refundable security deposit.
Linen hire is optional at £10 per person (1 set of sheets and shower towel per person)

Rental rates

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan, Feb	18 Jan 08	1 Mar 08	405£  405	0-	0-	Flexible
March	1 Mar 08	15 Mar 08	450£  450	0-	0-	Flexible
Easter	15 Mar 08	29 Mar 08	450£  450	0-	0-	1 Week
April, May,	29 Mar 08	24 May 08	520£  520	0-	0-	Flexible
May - July	24 May 08	19 Jul 08	560£  560	0-	0-	Flexible
July	19 Jul 08	2 Aug 08	640£  640	0-	0-	Flexible
August	2 Aug 08	30 Aug 08	760£  760	0-	0-	1 Week
September, October	30 Aug 08	1 Nov 08	520£  520	0-	0-	Flexible
Nov, Dec	1 Nov 08	20 Dec 08	405£  405	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas & New Year	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	520£  520	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan, Feb	18 Jan 08	1 Mar 08	275£  275	0-	0-	1 Week
March	1 Mar 08	15 Mar 08	350£  350	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	15 Mar 08	29 Mar 08	350£  350	0-	0-	1 Week
April. May	29 Mar 08	24 May 08	400£  400	0-	0-	1 Week
May- July	24 May 08	5 Jul 08	420£  420	0-	0-	1 Week
July	5 Jul 08	2 Aug 08	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week
August	2 Aug 08	30 Aug 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
September, October	30 Aug 08	1 Nov 08	400£  400	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov, Dec	1 Nov 08	20 Dec 08	275£  275	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas & New Year	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	520£  520	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Please not the apartment does sleep 8 people comfortably. An additional rate per extra person over 6 is charged for this.

There is a mandatory final cleaning charge of £35 for up to 6 people (£50 for 7&8)

Electric and gas for cooking is included in the price. An additional £10 is charged for gas for heating during the Winter months.

Linen hire is optional at a charge of £10 per person (1set of sheets and shower towel)

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/14596

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/14596

Contact details for home 14596 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Alan Parker
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Mobile:	+44 (0)7716 116172
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