Rustic & refined Sardinia stay in a historic country house

Step back in time at an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of the Sinis Peninsula, featuring a lush Mediterranean garden and charming period interiors - includes breakfast

• Historic island charm: Originally an ancient farmhouse, Hotel Lucrezia has been lovingly restored to preserve the soulful essence of traditional Sardinian life. Once the home of the generous Lucrezia herself, the building serves as a sober testimony to the local nobility's functional elegance, with many original features still intact. Within its historic walls, you’ll find common areas decorated with a restored oil mill and millstone, while the billiard room offers a quiet spot for a game by the fireplace.

• A botanical sanctuary: The heart of your hotel is undoubtedly its Mediterranean garden, a leafy backyard oasis designed to transport you into a world of tranquillity. Beneath the shade of century-old trees and flowering jasmine, you can discover a traditional wine cellar, an old well, and even an original grain wheel. It is the perfect setting to enjoy a crisp glass of local vernaccia wine while soaking up the scent of fig and olive trees.

• Traditional local flavours: Mornings at the hotel begin with a generous continental breakfast served in the courtyard, featuring homemade breads, local cheeses, and traditional Italian cakes. Upon request, you can also look forward to an authentic dinner prepared by the resident chef, showcasing the rich gastronomic heritage of the region. Savour fresh seafood specialities and regional delicacies under the stars, accompanied by a curated selection of fine Sardinian wines.

How to get thereThe hotel is located in the village of Riola Sardo in western Sardinia. The nearest commercial airport is Cagliari Elmas Airport, which is approximately an hour and 20 minutes away by car. Alternatively, Alghero Airport is about an hour and 40 minutes' drive from the property. While public transport options are available via the town of Oristano, we’d recommend hiring a car in order to get the most out of the beautiful area. 

Good to knowPlease note that dinner bookings at the hotel must be made in advance, typically by the early afternoon. The hotel also operates a cashless payment policy for certain transactions.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.