In Our Garden

Tearing yourself away from this gorgeous little patch of the world might be a bit tricky, but once you’ve spied the sea views on site you’ll no doubt be keen to get down to the coast and see it more closely. Capitana (10 minutes’ bike ride/five minutes’ drive) is your nearest seaside town, with a couple of nice beaches and a handful of historic landmarks to look out for. If you don’t mind going just a little further (half an hour’s cycle/15 minutes’ drive), you can get to Poetto, which has one of Sardinia’s longest and loveliest beaches. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are popular activities here, but there’s also plenty of space along the eight kilometres of sand for serviced beaches and quieter, less developed spots. A day trip to Cagliari (half an hour’s drive) is a fine idea too – the cathedral, Roman amphitheatre and Torre dell’Elefante are among the top sights, and it’s also worth browsing the local produce in Mercato di San Benedetto and taking a wander through the Castello district’s maze of streets.