HOT HOTEL

Cala Cuncheddi Sardinia, Italy

- BY JENNA CAMPBELL

Part of the VRetreats Italian hotel collection, which prides itself on offering stays set within historic buildings with a “strong personality and sense of place”, the hotel is an idyllic bolthole to escape from the busier, well-trodden resorts, but still well-situated enough for those who want to rent a car and explore.

Renovated just over 10 years ago, this four-star property feels reminiscent of an upscale beach house and offers panoramic views from the poolside and many of the property's suites and rooms.

Wildflower landscaping, rustic paving stones and nods to the traditions of Sardinia - think animal masks, mosaics and ocean-inspired installations - run throughout the hotel's grounds, providing a synergy between old and new, giving the experience a serene and calming air.

Its infinity pool overlooking the glistening waters of Li Cuncheddi Bay is its calling card, but the hotel's 85 rooms and suites across three levels are beautifully designed to feel both contemporary and traditional with natural colour schemes, oak fixtures, and a mix of marble, Molteni&C and concrete furnishings.

The majority have a sea view, while some have Moorish-style patios or verandas, and others overlook the gardens, the latter beautifully scented with native flowers and trees.

The hotel also encompasses a fitness suite with Technogym equipment as well as its own spa, which extends past the private garden and on to the beach, with gazebos set up for guests to continue massages with beauty specialists.

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