Nanclares de Gamboa is in a truly beautiful and unique location. We had a restful stay and enjoyed sitting outside on the terrace watching the weather change on the lake.
The accommodation in a converted church is comfortable and well equipped. As you would expect with a very old building, some parts are quite rustic, but we had a comfortable stay. As it is a stone church, the interior can be cool, but we appreciated that when it was 39° outside!
Paz was kind enough to leave us mineral water and pasteurised milk in the fridge, and basics (coffee, salt, pepper, sugar, olive oil and vinegar) in the kitchen. There are dogs on the property but they were very friendly and did not trouble us.
Be aware that the area is very rural. This means it is beautiful and peaceful, but you will need to drive 20minutes into Vitoria for a restaurant or food shopping.
You can access the lakeshore below the church, but the best areas for recreation are on the other side of the lake. The village of Landa has an artificial beach, large picnic area and showers. The Garayo Parc has a lovely shingle beach, lifeguards and bike hire. You can cycle all around the lake on special paths, but be warned - it is 45km!