B&B La Pajara

We stayed for eight days but had to leave two days early because our son got sick. There were some good points: the owners welcomed us warmly, asked in advance if we were comfortable with their lovely dogs, and the pool was clean. The apartment had air conditioning in the living room, though the bedrooms stayed pleasantly cool without it. The beds were fine, and the garden was well kept, with lovely lighting in the evening. There were plenty of problems too. Some room windows and shutters wouldn’t open or close. Dog feces were only removed occasionally, and our son stepped in some. There was a strong urine smell in a few places, and heavy statues were left unsecured around the property. The oven and lighter didn’t work. The playground shown in the photos wasn’t there, which was one of our booking criteria and a real disappointment. Moldy apples were being fed to the birds. The kitchen had very little equipment. Kitchen towels weren’t changed, the apartment was cleaned once during our stay, and fresh bath towels were provided once after three days. We also forgot our son’s bibs, including one that was personalized. After contacting the owners several times, we got little response. Much later, we were told shipping was expensive, even though family could have picked them up. We heard nothing more. That left us with a very disappointing impression. It could have been a really nice stay, but we were left with a bitter aftertaste. We first booked through Ebookers, then canceled because we were immediately offered a better deal.

The pool was lovely, and it can be used until 7:00 PM. Check-in is at 4:00 PM. We stayed for a weekend, and the owner was kind and welcoming. The room didn’t meet my expectations and wasn’t clean. There were centipedes on the bedroom wall and under the bed, along with dead flies. The shower had mold and rust, and the place felt a bit shabby. It was raining heavily and water came into the house, as shown in the photo I attached. Otherwise, it’s a quiet place, 3-4 km from Nardò.

We booked directly with the owners for four days, with no intermediaries. It’s a great location for reaching the wonderful beaches along the coast. The owners are welcoming, and the pool and outdoor area are pleasant and functional. Everything else was beyond reproach.

The place itself was lovely and peaceful. The apartment looked nice too, but it was poorly maintained and didn't work properly. Customer service was disappointing, so I wouldn't recommend it.