Finca Malvasia, Masdache, Lanzarote, Canary Islands - Explore & Book

"When Tarnya and Richard warned me that their rural hideaway was off the beaten track, they weren’t exaggerating. This young, enthusiastic pair have created an amazing oasis of tall green cacti, jelly palms, bright pink bougainvillea and clean white walls, surrounded by nothing but fields of black volcanic ash dotted with vines. Clustered in an L-shape around a sparkling, solar-heated pool are 5 self-contained cottages, and there's a larger house with it's own pool across the driveway. Built in the style of the island's famous designer César Manrique, they're a distinctive blend of rustic Canarian with funky touches. Finca Malvasia’s isolation doesn't mean you’ll get bored. Stressed-out professionals can find solace in the on-site yoga hut, spa treatments and massages; families can head to the beach just 10km away; and action-seekers can hike or bike straight from their door on routes that criss-cross the dramatic terrain. Various outings can also be arranged, including private yacht charters and wine-tasting walks, and razor-sharp skies make for excellent stargazing come nightfall. Highs Tumbleweed solitude; not a sound apart from the scratching of palm leaves on whitewashed walls Stylish décor and small personal touches, like a bottle of local wine on arrival, Egyptian cotton bed linen and booklets of insider tips on the area Welcoming, knowledgeable and on-the-ball owners who successfully balance an eagerness to please with a degree of discretion An assortment of massages, facials and beauty treatments to keep you feeling fresh and pampered A beautiful pool area, surrounded by a medley of sub-tropical flora Good self-catering facilities Lows The arrival along 1km of pitted dirt road leaves you shaken and stirred, but the real sense of solitude soon calms the nerves Some of the shower cubicles leave little room for movement without exfoliating your elbows on the volcanic stone walls Those looking for neon nightlife should give it a miss You'll need to hire a car" - Joe Cawley