Luxi Bia

Rooms

Each cottage is a beautiful restoration of a once crumbling ruin. As many of the original features and materials as possible have been reclaimed, from the strong juniper ceiling beams to the old facade stones repurposed as the garden walls. Fragrant herbs are planted around the courtyards, which are enclosed by ancient olive trees. Inside, rooms are decked out in achingly cool vintage and handcrafted furnishings, making them spaces you'll want to linger in. 

La Residenza is a gorgeous couple's escape, tucked away into the hillside and very private. Beneath pitched caned ceilings, there's a good size double bedroom with an ensuite shower room, a sitting room with a cosy wood-burner, a full kitchen and romantic dining nook for two. Out front there's a shaded patio where you can lounge, eat, and soak up the silence. 

A stone's throw across the grounds, Casa Corte is a stylish hideaway for four. The two ensuite double bedrooms offer friends or couples travelling together ample privacy, and they lead into a large open-plan living and dining room. The sleek wine-red kitchen is tucked behind a partition wall, and glass doors lead into a courtyard shrouded by olive trees. Its north-facing position means it stays pleasantly cool, so you can make the most of the wild surroundings. Note that both beds are doubles, so friends or teens will need to be happy sharing a bed. 

Tech is kept to a minimum, so there are no TVs - you're encouraged to reconnect with nature here. That said, there are bluetooth speakers and if you bring your own devices you can use the WiFi to stream to your heart's content, plus air-con and heating are installed for your comfort. 

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Beach towels
• Bluetooth sound system
• Coffee / tea making
• Fireplace
• Hairdryer
• Mosquito net
• Terrace/balcony
• Toiletries
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

Both cottages have modern, fully equipped kitchens for self-catering, and you can opt for a basket of breakfast ingredients to be waiting on your arrival. This might include fresh fruit and bread, yogurt, jam, ricotta (if in season) and coffee. Casa Corte also has a barbecue if you want to take dinner alfresco. 

The closest shops are in Santadi (a 5-minute drive), which has a supermarket, bakeries (fresh bread baked daily in a wood-fired oven), butchers (homemade salami and roast suckling pig upon request), fruit and veggie shops with local produce. There's also a fishmonger who comes through daily with his catch from the port of Sant'Antioco. As in most of rural Italy, almost all of the small shops are closed on Sundays. Santadi also has a few well-rated restaurants if you fancy dining out, including a popular pizzeria. 

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Coffee maker
• Dishwasher
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Hob or stove
• Oven

Activities

• Visit one of the many archaeological sites this region is known for – Pani Loriga and Montessu are the nearest, just a 5 minute drive
• The area has authentic family-run wineries, several sell their wares in Santadi and organise tastings in town
• Discover one of the local natural swimming holes – these are best in spring and early summer (rainfall dependent)
• The stunning Sulcis coast offers breathtaking sandy beaches at Porto Pino, Porto Tramatzu, Candiani and Spiaggia dei Francesi, rugged islands, and historic sites including the ruined Roman city of Nora
• Enjoy a day trip to Sant'Antioco island, which is actually connected to the mainland by a bridge, for its long history, caves and beautiful beaches – you can also go horse riding
• Explore the wonderfully wild Gutturu Mannu mountains along (often imperfectly marked!) trails 
• Book fishing trips and sailing excursions out of Teulada

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Birdwatching
• Boat trips
• Fishing
• Historical sites
• Horse riding
• Plantlife / flora
• Sailing
• Stargazing
• Traditional cultures
• Wine tasting

Kids

Luxi Bia is a tranquil property with carefully curated and designed interiors. Therefore, it isn't suited for smaller more lively guests, so has a 14 years and over policy. Note also that there are no twin beds nor extra beds, and only Casa Corte has a second bedroom.

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Luxi Bia is found in a tranquil valley up the road from the small untouristy town of Santadi, inland from Sardinia's south-west coast, and about an hour from the capital Cagliari. 

By Air:

Fly to Cagliari Elmas Airport, the island's largest airport. From here it is an hour's drive to the property. 

By Car:

For car hire, see our car rental recommendations. You will need a car to explore the island, Santadi is not well served by public transport.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.