Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
3 minutes to one of the best beaches in Sardinia, to the nearest bar and great seafood restaurant recently featured by Rick Stein in his BBC series. 5 minutes further on is the harbour village of Buggerru. The area has numerous quality restaurants all of which are in easy five or ten minute drive from the house and none of which is expensive.
This location really is one of the best spots on the island close to some of the finest and yet least crowded beaches, such as Portixeddu, Scivu, Picinas and Cala Domestica.
As you can see from the photographs, there are no high-rise buildings, in fact recent changes in the law now prevent building within 3km from the sea. The UNESCO listed area of Sulcis Iglesiente is surrounded by mountains, a great location for trekking, mountain or road biking especially the cooler months and is close to the Temple of Antas (Tempio di Antas) and other historical sites.
There are several established rock climbing venues in this area, and the European surfing championships are often held there. It is a great area for wind surfing. There are opportunities for horse/donkey trekking including a popular full day trip across the hills to Scivu beach. Great snorkelling in lovely rocky bays and some excellent sea fishing within five minutes drive.
Villa L'Orto
Traditional Italian Barbecue
Large shaded Balcony areas
Portixeddu beach 2 mins away by car
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The Sardinia region
Short mild winters and long hot summers, Sardinia enjoys sunshine for more than 300 days per year. Steeped in history, culture and tradition, the island remains largely unspoilt and appeals to those seeking a tranquil holiday.
The beaches and bays are stunning, and there are many ancient historical sites. The food in Sardinia is a big attraction, organically grown, traditional Italian and Sardinian food, seafood restaurants aplenty and meat dishes are a speciality of the local farm guesthouses (Agriturismo). These usually offer a set menu when everything you eat and drink over several courses is home grown and prepared, a must visit for any foodloving visitor.
Portixeddu / Fluminimaggiore area
Portixeddu is a charming beach village, the main attraction is the huge stretch of sand, which is never too crowded. Buggerru ia a lovely harbour town with a history in the mining of granite. The old mines tours offer a glimpse into that history along with a chance to cool down!!
Fluminimaggiore a five to ten minute drive from the villa is a village where there are many traditional festivals, as is Iglesias which is the nearest larger town. Cagliari the Islands capital is just over 1hrs drive away and offers all the sophistication of a major Italian city, along with the fashionable nearby Poetto beach.
Local activities include snorkelling, fishing, trekking and rock climbing. The area is a popular one with cyclists who use the challenging roads in and out of the valley for serious training. Off road cycling is also a major pursuit in the area, and motorcyclists and Enduro enthusiasts flock to the area. See mountain biking images at http://www.sardinianatour.com/EN/152-activ-holidays-pula-cagliari-sardegna.html. Windsurfing and surfing are popular at Portixeddu and the European surfing championships have been held in the area.
Eating out is very affordable as this area is not expensive like other parts of the island. Agriturismo's in the area offer traditional home made and home produced fayre, evenings there are often very memorable.
There is an excellent Fish restaurant and Pizzeria in Portixeddu, both with fantastic bay views. Portixeddu is a 20 minute walk from the villa. A little closer is the Hotel Il Golfo Leone, which is also a restaurant and Pizzeria. The highly recommended Agriturismo Biologico Fighezia is also close by. Book a couple of days in advance and you will enjoy a feast and an evening to remember for around 20 Euros a head, when all food and wine is home made and included in the price. There are numerous other restaurants in Fluminimaggiore and Buggerru, both a ten minute drive away.
Throughout the summer months, Buggerru, Fluminimaggiore and Portixeddu offer night-life, concerts, festivals and plenty of entertainment. See http://www.fluminimaggiore.org/eventi-e-manifestazioni.html for more info and some great pics of the area.
How to get there
Economy Flights from Ryanair are available from £10 each way inclusive of taxes into Alghero from Liverpool, Stansted and Dublin and from Bristol and Edinburgh to Cagliari which is just over an hour away from us. (all between April/May and October). The Stansted flights are year round. Alghero is a 3hr drive to the villa. From May 2010 you can fly to Alghero also from East Midlands Airport with BMIBABY. Easyjet fly direct from London (Luton) to Cagliari (flying time is c.2hrs20mins). In the summer months flights are daily - in autumn and winter they are three times a week www.easyjet.co.uk. Ryanair also have a service between Birmingham and Olbia, Olbia being about 3hrs away by car.
Car hire is essential in Sardinia and costs about £180 per week. It is worth shopping around although often linked companies from the airlines offer good deals.
By Ferry from Genoa (Genova), Livorno, Piombino to Porto Torres or Olbia, Mobylines offer the most competative prices, but other companies include Tirrenia, Grandi Vavi Veloci and SNCM from France.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Elmas Cagliari: 90 km
Railway:
Iglesias: 24 km
Ferry:
Cagliari: 95 km
Activities near Portixeddu
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Inside the villa you will find a newly fitted kitchen with high quality appliances, electric fan assisted oven, gas hob, and large fridge freezer. Shower room well fitted out with toilet, bidet, washbasin.
The lounge complete with a large sofa bed has a wall of 3 sets of french windows opening out onto the large balcony, where you will find dining furniture and seating areas.
There is a high quality IPOD/MP3 docking station for guest use within the lounge. A TV, DVD player and XBOX plus games is available for guest use.
The main bedroom has a kingsize bed and the second bedroom has two single beds along with a pull out third single bed. The sofa bed in the lounge makes a further double bed. A Mama's and Papa's travel cot and high chair are available.
Further details outdoors: Outside there are large shaded balcony areas for dining or relaxing, and there is a large traditional Italian barbecue/bread oven.
Further details
Linen and ample towels are provided and included in the final welcome pack/cleanup charge at the end of your stay (100 Euros)
Conditions
Damage deposit of £150 payable at the time full fees become due, which is of course fully refundable after our cleaner has reported back to us.
Rental rates
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Rental/Affitto Details:
Discounts possible for bookings of 2 weeks or more depending on the season. Please enquire for nightly rates out of season.
Possible flexibility on arrival/departure days - please enquire. Special rate if booked for Christmas and New Year.
Additional clean-up/linen/towels charge of 100 Euros paid locally. Welcome pack provided of drinking water, milk and Sardinian home made cakes. (useful for late arrivals into the airports).
Guestbook for Villa L'Orto
Beautiful house and location, would stay again - Bernadette, Ireland Fantastic, we want to book again for the same week next year - Claudio, Trieste. We absolutely loved the villa and the area, the beach is fantastic, we are re-booking for 10 days next year - Simon - Lancs Lovely house and area, the locals were very friendly, very relaxing holiday, would recommend highly David - Lancs
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