We stayed for 2 weeks at Franco's villa just outside Alghero. The location really is fantastic - we were looking for a villa that is away from town and not overlooked, with a pool and plenty of space, but close enough to civilisation for everything you need on a holiday. This has all of these. The villa is accessed down a track leading to automatic gates onto a lit drive of cypress trees, which opens out onto a plot with super views across the local countryside. It is very quiet and peaceful, with just the sound of insects and birds (plus plenty of geckos and the occasional passing tortoise!). Despite this, it’s only a few minutes’ drive to an excellent bakery, and a supermarket, with the town of Alghero only a few minutes further on. The property was well equipped - only comment would be it could benefit from a kettle (and larger mugs for the English tea drinkers), scissors and some larger glasses (we added a few while we were there). Air conditioning was high quality and very much needed for relief from the 34 degree heat. The pool is a good size, warm and well maintained, and there is plenty of outdoor space with sun shades and loungers. Franco and his daughter were excellent hosts, providing very rapid response to any questions before and during our stay, as well as a much appreciated 'dolce selection' delivered during the weekly pool servicing. There is a restaurant within walking distance although we went there only the once as it was a bit too formal for us. There are plenty of other nice places to eat in Alghero and all around the area (Sa Sevada is a great choice for good food with lively atmosphere after you go to see the sunset at Spiaggia di Porticciolo). Overall the villa provides an excellent location to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside, as well as a base from which to explore local towns and all the amazing beaches of North West Sardinia with their warm clear waters (be prepared for crowded beaches in peak season – but we often went later in afternoon when they thin out and it’s a much nicer temperature too). A car is essential!