Playas de Orzola y Arrieta - Haria holiday chateau / country house: Arrieta

Just spent a lovely week at the Rancho de Caballos. Jill, the dogs and the horses made us very welcome. The property is very well equipped, clean and very comfortable. The hot tub was a novelty, but we didn't use it much as we prefer the beach. Jill popped in every afternoon to feed the animals but otherwise left us alone to enjoy the peace and quiet. Having the dogs there made us feel less isolated at night, as the Rancho is well off the beaten track, but Jill will take them away with her for non-doggy people! Arrieta is our favorite place on Lanzarote, a small town on a lovely sandy bay which is 2 mins drive or 10 mins walk from the rancho, with a smashing tapas bar and several very good, but reasonably priced resturants. There is also a well stocked little supermarket, garage and a gift shop. It's an ideal location for anyone wanting to be away from the 'touristy' Playas but still be by the beach. Nowhere is far from anywhere on Lanzarote, but Arrieta is well placed for trips around the island. We can recommend driving to Famara for lunch and another sandy beach or lunch in El Golfo, although this is much more expensive due to it's gourmet reputation. Skip the big Sunday tourist market in Teguise and go to the smaller market in Haria on Saturday or go to Costa Teguise on Friday evening, it's a bit more of a tourist do but there are quite a few good resturants there. Do try the local wines, they are very good, particularly the Yaiza, El Grifo and Bermejo. You can taste at various bodegas. We've been holidaying on the island for 7 years now so have been to all the tourist centres but always visit, the Cactus Gardens. A little bit of Heaven, even with a couple of coaches in, it always seems a tranquil place for a cup of coffee, ask for it Canarian style, cafe condensada, expresso plus condensed milk, but be warned it's addictive! Lanza is not so Grotty if you keep away from the Costas and Playas with their English breakfasts and Sky Sports bars. Try it you'll be hooked.

Beautiful place!! The house is wonderful and every details of the furniture is preciously cured.
Very comfortable, it gives a great view of the ocean and it is filled with any kind of tools you may need to cook and to get some relax in the garden or in the wide living-room.
Each one of the two bedrooms has a bathroom, but they are just a little different...., one has a - whirlpool bath outside, in front of the ocean, while the other offers an incredible view of the sky from the crystal ceiling.
There is a shop nearby in Arrieta and the beach is just at a couple of minutes far by car.
Lovely place to stay with your friends or your loverboy!!
Sabrina

Just spent a lovely peaceful week on Jills ranch. Would definitely reccomend it for people wanting a quiet peaceful break. The ranch is very nice and and in a perfect spot for exploring. The local beach and tapas bar are great and only a minute or 2 away in the car. The localshop/garage is about a minute away and has pretty much everything you need. Jill visits once a day to see to the four legged friends and is a lovely lady with loads of tips for where to go, what to see etc. The dogs and horses are pretty much up to you for how much or little you want to be involved with them. Being dog lovers we loved having the dogs about, but they pretty much take care of themselves if your not a doggy person.
If you dont fancy the beach there are plenty of sun loungers, theres an al fresco eating area and a barbecue and of course the hot tub!
Again if its peace and quiet and relaxation youre after this place certainly fits the bill.