La Chintana

The grounds are lovely, with a well-kept garden, a pool, beautiful scenery, and real peace and quiet. It’s an old farmhouse, and you can tell the host cares about nature: rubbish is sorted, and there are plans for an electric car charger. The nearby beaches are beautiful. La Pelosa is worth trying late in the season, Porto Palmas works year-round, and Argentiera is a fascinating ghost town with a walk up to the cliffs. That quiet comes at a cost. You need a car for everything, and shopping can mean a 45-minute drive, especially late in the season when nearby supermarkets close early or have empty shelves. There were no restaurants open nearby late in the season either. The bedrooms are very small because it’s a historic building, and I wouldn’t call it suitable for young children, with signs asking them not to touch the white pebbles, flowers, or fish. Our flat had no working heating, so early mornings in October were very cold. The hot water also failed on several days. Once we had to run the shower for 20 minutes before it warmed up, and reporting it didn’t lead to a repair. Wasps made eating outside difficult. The worst disruption came near the end of the season, when construction started in the yard one morning with a cement mixer. Dust covered our breakfast, and after we lost half a morning, the compensation was only a small price reduction for one day. The pool had also been closed and its chairs removed while guests were still staying there. On our last day our four-year-old had been sick overnight and was crying, so we asked for a late checkout to shower and pack. At noon the hosts tried to come into the flat while we were still packing, and the argument turned into shouting and a threat from the host. Other guests were allowed to stay until 5 pm without being disturbed. We left at 2 pm and don’t plan to return. There was a clear difference between the older owners and their son and daughter. The younger generation tried to find a middle ground. The older hostess was especially aggressive and completely unprofessional when we couldn’t go along with what she wanted at checkout. She seemed not to realize they’re charging luxury prices for a luxury product.

The owners were so friendly, and we had a great stay at La Chintana. The houses were spotless and had everything we needed. The location was amazing.

Marco's father was very welcoming, and we really enjoyed our trip. It’s a lovely place. The one thing I’d change is the second bed: its mattress was too thin and uncomfortable for our little girl.

My little sister picked this place for her wedding, and I stayed for a week. The views made it a stunning venue. The owners and staff went above and beyond, and nothing seemed like too much trouble. I’d definitely recommend it.