Villa Mannu - Spring 09
Alfie4
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
Review Submitted: June 7, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
This is a tremendously high quality place from where to enjoy a visit to Sardinia - this was our first visit to the island. We all thought that the property is actually better than the photographs portray - how many times can you say that? The view out to sea and up the coast to Bosa is breathtaking and it seems to follow you wherever you are on this site. None of the properties nearby overlook it in any way. Instead they add to the surrounding view. Recent additions such as the bamboo roofing to one patio make it one of the best places I can imagine to have a long breakfast. The pool provides an excellent diversion and way to cool off - full justification to go nowhere else for a day or two. Also, because there is no other property adjacent to the pool, there is no chance of disturbing neighbours with "pool noise". The owners have put in plenty of pool safety measures, if you have very young children.
The property owners provide excellent communications and are happy to answer any questions. We got the feeling that they have put a lot into this property and apart from the obvious financial returns needed, genuinely want their guests to enjoy the island as they do. They seem to quickly respond to any comments and suggestions from guests.
Snorkelling from the nearby rocks was tremendous - lots of fish - the best I've seen for many years. Would need to be calm for todellers to go in and would suggest "jelly" shoes for kids because there are sea urchins on the rocks.
Bosa had a realy nice feel to it - a real town, not swamped by tourism (in May anyway). The beach at Bosa Marina was also very good, even when the sea is rough.
A car is essential when staying at this property. The coast road to Alghero is a must. And Alghero itself, plus the coast to the north-west are well worth a visit. We flew to Olbia Airport - about a two and a half hour drive - which provides a really interesting drive across the island. Plenty of other good beaches to the south too.
In summary, we would have no hesitation in recommending this property to friends. We were very reluctant to leave - that says it all!
Owner's Response: We are delighted our guests are enjoying the villa and some of the new developments we have put in place.
We try to make the villa as homely as possible. We have had some useful comments from our guests, including yourselves. As a result of these comments we are now purchasing a new fridge freezer (we agree the old one is passed it's sell by date). Now that the electricity supply to the house is increased we will also be purchasing a microwave oven.
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