The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia!

The House is a dream, Francesca was super friendly and welcoming. The area is absolutely georgeous. You can choose between several wonderful beaches, make nice day trips and get the best pizza just around the corner. The house is right beside the road, so you do hear the life outside, but that didn't bother us too much. In short: we highly recommend a stay in La Casa Manca, but be aware: you might not want to go back.

Francesca's house is very charming, spacious and had everything we needed. Even though it is in the middle of a village, it is quiet at night and the private garden gives it a very rural feel. The location is great to explore the beaches around Chia, Sant'Antioco or the area around Iglesias. Francesca is a lovely host and made us feel very welcome.

I spent the first week of October 2015 at the beautiful Casa Manca in Masainas, Southern Sardinia, and would like to share some thoughts. Firstly : for anyone trying to escape big-city stress, this part of the world is unique. Slow pace, super-friendly people, lovely weather, world-class beaches, endless natural beauty, low cost-of-living : Southern Sardinia has it all. Secondly : the property. Built in the 1700's, it has been painstakingly restored to the original (with all mod cons) by the owner, an important Italian architect. In fact the early inhabitants would be pleasantly shocked if they could see it, interiors, exterior, garden which supercede most boutique hotels. There is a magical tranquility about this place that cannot be described : I spent so many hours in the serene gardens reading, chatting, listening to birdsong, dozing. I really cannot recomment this place enough : one of the most relaxing holidays of my life ; I aim to return here as often as possible. Could not fault a single thing.

We really enjoyed staying at Antica Casa Manca. Francesca was very kind in letting us check in early and the house was lovely and clean. It is a spacious house with a beautiful shared courtyard and secure parking. It is close to shops, the beach and an interesting part of Sardinia. Francesca was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We would recommend this house to others. Thanks Francesca!