PRO's:
+ responsive hosts and flexible allowing us to upgrade to the other property next door halfway through the trip
+ 110 mbps (ish) internet
+ country setting, feels like rural living e.g. you can hear sheep etc..
+ baby equipment provided
+ hot water good (electrically heated)
CON's:
- emaciated dog in cage barks next door (nothing to do this with property other than being adjacent). Has been previously reported to authorities but it is ok for Spain. It is still relatively 'tranquil' as the listing states if you ignore this, but you might find unpleasant depending on how you like to see animals treated..
- We went in March, it wasn't that cold outside (13C-17C) but you really feel this inside as the style of property doesn't have good insulation..The living room would need the open fire on (we didn't want to with our child) as the freestanding electric heaters aren't up to that, the floor absorbs heat immediately. Bathrooms are like being outside. Bedrooms have wall heater/AC units. Difficult to dry clothes... perhaps this is just typical of this kind of property, .. We moved halfway through to their other property and it was a bit better..
- electric costs extra. 40e for one week, largely due to electrical heating
- no oven, only hobs
- land not well kept