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House |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Riola Sardo in Oristano

From £133 per week |  From £63 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

The house is placed in a peaceful courtyard in the heart of the village, it is at walking distance from shops, restaurants and bars. One double bed and a sofa bed provide the ideal place for couples or families. The cane roof with hand made tiles and thick earth walls create a naturally insulated environment to enjoy both in summer and winter. A brand new kitchen, a wood oven for bread making and access to internet make the house a perfect space between the practicalities of modernity and the possibility to experiment with antique cooking methods.

In close proximity of Is Arenas golf courses (8km) the only one in Europe open all year round. Other amenities in the area are: horse riding on beaches and salt lake, birdwatching, river fishing, snorkelling, looking for ship relics and archaeological sites. The coast is especially reknown among surfers for the long waves.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Brand new facilities to be enjoyed in the context of traditional architecture.
TV and radio can be provided upon request.
Cot and highchair can be provided for children.

Further details outdoors:
The courtyard benefits of several armchair to enjoy the evening breeze among the fragrant herbs. There is a wood oven for pizza and bread making.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.
English speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.

Conditions

25% of rental fee due three weeks before you stay to secure booking.
Smoking in the garden is preferable.

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birdwatching in the nearby river and pond

 

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house front with fragrant herbs

 

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The Sardinia region

Sardinia has the most beautiful clear water sea of the Mediterraneo, coupled with fine sand and quartz beaches. It is possible to enjoy the sea from April to October. Besides the sea, there are rivers full of fishes, amazing salt lakes with flamingoes and other unique birds. The mountains have deep gorges and waterfall.
Sardinia is not only about nature, archeologically it houses some of the most ancient civilizations: the Nuragi with their misterious stone towers, the Phoenician and Roman builded the town of Tharros. The romanic influence produced some charming humble churches. All year long there are special feasts and rituals, like Carnevale, horse races and numerous religiuos event of special anthropological interest.
Sardinia is a region to be enjoyed all year long for the natural beauty, the historical- cultural interest and least but not last its cooking speciality.

The Oristano / Riola Sardo area

Riola offers many activities all year long. During the summer there are many music festivals in a quarry 'Parco dei suoni', which has been transformed from a disrupted area into a place of stunning beauty. You can also enjoy the laidback atmosphere of Riola's main square and taste a scoop of the famous lemon sorbet 'carapigna'. On 26th july massive firework display is shot to thank Sant Anna for the wheat harvest. Generally the village feasts correspond to the agricultural cycle: the wood barrels are opened to share the new wine. The grinding olive places offer a sample of the new oil.
In the winter the most famous attraction is a horse race(Sartiglia), ridden with symbolism.

For those more inclined to experience nature it is possible to hike, cycle and play golf all year long. In the summer evening you can enjoy a horse ride on the beaches and salt lakes. Regarding watersports Capo Mannu, 10 minutes drive, is one of the best place for surfing, kite surfing, diving, snorkelling, boating. For a day trip event you can visit the wild island of Malu Entu.

How to get there

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Fly to Alghero, Cagliari or Olbia airport with Ryanair, Easy jet, British airways.
From the airports driving by car to Riola is just over one hour drive.
Car hire is best arranged in conjunction with your flight, or there is an internet sistem that can compare the best deal.

Activities near Oristano

Reviews

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11 Oct 2011

“Lovely flat, friendly owner, great weather!” The owner - Francesca - lives next door to the flat and is extremely friendly and helpful. Her English is outstanding (non Italian speakers should be warned that very few others in the area do) and has done up the flat to a very high and modern standard. I strongly recommend visitors hire a car, as the village is quite cut off and buses are more or less metaphorical. With Francesca as a neighbour, you are privileged to local knowledge on the best restaurants and places of interest etc. Stunning beaches are about 20 mins by car, Oristano (the nearest town) likewise. If I were forced to give negatives, I would say Sardinia is generally quite poor and it's fairly run-down in places, so don't expect to be welcomed with open arms wherever you go. As a tourist, you are spectacularly conspicuous and not always beloved. That said, I found the people in Riola itself to be very kind indeed and I met a lot of lovely people from there and elsewhere. It's also probably worth mentioning that the washing machine is shared with Francesca and costs 7 Euros to use. Overall, though, I loved my time at Via Marconi and there's no doubt it's exceptional value for money. The scenery is amazing, the flat is extremely comfortable and well looked-after, and there is some magnificent local food (the ice cream and seafood are particular highlights). There's a courtyard where you can sit out in the evenings, and a garden too (I was treated to figs straight off the tree on arrival). Recommended!

08 Jul 2011

“Magical” This is a wonderful place. Helpful, well-organized and very welcoming, it has a great deal to offer people wanting to relaxe, enjoy beautiful beaches and the delights of rural Sardinian life (wild boar, flocks of pink flamingos flying overhead, amazing food - fish, cheese, wine, fruit, etc, etc). But its very knowledgeable owner is also an excellent source of information about the remarkable prehistoric, Palaeolithic, Phoenician, Roman and Christian sites in the vicinity. 5 days was far too short. A longer stay, possibly off-season, would be a very attractive prospect.

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Our little blue house was just perfect for the two of us, it was everything we needed. We really love the way it has been restaured. Simona Alessandro Siracusa 7-4 2011
We really enjoyed spending time in the garden with our baby girl, meeting doves and lizards. Vesna and Raphael London 13-4-2011
Charming hostess and charming accomodation plus what could be better than drinking wine in the shade of the fig tree? Philippa and Rod, Yorkshire. July 2011

Rental prices

Prices for group size 1
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Dec 11	17 Jun 12	160€ 160	7575	7575	3 Nights
	17 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	220€ 220	110110	110110	3 Nights
	1 Sep 12	17 Jun 13	180€ 180	8080	8080	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Dec 11	16 Jun 12	280€ 280	100100	100100	2 Nights
	16 Jun 12	1 Aug 12	350€ 350	120120	120120	2 Nights
	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	420€ 420	140140	140140	2 Nights
	1 Sep 12	17 Jun 13	300€ 300	110110	110110	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Dec 11	16 Jun 12	448€ 448	140140	160160	2 Nights
	16 Jun 12	1 Aug 12	518€ 518	160160	160160	2 Nights
	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	560€ 560	200200	200200	2 Nights
	1 Sep 12	17 Jun 13	460€ 460	160160	160160	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Discount given for over two weeks staying.

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1 years listed You are contacting Francesca Pugno-Vanoni Landline +39 0783 411456 Mobile +44 3405017464 Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This house has received 2 reviews from previous guests.