House in Cuglieri, Sardinia

HOLIDAY HOUSE WITH HUGE GARDEN AND SUPERB VIEW OF THE SEA AND THE MOUNTAINS

HOLIDAY HOUSE WITH HUGE GARDEN AND SUPERB VIEW OF THE SEA AND THE MOUNTAINS

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Outdoor dining
Flowers in front of the house
South side of the house
Beach
Su Riu e Saide cove

Overview of HOLIDAY HOUSE WITH HUGE GARDEN AND SUPERB VIEW OF THE SEA AND THE MOUNTAINS

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Cuglieri, Sardinia
  • Popular LocationSpiaggia di Santa Caterina11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpiaggia Sud13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCala di Santa Caterina2 min drive
  • AirportAlghero (AHO-Fertilia)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Toilet 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

HOLIDAY HOUSE WITH HUGE GARDEN AND SUPERB VIEW OF THE SEA AND THE MOUNTAINS

The name of the house is “Casa dei cardellini” that means “house of goldfinches” because tiny chirping birds like to make their nests in the jasmine hedge that runs along the porch. The house gives you a feeling of freedom, space and calmness.
The interior furniture is functional and is inclusive of all home equipment for six persons to live comfortably. There are three bedrooms (two double beds and one bunk bed for two persons). Quotation of a guest: “in the house you do not feel stranger; indeed it is a home away from home "!
Outdoor spaces are equipped with tables, chairs, sun loungers, hammock, etc. There is also an outdoor shower with hot water, a laundry, a barbecue and a wood oven to cook pizza. The courtyard is paved and shaded by olive trees. Many different spots in the garden are perfect to make you feel relaxed in total privacy. Inside the property, two cars can be parked. Read below: More details.
The house is located in a very good panoramic position overlooking the sea, the mountains and the village in a very quiet area with breath-taking scenic beauty. The garden around the house is huge. All the property is fenced. Always blows a pleasant breeze, even in summer hot days. The building was built with highly insulating materials in order to keep a healthy temperature inside the house. In addition, thanks to the sunny Mediterranean climate, the house is comfortable in spring and late autumn, too.
Normally mosquitoes do not infest the spot where the house is. In the evening on the terraces and in the porch a few citronella candles lit on are enough to ward off any possible lonely mosquito. The windows of the bedrooms and bathrooms have mosquito nets.
The house stands in the seaside village of “Santa Caterina di Pittinuri” in the municipality of Cuglieri. Santa Caterina di Pittinuri is a village of about 500 people (year-round inhabited by native people), therefore any month of the year, the tourists have not the feeling of living in a ghost town. A hundred yards from the house is a store that sells the main goods. Other shops (including a pharmacy) bars and a petrol station are in the village.
In the semi basement of the house there is a small apartment with its own courtyard and entrance. This small apartment is independent from the spaces and the services described above. It is lived occasionally by the hosts.
In front of the house, as the crow flies (200 meters distance) there is a kind of natural pool very impressive, surrounded by towering white cliffs. It is reached via a path between bushes of Mediterranean scrub. Either you can get to the water by small steps carved in the rock or you can dive in.
You reach the Bay of the village either by car or on foot (ten minutes walking). The beach is sandy on a side and covered with pebbles on the other side. The sandy side is suitable for small children because the water stays shallow for at least 40 meters. Along the beach, there is a slipway for boats. A few miles farer from the house there are endless sandy beaches. At 10 miles is the Golf Course Is Arenas. At 13 miles, is Cape Mannu, a very good spot to practice surf sport. At 18 miles, is the Roman and Phoenician archaeological site of Tharros.
In Oristano town (25 km from Santa Caterina) there is a huge shopping center “Porta Nuova” (a Mall); you find the supermarket Conad and forty different Shops. The Center is open every day, including Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm.
HOUSE OF GOLDFINCHES WELCOMES YOU FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY!
It is a place where you can relax right from the very start, naturally. Everything is low-key. Enjoy the true oasis far from the hustle, a place of freedom, enjoyment and perfect relation with yourself and nature.
Enjoy the gentle scents of jasmine, lavender, myrtle and many other essences of the green wild unspoiled nature composing the Mediterranean landscape of this part of Sardinia. Visit the ruins and remains of ancient civilizations. Discover the cliffs, the rocks of magical beauty that remind lunar soil, the natural sculptures carved by wind and water, the Spanish towers.
Dive and snorkel in the clear turquoise water of the many bays.
Genuine and fresh food is so tempting, not to talk of the red and white wine which will help you to leave behind the bustle of everyday life.
Take part to historical events, to cult rituals and folklore, to festivals, to handicraft exhibitions, to fairs following one another all year around.
Sardinia will give you a great sense of wild space, peace and calmness and the locals will be very friendly and welcoming.

Property manager

MARIA TERESA CONROTTO GRIMALDI
Premier Host
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Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
I bambini sono sotto responsabilità dei genitori.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Solo all'esterno: terrazzo, portico, cortile.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Cuglieri

Located in Cuglieri, this vacation home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Spiaggia di Santa Caterina and Spiaggia Sud can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Pauli 'e Sali Ponds. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Spiaggia di Santa Caterina - 11 min walk
  • Spiaggia Sud - 13 min walk
  • Cala di Santa Caterina - 2 min drive
  • S'Archittu Beach - 9 min drive
  • Spiaggetta dell'Arco - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Oristano Station - 29 min drive
  • Fertilia Airport (AHO) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Pizzeria da Rino - 4 min drive
  • Asterix - 14 min walk
  • Hotel Ristorante La Scogliera - 13 min walk
  • Altamarea - 4 min drive
  • Piz Bar di Pirinu Giuseppe Maria e Pirinu Davide SNC - 4 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Roland D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ferienhaus in S. Caterina di Pittinuri
Dieses wunderbare Haus war der Mittelpunkt unserer Sardinienreise und wir haben die schöne Zeit hier sehr genossen. Das Haus wurde von den Eigentümern schon vor längerer Zeit gebaut und dann auch selbst genutzt. Was wir besonders geschätzt haben: Alles sehr grosszügig und ansprechend eigerichtet auf einem schönen ausgedehnten Grundstück.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Idéalement située pour randonner, visiter et profiter des nombreuses plages , la maison est accueillante et très agréable .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Johannes D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
If you happen to find this beautiful house because it is still available, you have struck gold. We have spent two fulls weeks here end of May / beginning of June with our three young kids. The entire house and garden is very well looked after. Many and comfortable opportunities to sit outside, very nice views to the sea and the countryside. Inside as well as outside, you can feel that Maria Teresa spends time here too - there are so many lovely details, so many nice wooden furniture, and everything with the needs of guests in vacation at mind too. We have very much felt at home during these two weeks and cannot wait to come back soon :) The village itself is full of nice people, and the countryside around is just astonishing, and the most beautiful beaches not far away. And at this time of the year, the water is already good for swimming, we have enjoyed it alot. Thank you Maria Teresa for having us, you have been a wonderful host. Thank you for all the very useful information you have put together and for the excellent welcome cakes! PS: The kids loved to feed the little turtle Victoria!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Uwe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus mit schönen Ausblick
Das Haus liegt sehr verkehrsgünstig und lässt von der Ausstattung keine Wünsche offen. Alles ist wie in der Beschreibung und auf den Fotos tatsächlich so vorhanden. Die Kommunikation mit der Hausbesitzerin ist problemlos und Fragen werden promt beantwortet. Wie hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Elisabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooie vakantiewoning met grote tuin
Ruim huis, goed voorzien van handdoeken, kookgerei, borden, glazen en bestek, ook waren er boeken en spellen. Mooie tuin, patio en balkon, zodat je altijd in of uit de zon cq wind kan zitten. Mooie kust vlakbij. Zeer uitgebreide informatie over het huis en de omgeving. Alleen 1 van de matrassen was wat minder goed (beetje aflopend naar buiten). Verder helemaal perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by MARIA TERESA CONROTTO GRIMALDI

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My husband and I are retired people. We both worked in the field of marketing and communication. We were born and raised in Turin (Piedmont-North Italy) and our residence is still in Turin, however, every year when we are free of commitments, we like to spend some time in Santa Caterina di Pittinuri in Sardinia. We landed in the Island the first time in May 1970, for our honeymoon.

Why they chose this property

Santa Caterina di Pittinuri has always made us feel good. Along the many years, we realized that such a spot was for us not only a magical place for our holidays but something more. Therefore, we began to nurture the dream of having a personal refuge right there. One day, during a walk, we noticed a piece of advice “plot for sale”: we bought that piece of land and we started to build the house.
Why we like so much Santa Caterina di Pittinuri? Many are the reasons: it is a pristine place; life runs easily and all is genuine. The climate is excellent. The elders of the place say that in the past century when epidemics (malaria, lung disease, etc.) caused many victims, the survivors so debilitated were taken to Santa Caterina of Pittinuri for the healthy properties of its climate. The bay with the majestic cliffs is like an enormous piece of art carved under the sky; the generous hospitality and kindness of the locals and much more make Santa Caterina a special place.
Since a few years, we have decided to open our home to other people. Many are the reasons. Forty years ago, we arrived to Sardinia as tourists and now we feel like being native Sardinian! We are pleased to pass on this passion and to provide to other people the hospitality we received at the time we were tourists. ... Finally, the proceeds we get from the lease allow us to do all the maintenance to keep the house in perfect order and efficiency.

What makes this property unique

.This house was built with care to exalt holiday times in full harmony with nature. The house is bathed by the rays of the sun from the first to the last ray of every day sunshine. In the porch, you may have your breakfast enjoying the sunrise from the mountains behind; in the evening, you can say good-bye to the sun that sinks into the sea, while sipping a Martini on the terrace. The outdoor area has many pleasant corners as “cozy refuges ". A thick hedge of green Pittosporum is perfect to shelter you when the mistral wind blows. On the contrary, the North wing of the garden will give you relief when the hot sirocco wind blows. The hammock under the foliage of the olive trees will be so tempting when the hot sun shines. Late in the afternoon, you might enjoy reading a book close to the lavender bushes and late evening the lawn will be a perfect bed to applaud the moonrise under a starry sky.

Languages:

English, Italian

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