We spent one week in the beginning of June 2010 in this cottage. Away from it all, as described on the website, it is indeed. In the morning and in the evening, the sheep go by, on their way to and from their grazing grounds on the surrounding hills, and that’s about as much traffic as you will get in this country lane. Apart from peace and quiet, great features of the cottage are: all windows have mosquito netting, the generous food and drinks supply on arrival (bread, butter, cheese, jam, sausage, wine, mirto, plenty of bottled water, coffee, fruit juice, lemonade, spaghetti, canned tomatoes, artichokes and mushrooms), the cleanliness, both inside and outside, adequate heating, blankets and down duvets for the beds, plenty of kitchen and bath linens, pots and pans and kitchen utensils, herbs and spices, three mountain bikes, three loungers, which can be taken outside on the brand new big terrace with bbq and outdoor shower. As to the village of Teulada, it has a covered market (open daily) and a few small supermarkets where you will find everything you need. We tried two restaurants: Sebera (twice), which serves fantastic grilled fish (“orata”) and really good French fries (“patate fritte”) and La Grotta Azzurra (once). Both serve OK pasta and pizza. As to beaches, the nearest one was our favourite, Portu Tramatzu, next to Porto Teulada, just a short drive away: big stretches of soft white sand and the shallow acquamarine water Sardinia is famous for. There is a small “organised” area, where you can hire beach chairs and parasols, have a drink or a snack at the bar, use the changing rooms and toilets and hire a boat if you like. As to excursions, there is not a great deal to see northwest of Teulada. The beautiful mountainous and windy road from Chia to Teulada changes to flat and monotonous as soon as you drive further on in the direction of Giba. We visited Nebida and Buggerru, two small coastal villages on the west coast, but did not find them very appealing. Absolutely fabulous however is the Tempio di Antas, which is in an idyllic spot and has a Machu Picchu feel about it. It is on the scenic road from Iglesias to Fluminimaggiore. Other highlights of our stay: the beauty of the Costa del Sud, the Roman settlement at Nora, the beach of Santa Margharita di Pula, which is sheltered by pine forests, and Pula, a nice seaside resort with a lively little centre.