Traditional Sardinian Farm House, Terrace, Garden, Close to Sea and Beach
The farmhouse, Li Reni, is on the north coast of Sardinia between Costa Smeralda and Alghero. The area is famous for its stunning coastline, fabulous beaches and coves with crystal clear water. Inland Sardinia is fascinating with mountain towns and superb driving along winding empty roads where you have the most fantastic variety of scenery to explore. From the farmhouse you can just relax on the patio but you are also only a short drive to busy seaside towns, exploring the lovely coast or visiting mountain villages. Ryanair flies to Alghero (all major car hire companies are represented at the airport) and Li Reni is about an hour and a quarter's drive away. You can also fly to Olbia, Costa Smeralda, and the house is about an hour's drive. The nearest village to Li Reni is Viddalba about 5 minutes away.
Accommodation Summary : The house is a typical Stazzu Gallurese, a traditional northern Sardinian farmhouse, about 100 years old. It is a charming, rustic and comfortable detached property; newly renovated with central heating and 3 large double bedrooms, a big living room, a new well-equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms. It can sleep 8 - 10 people. There is a large patio, a small Read more
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Suitability :
Children Welcome
Notes on Amenities :
There is a very large patio shaded with trees, a wooden table, chairs and sun loungers. The kitchen is brand new and fully equipped and there is also a brand new bathroom with a power shower. The second bathroom is older and has a bath. All the bedrooms are of a good size, have double beds, large wardrobes and and there are 4 extra single beds that can be made up as necessary. The upstairs bedroom is very large and can accommodate additional beds. There is a large living room, 3 sofas seating 6-8 people and a dining table that seats 8.
Family and house:: We are an English family and Li Reni is our holiday home. I am a homeopath and run a complementary medicine centre, the Highgate Health Centre, in Highgate Village, London. My partner is a podiatric student. We have children at secondary school, backpacking and one is even working. We all enjoy coming to Sardinia whenever we can. The house is a simple, delightful and tranquil rustic retreat. Sitting on the patio enjoying a glass or two of local wine all you can hear are the tinkling bells of sheep and goats as they graze in the surrounding mountains. We are slowly trying to make the house more self sufficient. We have our own waste treatment and the water can be used for the garden. We hope soon to have solar power and our own well for fresh water. Our little vineyard and fruit trees are organic.
Li Reni is a traditional northern Sardinian farmhouse, called a Stazzu Gallurese and was one of the first properties to be built in the entire area. It is an important building locally as there are few original Stazzu left and it is the equivalent of Grade II listed. It was until recently a working farm. We have renovated most of the property, added a modern new bathroom with a good shower, kept an older bathroom with a bath and we have created a neat kitchen, well-equipped with local granite worktops, a new oven and fridge/freezer and everything a cook needs even for a large family. I hope you might enjoy what we love about Sardinia, the fantastic beaches, beautiful countryside with empty roads and excellent food. Sardinia is famous throughout Italy for the purity and integrity of its food and much of what is produced locally is organic. The inland towns are fascinating, often set on the sides of mountains with spectacular views.
The people are open and honest and all year round there are festas in all parts of Sardinia with music and dancing. In summer there are local festas every night and as busy a nightlife as you could want. Nonetheless, the house remains a peaceful haven. There are some good expeditions to be had into the mountainous interior of the country and along the coast there is beach after beach to be explored, many of them quite empty even in high summer. Do contact me if you are interested in renting Li Reni or you just want to know more about the house and Sardinia. There is also a pretty comprehensive visitors pack with detailed directions and if you want to know more about horseriding, trekking, diving, cycling, mountain climbing, caving, sailing, etc., please just ask.
Ronald Smith
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School Holiday Dates
Easter Holiday 2011
9th April – 25th April 2011
May (Summer) Half Term 2011
30th May – 3rd June 2011
Summer Holiday 2011
25th July – 31st August 2011
October (Autumn) Half Term 2011
24th – 28th October 2011
Christmas and New Year 2011/12
19th December – 3th January 2011/12
February (Spring) Half Term 2012
11th – 19th February 2012
Easter Holiday 2012
31st March – 13th April 2012
May (Summer) Half Term 2012
28th May – 1st June 2012
Summer Holiday 2012
23rd July – 3rd September 2012
October (Autumn) Half Term 2012
29th October – 2nd November 2012
Christmas and New Year 2012/13
21st December – 7th January 2012/13
3 bed Holiday Rental Farmhouse in Sassari Sardinia Ref:IT04827
