Il Vecchio Ginepro

We were interested in staying near Arzachena because of it's proximity to the Olbia airport and to both archaeological sites and La Maddalena Archipelago. Il Vecchio Ginepro proved the perfect location for our needs. Unfortunately, when one begins one's travels with perfection, it sets a very high bar for subsequent experiences. What a wonderful place to stay! Barbara and Sebastiano were gracious and very helpful hosts. The accommodations were spacious and comfortable. Breakfasts and special dinners were generous and delicious. We had pleasant interactions with other guests, many of whom were regular visitors. The setting was tranquil with birdsong, the tinkling of bells of goats, sheep, and cattle, and the occasional baying of hunting dogs in the distance. Sebastiano is not only an amazing cook but also a visionary architect who has created buildings in harmony with the existing farmhouse of the ancestral farm. Trained as a surveyor, he uses his eye for the landscape to create unique designs utilizing traditional Sardinian building techniques and materials to summon buildings, walls, and walkways from the earth as if channeling Frank Lloyd Wright. Barbara helped us arrange an unforgettable sailing tour of La Maddalena Archipelago, directed us to supermarkets for picnic supplies, and kept us comfortable, informed, and connected throughout our stay of five nights. One of the very best agriturismos of our many years of traveling in Europe, Il Vecchio Ginepro is worth every penny, and, yes, there is an ancient juniper (700 years old) just outside the welcoming front door.