Arzachena Costa Smeralda, Italy
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
Sardinian stazzo hideaway
Low-lying stone farmhouses sit among ancient olive groves along the Saloni Lagoon, where quiet country trails replace coastal bustle.
“Opened in 2020, stylish country enclave Cascioni Eco Retreat is set on a 90-acre nature reserve a short distance from the Emerald Coast.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Generous suites featuring private heated plunge pools, dedicated veranda gardens, and attentive country-house service.
Notable
Spa Mediterranea features a macchia-scented Finnish sauna, Turkish hammam, and rituals using estate-pressed olive oil.
Notable
Estate-milled olive oils, Gallurese culinary rituals, and guided canoe excursions across the adjacent Saloni Lagoon.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The interiors are contemporary in style, but take their cues from traditional Sardinian construction, lending them a richness of texture and a rustic-luxe personality.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds border the Saloni Lagoon for morning canoeing, with Arzachena archaeological sites and Costa Smeralda coves a short drive away.
The rooms
Suites open onto private lawn gardens and heated plunge pools, framed by rough-hewn granite and earthy Sardinian textures.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curving swimming pool sits beside the stone farmhouse, bordered by manicured lawns and olive trees.
The spa
Open-air treatments take place on draped hay beds in a woodland pavilion, using fresh herbs and estate botanicals.
The indoor pool and baths
A heated stone pool is lit by candlelight, set alongside a herbal Finnish sauna and Turkish hammam.
Restaurant
Ulìa Ristorante Naturale
Tables sit under stone arches, serving seasonal Gallurese dishes built around estate-harvested olive oils and garden vegetables.
At the table
Guests taste estate-pressed olive oils under ancient trees, or sip Gallura wines beside the lounge hearth.
How it began
Built around a traditional Gallurese stazzo farmhouse, the estate was conceived to safeguard an 18-hectare reserve and 3,000 olive trees.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.