Sardinian gourmet holiday

A peaceful foodie holiday in the Sardinian countryside - flights and car hire included

The four-star Is Benas Country Lodge is a traditional, charming hotel in the beautiful, relatively untouched countryside of the Sinis peninsula - a protected marine area on the western coast of the Italian island of Sardinia.

This small (only 18 bedrooms) and peaceful lodge feels like a real home away from home and has been decorated in an elegant English country cottage style. Is Benas is surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens, a swimming pool and sunbathing terrace and a sheltered outdoor dining area. The restaurant serves a scrumptious offering of traditional Sardinian and Italian cuisine (think plenty of fresh fish and colourful vegetables) and when you're ready to burn off your lunch, there are also tennis courts, a bowling green and bike rental available.

With a stunning countryside setting, you can really get away from it all here, but when you're ready to introduce yourself back into civilisation; there's an 18-hole golf course two kilometres from the hotel and stunning beaches with white sand and clear turquoise sea are just a few minutes’ drive away.

This perfectly planned package includes half-board (breakfast and a seven-course gourmet tasting menu for dinner each evening), a welcome drink, car hire for the duration of your stay, flights with British Airways, and a choice of a seven or 14-night stay.