£40 for a cake and two jars of jam

[Fredmitten]

End of a lovely holiday, staying in a little bungalow. On arrival a week ago we were offered a homemade cake by the owner (to be made after asking us what we liked) and asked whether we wanted jam. Said yes please to cake, and that we'd come back to them on jam. Cake arrived, was delicious and big, have eaten about half of it as just two of us. Two jars of jam also turn up in kitchen when we're out. Can't open the jars so just pop in fridge and forget about them.
This morning owners have popped in to say we owe them 44 euro for the cake and the jam
I know we should have asked how much at the time, I know I'm
going to have to pay them. But AIBU to say well bank transfer tomorrow, firstly because I've only got 35 euros on me as trying to run them down, and also so they'll need to email with the amount for each thing. I will pay, btw, as it's my own stupid fault - but I would be flagging the price when offered if in the £20 for a cake range. And they insist we take the unopened jam home - I may just leave in the fridge and ask for that to be deducted.

MissBee please can I come and live in your barn, forever? It looks beautiful ❤️

"Welcome to Spain (where I live), the place where everybody thinks they have the right to scam you."

We stayed in Menorca for a fortnight a couple of years ago, in a lovely SC apartment. We had a great holiday, and never once felt scammed.

I wouldn't pay for any of it. A cake is a usual welcome gift when staying S.C. Two years ago we actually commented on the lack of milk, cake etc as feeling unwelcoming (there were other problems too, we're not that picky!) And we stayed there again and there was a free, massive gluten free cake. Even in a restaurant you only legally need to pay what you think it was worth so you might only pay half if a meal was bad. Pay what you feel is fair. Most school cake sales charge £5-6 for a cake...

What a horrible end to a lovely holiday.

Do you intend to return? Would you recommend this place?

If the owners are French the there is a very definite lost in translation situation. But they are taking advantage. Either way it is best to be very clear that it is a pity that this misunderstanding will spoil your experience and has made you feel uncomfortable and sad.

It will be a tough conversation but if it does not shame them into an apology then they are are not worth it. Be firm that this is unprofessional, if not amoral. Stand up for yourself calmly an politely and agree to walk away with what you are prepared to pay. Do not take jam!

We stayed in a pod on a campsite/farm near St Davids this summer. After two days of solid rain the wonderful owner, despite being a busy working farmer, made every single guest on the site a batch of cupcakes, beautifully iced, to cheer us all up and make up for the weather. How kind was that?

Went to Italy last month the owner had a put a bottle bubbles, 2 nice wines, 2 fruit juices, nice coffee and loads of bits of food for us! Was included in the price amazing

Nell, that's lovely.

How much do I want an iced cupcake now?

At the holiday home, I stayed in recently was 1 bottle red wine, 1 bottle white wine, 2 litres milk, loaf of bread and 2 boxes of After Eights! All included and polished off pretty quickly!