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Casas rurales can be almost anything from a grand estate farmhouse to a modern house but are usually situated in the countryside or in a small rural village. They are graded with oak tree symbols – one is basic, two is medium and three is superior. Casas rurales can be rented in different ways:

 rent the entire building and be completely self-sufficient

 rent the whole building but breakfast is provided and rooms are cleaned

 rent a room and share the kitchen and other common rooms with other people (whom you will not know) who are also just renting rooms

 rent a room but the owners live in the building and provide breakfast and clean the rooms.

Prices vary from around €35 per person or €50 per couple per night, including breakfast, up to over €100 for luxurious and well-facilitated places. It is important to research casas rurales carefully but many are fabulous places in beautiful locations.

Many hospederías and paradors offer reduced prices mid-week, Tuesday to Thursday. Some of the offers can be half-price so it is worth doing some careful planning in advance.