The garden house near the beach
9 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Cocooned in enchanting, luxuriant gardens, and just an easy stroll from the divine sandy beach of Santa Margherita di Pula, Maria is an oasis of tranquillity and calm. Imbued with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and featuring a fabulous pool area, the property invites relaxation and repose. For those who desire a combination of lazy beach life and leafy seclusion, there are few better villas to choose from.
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Keyholder highlights
- A quick stroll from an idyllic sandy beach
- Spacious, beautifully designed interiors
- A tempting pool
- Total immersion in luxuriant gardens
Gallery
Maria's tempting figure-of-eight pool, surrounded by decking and sun loungers.
Where you will spend much of your time.
Maria's al fresco areas are secluded by mature trees.
Maria rising amidst its luxuriant gardens.
As dusk falls the atmosphere is magical.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist available during your stay for emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- A mid-week clean and linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
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The Area
Maria is located in the south of Sardinia, just 250m from the fabled beach of Santa Margherita di Pula, whose paradisiacal golden-white sands stretch for some 2km along the coastline. Served by a series of beach clubs with restaurants, bars and other facilities, it is here where you will no doubt spend much of your time while not at the villa.
In terms of other beaches in the area, there is an embarrassment of riches, with numerous irresistible options nearby. Some of the best are Su Giudeu, Tuaredda, Porto Tramatzu and Porto Pino, but there are many more.
Sardinia's capital, Cagliari, is less than an hour's drive away, and the city offers plenty to see, do and experience. Its old centre, divided into four quarters, brims with architectural and historical interest, including the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, fortified towers and bastions, a 13th-century cathedral and numerous other churches. There's also a botanical garden, a great food market, an archaeological museum, a flamingo-rich nature reserve (the Molentargius Park) and, of course, plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars.
A 15-minute drive away is the colourful, vibrant-but-laid-back town of Pula, whose winning mix of narrow streets, piazzas, craft shops, boutiques, a street market (once a week), restaurants, and bars make it a pleasure to spend time in.
Other places of interest nearby include the fascinating Phoenician and Roman archaeological site of Nora (20 minutes), which occupies a peninsula above the sea; and the incredible cave complex of Is Zuddas.
A little further afield, but still within an easy day trip is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Barumini, an archaeological wonder that testifies to Sardinia's prehistoric Nuragic civilisation, dating back some 3,000 years. Finally, the islands of San Pietro and Sant'Antioco, just off the southwestern tip of Sardinia, are also worth a visit.
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