A far cry from the high rise, fly and flop package holiday resorts that mar some of the Canary islands, Finca del Arietta is an ethically designed, luxurious, private estate close to the tranquil fishing village of Arrieta on Lanzarote's north coast. Owned by ex-pats Michelle and Tila, who live on site with their own brood of youngsters, the 30-acre coastal farm is now home to two small villas and six yurts, each sleeping from 2-8, and all designed following the principles of Lanzarote's most famous architect, Caesar Manrique - with sympathy towards the natural beauty of the location and protection of the environment.
All sixteen properties, enjoy shared use of the solar heated, outdoor pool and second jet pool, as well as the kids play areasand access to the cluster of friendly farm animals including Molly the donkey. The traditional Canarian fishing village of Arietta with its sandy beach and small selection of shops and cafe bars is within 300m walk, although via an uneven farm track, which can be tricky to navigate with buggies in the dark, so a torch is recommended if you're planning on eating at the sea front restaurant.
Accommodation Overview
The environmentally friendly Eco Barn can comfortable sleep four guests (plus cots). As with all of the Finca's properties the barn has been lovingly restored and refurbished to a high standard using local materials wherever possible. The cosy barn now offers 90m2 of interior floor space on one level complete with wonderful mountain views and a large exterior terrace.
Inside the barn has an open plan lounge and kitchen area which leads to the master bedroom. The bespoke kitchen is fully fitted with oven/grill, four ring gas hob, fridge/freezer and plenty of cupboard space.
The barn has two bedrooms, one master bedrooms with a king size double bed and sea views. The second bedroom is a bunk bed room with sea views. This bunk room is accessible via the master bedroom or directly from the covered terrace. There is one bathroom with walk in shower, wash basin and W.C.
Outside, set in a mature walled and gated garden, the barn has a covered terrace with sun loungers, BBQ and a teak wood garden dining set. The barn terrace boasts magnificent views overlooking its well-maintained gardens and beyond to the Temisa valley and volcanic mountains. There is also a further, shared, shower room and W.C, plus covered kitchen and lounge at the nearby shared pool area with free WIFI access.
Bookings of this barn include VIP Return Airport Transfers and use of a Toyota Hybrid car (Drivers must be over 25 years of age and have held a licence for at least 2 years. Car seats can be provided).
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Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 30 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 30 days prior to arrival
COVID 19 UPDATE: Facilities/Equipment remain largely as described. The playroom is closed. Instead, toys are available on loan and kept in the cottages for the duration. Toys and baby kit are fully disinfected between guests A 25% deposit secures booking & is refundable/exchangeable if travel restrictions are in place in the area local to the rental property. Balance payable 28 days before arrival. Covid-19 inclusive insurance ,such as that provided by Nationwide, should be relied upon for refund after this point.
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 30 days prior to arrival
COVID 19 UPDATE: Facilities/Equipment remain largely as described. The playroom is closed. Instead, toys are available on loan and kept in the cottages for the duration. Toys and baby kit are fully disinfected between guests A 25% deposit secures booking & is refundable/exchangeable if travel restrictions are in place in the area local to the rental property. Balance payable 28 days before arrival. Covid-19 inclusive insurance ,such as that provided by Nationwide, should be relied upon for refund after this point.
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A 90m2 detached barn with 2 bedrooms ( 1 x superking & 1 x bunk). Villa comes with use of a Toyota Hybrid car. |
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![]() | 30mins from Lanzarote's airport. Bookings of this villa include VIP Return Airport Transfers and use of a Toyota Hybrid car. |
![]() | Beach a short drive away. |
![]() | A pretty sandy cove is within 300metres. |
![]() | 2 minute drive or walking distance from Arietta, a typical Canarian fishing village along with restaurants, supermarkets, bakers, sea front tapas bars etc |
![]() | Kids love the carved, solar heated, outdoor pool and its smaller jet pool. It is approached via a small set of steps which are safely gated at the top. |
![]() | Trusted local babysitting can be arranged on request |
![]() | 5 x Cots (travel), 5x Highchairs, no stairgates as all on one level, 5x Baby Baths, Baby crockery, cutlery & cups in each property, along with hand blenders. Microwaves only on request (due to Eco credentials). Bed guards and changing mats, can be obtained if requested in advance. |
![]() | All accommodation at Finca Arietta has a toy box with general toys and books suitable for children of all ages. |
![]() | The owners can recommend a local deli who can arrange meal/food deliveries including breakfast hampers on request at additional cost. There is also an honesty shop on site with local products, daily bread deliveries and convenience items such as water, milk, cereals and snacks |
![]() | There's a wooden kids play park with swing (non-baby type) and play house, plus a trampoline, ping pong table, bikes and inflatable toys for the pool. |
![]() | massage, yoga and beauty treatments can be arranged on request |
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![]() | Outside, set in a mature walled and gated garden, the barn has a covered terrace with sun loungers, BBQ and a teak wood garden dining set. |
![]() | Free wifi is provided onsite in the 'chill out lounge' |
![]() | Many green credentials including an efficient power source via 30 solar panels and 2 wind turbines |
![]() | The Finca is home to friendly pet dogs, cats, donkey and chickens, which mini guests are welcome to help feed and collect eggs for breakfast. |
![]() | Up to 5 x cots and highchairs can be provided on request |
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Very friendly and helpful team. Useful to have 'honesty shop' on site. Kids enjoyed the play areas and animals. Path to the beach not easily accessible by buggy though.Review dated 19/11/2015
Villa was spacious and had everything we needed. Outdoor Space also excellent. Although yurts around us had feel of no one else around. Just right size for family of 4.Review dated 14/10/2013
Villa was spacious and had everything we needed. Outdoor Space also excellent. Although yurts around us had feel of no one else around. Just right size for family of 4.Review dated 14/10/2013
A simply perfect place to relax and chill out with your family. Everything is taken care of for you and the setting is stunning. Can't wait to go back.Review dated 21/05/2013
A simply perfect place to relax and chill out with your family. Everything is taken care of for you and the setting is stunning. Can't wait to go back.Review dated 21/05/2013
Great place for pre-school children, our toddler loved the Donkey riding.Review dated 07/05/2011
Great place for pre-school children, our toddler loved the Donkey riding.Review dated 07/05/2011
Our holiday was absolutely brilliant, the Finca de arrieta is an amazing place to stay, very welcoming, and relaxing. Lanzarote deserves a different reputation, it has so much to offer! Our girls really enjoyed it too, loads of things on the Finca to keep them happy. We'll be going back I am sure.Review dated 03/11/2009
we had a fantastic 2 week stay in the Eco Yurt Suite this August. The Finca is a brilliant set-up and offers a lot for the family, lazing by the pool on the great Morrocan daybed, taking daytrips to the surprisingly wonderful things the island has to offer, having a donkey ride on Mollie, collecting the eggs in the morning from the hens. It was so lovely we'd definitely like to go back, this is from a family who has never returned anywhere before! Don't be put off by any preconceptions you might have of the isalnd (we had plenty!) this place is an absolute gem, and walking distance form the beach and lovely resturants, activities for kids, and grown-ups, brilliant friendly hosts, a definite thumbs up from us!Review dated 03/11/2009
This was our first holiday as a family, and it was truly one to remember and cherish. We stayed in the Yurt Suite - it was really beautiful and stylish and finished to a very high standard and extremely comfortable and suitable for our 1 yr old to roam around. Michelle and Tila provided all the necessary equipment for us and most importantly a warm welcome. The activities on site, from the pool to collecting eggs, the trampoline and the donkey ride were great entertainment for both parents and child! Our kind hosts should be very proud of their achievements in creating a stylish, beautiful environmentally friendly experience for their guests. I would highly recommend a stay here, and look forward to hopefully going back in the near futureReview dated 03/11/2009
Our holiday was absolutely brilliant, the Finca de arrieta is an amazing place to stay, very welcoming, and relaxing. Lanzarote deserves a different reputation, it has so much to offer! Our girls really enjoyed it too, loads of things on the Finca to keep them happy. We'll be going back I am sure.Review dated 03/11/2009
we had a fantastic 2 week stay in the Eco Yurt Suite this August. The Finca is a brilliant set-up and offers a lot for the family, lazing by the pool on the great Morrocan daybed, taking daytrips to the surprisingly wonderful things the island has to offer, having a donkey ride on Mollie, collecting the eggs in the morning from the hens. It was so lovely we'd definitely like to go back, this is from a family who has never returned anywhere before! Don't be put off by any preconceptions you might have of the isalnd (we had plenty!) this place is an absolute gem, and walking distance form the beach and lovely resturants, activities for kids, and grown-ups, brilliant friendly hosts, a definite thumbs up from us!Review dated 03/11/2009
This was our first holiday as a family, and it was truly one to remember and cherish. We stayed in the Yurt Suite - it was really beautiful and stylish and finished to a very high standard and extremely comfortable and suitable for our 1 yr old to roam around. Michelle and Tila provided all the necessary equipment for us and most importantly a warm welcome. The activities on site, from the pool to collecting eggs, the trampoline and the donkey ride were great entertainment for both parents and child! Our kind hosts should be very proud of their achievements in creating a stylish, beautiful environmentally friendly experience for their guests. I would highly recommend a stay here, and look forward to hopefully going back in the near futureReview dated 03/11/2009
*Ratings by verified BFB guests who stayed here with young children.
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