Villa Maria

The B&B is located in the countryside around Dorgali; given it has no ‘proper’ address, it is not that easy to find until you are on the right road, from where it is signposted. From the SS125, you can follow the follow “Turismo Rurale Filieri” signs; from Dorgali, the “Santa Elena” is signposted. If you have managed to find it, parking is available on the grounds. Note that check-in is only after 7 pm; earlier check-in might be arranged on request, but probably not before 5 pm, either. While you wait, you can walk around the house on the right-hand side and down the ramp to the pool area and enjoy the beautiful views and the nicely kept grounds, with lots of space for everyone (only four rooms…). Beware of the mosquitos, though – bring strong insect repellent (the rooms are equipped with electric insect repellent devices). The studios have a fully equipped kitchen, so good for self-catering; all being one room, it also means you get the compressor kicking in about every hour (noise). They also feature a walk-in wardrobe (at least my room did…), one adapter for ‘proper’ (CEE type F) European plugs, and a decently sized bathroom with a spacious shower (no hair dryer, though). The bed was ok if a bit hard; the pillow was a bit thin for my taste. My room could also not be fully darkened, as one window has no blinds and could not be opened, either. As already indicated by others, the WiFi is very slow (to the extent that for some pages my device thought there was no internet connection); mobile phone reception is fine, though. The breakfast was the usual (limited) Italian fare – nothing to write home about… A watch-it: Payment is only in cash – bring enough with you (can be inconvenient for a longer stay…).