Finca Terra Viva — Hotel in Cabeceras

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This property looks stunning, however DO NOT go here if there is potential of rain. It is so loud that it’s unbearable, there is too much movement in the panelling, which means a single rain drop pings through the whole property. It is actually quite incredible that they have managed to construct a building that echoes a single rain drop at such a decibel.

That’s not the only issue, the cooking facility is of poor quality, the Teflon is coming off the pots and pans (this is a forever chemical, which is cancerous).

You will need to cook, as when stated the breakfast is included on the advert. They really mean “ we provide ingredients “. They do not cook it!

There is no form of heating or cooling the property at all! This is a problem when you are so high up a mountain. As it’s a lot cooling than what you will be use too.

BOOKING.COM advise us to leave the place, then released our card details to the people, who then off their own back, charged us for all the nights, when we stayed for one, as it was not how it was advertised. Booking.com advised us to just leave, then by leaving we forfeited the agreement. This was a disgrace by booking.com.

The reviews on booking.com are not what they seem, ALWAYS CHECK GOOGLE REVIEWS!!!!

There is zero form of entertainment, no games, TV or anything. So if you are having to keep the shivering kids entertained, while cooking the ingredients they have provided for the breakfast included option, at the same time shouting at your partner to facilitate a conversation who is standing a foot away from you. Then this could be tricky!

Please read the other reviews on google, they have all said similar things. Families have just gone after the first night.

My advice, block your card straight away if you have made the mistake of staying here and you think you will be leaving.

Good luck to anyone who...

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