Podere San Francesco

A peaceful countryside spot with kind staff.

My main concern was the cleanliness, which was unacceptable, even if the room had cost €50 rather than €80. Room 3, in the smaller building, was below ground level, almost like a basement, and very humid. The bathroom was tiny, had no window or ventilation, and the hot water came and went. Cobwebs and different kinds of spiders were everywhere, and poor housekeeping left a foul smell. The electrical system also needs updating: switching on the hairdryer tripped the breaker, likely because of an overload. Getting back at night was difficult too. The unlit area meant using my phone flashlight, and the dirt road to the building was hard on cars and trolleys. The garden was disorganized, with a few tables and chairs scattered about, all mismatched and looking as if they had been found somewhere. The property's condition is a matter of personal opinion, but I can't comment on room 3 or the other rooms beyond my own experience. My advice to anyone who finds this place is to inspect the room before paying, and not to pay in advance by bank transfer.

The farm is in a beautiful setting among lots of olive trees, but it looks abandoned. We booked and had confirmation for a lake-view room with breakfast, then were given access with a code sent by WhatsApp, with no real welcome. Our room was on the ground floor, below garden level. Housekeeping was poor, with cobwebs and insects, and the bathroom was tiny and had no window. Breakfast was just snacks and yogurt kept in a noisy camping fridge.

The lovely kitten was the one bright spot. The property is surrounded by olive trees, with the lake in the background, but my room was disappointing. It was on the ground floor below the garden and felt very damp, with little chance to air it out. The bathroom was tiny, windowless, and hard to get into. The fixed shower was awkward, there wasn't enough surface space, and there was nothing provided except a partly used liquid soap. Breakfast was dismal, sparse, and very poor quality. Covid has nothing to do with it, since plenty of other places manage to serve fresh food. Payment was cash only. I've never seen a business without a POS!