| For residents of the UK who want a unique | | | | and play areas for children. These distinctive |
| opportunity to rent homes in Spain, a "casa rural" is | | | | properties are great for families on a budget. |
| the perfect choice. In this article, we'll present some | | | | Other Types of Vacation Homes in Spain |
| basic information about this special class of rental | | | | Throughout Spain, visitors will encounter houses for |
| homes in Spain. | | | | rent and farmhouses that reflect and celebrate the |
| What is a Casa Rural? | | | | country's long and heralded history. Although Spanish |
| A casa rural is a special class of holiday homes in | | | | law does not allow them to be designated as hotels |
| Spain. The Spanish government allows private | | | | per se, house rentals provide many of the services |
| property owners to rent their properties, provided | | | | you'd expect from a first-class hotel. Some of these |
| the properties meet certain requirements and | | | | houses have been in families for centuries, so it's like |
| undergo periodic inspections. A wide range of | | | | a trip back in time for those who visit them. Creature |
| properties are available in a staggering array of | | | | comforts are not ignored, however. Depending on |
| locations and building styles. The price varies as well | | | | location, you might find a restaurant and bar or a |
| and there's something for even the most | | | | kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. |
| budget-minded traveler. Of course, prices will be | | | | Another wonderful feature of these accommodations |
| higher in trendy coastal areas than in rural inland | | | | is their gardens, which are vibrant and bursting with |
| areas, but in general, renting holiday homes in Spain | | | | color. Swimming pools are common as well in Spanish |
| like the casa rural will customize your getaway into a | | | | holiday rentals. |
| memorable adventure. | | | | More Options for Renting Homes in Spain |
| Features of a Casa Rural | | | | Scattered throughout the country, but more |
| Home rentals in Spain, especially casas rurales, are | | | | prevalent in the Basque region are working farms |
| often unique properties that are lovingly cared for by | | | | where rental homes are available. The food in these |
| their owners. In many cases, these Spanish homes | | | | rural locations is as fresh as you can imagine, since it |
| have been in a family for years or even for | | | | comes directly from the fields to your table. If |
| generations. So, there's a real pride of ownership that | | | | working farms aren't your style, why not consider |
| shows in practically every aspect of the property. | | | | unique locations for vacation homes in Spain, including |
| From updated and well-equipped kitchens to spacious, | | | | castles, forts and even converted watermills. From |
| airy bedrooms, your home rental in Spain will not fail | | | | medieval manors to tiny quaint villages, renting homes |
| to impress. Imagine strolling through a fragrant | | | | in Spain is a great way for visitors from the UK to |
| garden or relaxing on a breezy patio. Some of the | | | | experience the architectural diversity and local cuisine |
| casas rurales have been divided into apartments, | | | | of the country's lesser known but immensely |
| making them more affordable because the | | | | enjoyable areas. |
| apartments share common areas like swimming pools | | | | |