L'agnata Di De André

“Lovely lodging, friendly service, great cycling”

Came here based on Trip Advisor reviews, and our own map showing potentially good (road) cycling in the area, and were amply rewarded. Traveling by car we had a little difficulty finding our way (our car GPS could not find the final 6km access road but our iPhone did). It is probably advisable to... more

Came here based on Trip Advisor reviews, and our own map showing potentially good (road) cycling in the area, and were amply rewarded. Traveling by car we had a little difficulty finding our way (our car GPS could not find the final 6km access road but our iPhone did). It is probably advisable to get further directions by calling if you are arriving at night! The last 6 km are on a remote winding road that is not lit up. This is what adds to the hotel’s appeal. It is remote and quiet and deep in the heart of northern Sardinia! The room we picked looked out over the pool and was extremely quiet. Also clean and furnished nicely. The grounds are well kept and there is plenty of space to relax, stroll, sit and read, swim or sunbathe. The personnel at reception and in the dining areas were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. We had a few special requests (e.g. changing our clothes in the ground floor guest bathroom in order to take our first ride before our room was ready, leaving our bikes in a back alley behind the annex rooms) that were met without hesitation. We were there for cycling so we rode up the 6 km access road the first day and then rode south and west on SS 392. The next day we drove with our bikes in the car and parked at Luras, NE of Tempio Pausania and did a large 56 km loop ride descending practically down to Olbia then back up. Both beautiful rides with tremendous views. We enjoyed the pre dinner aperitif nightly (and the music that was played while doing so) and the dinners were delicious and filling. Some reviewers seem dissatisfied with the meal plan. These must be people who are traveling without the receptiveness one must have to the food of another region as well as the pace of meals. There is nothing that says that food in Sardinia is going to be like the food you eat in the region you come from. In fact Sardinia has wonderful culinary traditions we’ve seen from past visits we have made there. Accept it for what it is, ask questions about ingredients and decline what you can’t eat if necessary. The local sourcing of food (dairy and meat especially) means that I (the chef in the family) was unable to exactly re-create the fabulously tasty Zuppa Gallurese (a sort of cheese strata) when I returned home because there is no cheese that would replicate what was used. American stores do import some Italian cheeses but not these ones! Overall we enjoyed the meals immensely and breakfast was pleasantly available outside at the time of year we were there (early September) Hope someday we can come back.

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“Days in Paradise Part 2”

This year my wife and I spent a few days at L'Agnata including my mother and brother in law. It was the 3rd time for my wife & me and we already booked ourselves in again for next year. But then we will enjoy the privacy of this idyllic spot on our own again. The location, the people, wine and di... more

This year my wife and I spent a few days at L'Agnata including my mother and brother in law. It was the 3rd time for my wife & me and we already booked ourselves in again for next year. But then we will enjoy the privacy of this idyllic spot on our own again. The location, the people, wine and dine, everything is unique and makes this place a very special retreat for relaxation. Highly recommendable.

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“Beautiful, remote, tranquil and classy”

We loved our time at L'Agnata di De André. It is beautiful building and lovely gardens and we had a very comfortable room. It certainly suits those who like a quiet time or exploring the deep countryside; perhaps not children or those needing close access to a beech. We were only slightly disa... more

We loved our time at L'Agnata di De André. It is beautiful building and lovely gardens and we had a very comfortable room. It certainly suits those who like a quiet time or exploring the deep countryside; perhaps not children or those needing close access to a beech. We were only slightly disappointed with the food particularly dinner, which was not as creative and special as the surroundings. Although we were not warned at the time of booking, we were enormously fortunate in timing our visit with a 'Jazz' concert on the lawn in front of the building attended by 500 people. We were very moved by the superb music and the intimate beautiful setting.

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