We spent two great weeks at Villa L'Orto. The house is tucked away in the foothills, up a quiet country road amongst olive and citrus groves. All you can hear are birds, crickets and the goats next door. Absolute peace and seclusion, but hop on one of the house bikes and you can be in the tiny village of Portixeddu or on a wonderful sandy beach in just 10 minutes (3 minutes by car!). Everything was as described, the owner Alan was really helpful and all his restaurant and other recommendations were great. The house is compact with a huge balcony along the whole length of the building and the accommodation is just as good for 2 people as for a larger group. We loved the outdoor shower! Great hiking and mountain biking trails lead directly from the house either to several secluded beaches or into the hills. The dunes extend quite a way inland in some places, but generally the area is surprisingly green with lots of evergreen shrubs. A dramatic (sometimes challenging) trail runs along the whole coastline in the area and hiking over the cliffs to tiny coves with crystal clear, turquoise water, makes a great day out. It was late season and some facilities were not open every day, but it didn't give us any problems, and the roads and beaches were blissfully empty. The area is not overly touristy or commercialised and everything had a very chilled, authentic feeling about it. The ruined remains of the mining industry on the coast give it a special flair. If you need a shopping fix, Cagliari and Iglesias are also not too far away! For a relaxing holiday, with lots of outdoor activities, mountains, beautiful beaches and wonderful scenery, it's perfect.