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La Palma Cottages, La Palma• cottages of character with sweeping views • great walking amid dramatic scenery All cottages: • 1-3 bedrooms (sleep 2-6) • 1-2 bathrooms • sitting room • basic kitchen with hob, fridge & washing machine as a minimum (see individual descriptions) • own terrace or garden Activities/facilities available: • walking (notes included) • beach usually less than 12km away (see individual descriptions) • explore the charming capital, Santa Cruz • nearest shops & restaurants never more than 5.5km away There is an undeniable thrill to exploring beautiful La Palma, land of dramatic volcanoes, tropical forests and beaches of fine black sand. The differences between the lush, tree-clad north and the starker, volcanic south of the island are striking, and the barrancos (ravines) which have been carved into the landscape make for such dramatic scenery that you never know what to expect as you round the next bend. This is an island to be discovered at leisure. With a week in a self-catering cottage and an included hire car, you can do just this, falling easily into the gentle rhythms of this friendly, laid-back island and taking things very much at your own pace. La Palma is a walker’s paradise, and we provide notes for routes in different corners of the island and for all levels so that you can explore on foot, wherever your cottage is located, whether you want a short stroll or a full day’s hike on the peaks. It is also possible to join guided excursions into the huge forested crater of the Caldera de Taburiente which dominates the island; again, we provide information on these in our documentation (pay locally). The routes we offer are: In the Caldera de Taburiente (2.5km, 1.5hrs): this easy walk explores a huge plug of rock in the middle of the Caldera, offering astonishing views to the rim of the crater some 1,000 metres above, and down to the bottom of the ravines and canyons some 1,000 metres below. The cottagesWe have chosen a selection of delightful self-catering cottages across the island, all of them converted from buildings at least fifty years old that enjoy marvellous views. Although individually owned and varying in size, the simply but attractively decorated cottages and apartments are all furnished and equipped to the same comfortable standards, and all boast a terrace or garden in which to sit out and relax. Located in small villages and hamlets, they offer a glimpse of life on the Canary Islands, and are all typically Canarian in style, with curving pan-tiled roofs, brightly painted façades, beamed ceilings, ceramic floor tiles and dark wooden furniture that contrasts with the whitewashed walls. Which cottage we book for you will depend on availability and the size of your party. Another cottage, Casa Carlota, is available as an upgrade. Emiliana (sleeps 2)Built at the end of the 19th century in a very peaceful spot surrounded
by cultivated land, Casa Emiliana is an ochre-coloured cottage comprising
a living-cum-dining room with a kitchen at one end and an open fireplace
at the other, a bathroom and a twin bedroom. Outside, the pleasant gardens
offer plenty of space in which to relax, with a barbecue and far-reaching
views across the terraced slopes to the sea. Dos Aguas (sleeps up to 3)Casa Dos Aguas is located within the hamlet of Malpaises, near the town
of Villa de Mazo. Inside, the ceilings are wooden, and there is plenty
of dark wood furniture which contrasts with the whitewashed walls. Outside,
there is a small garden with a terrace and barbecue and views to the sea.
A couple of waymarked paths pass close by. The accommodation comprises
a living-cum-dining room with a sofa bed, a kitchen (with an oven and microwave), a twin bedroom and
a shower room. Los Nacientes (sleeps up to 6)The yellow-washed Casa los Nacientes (House of the Springs) stands on
a hillside amid banana plantations and groves of other fruit trees. Dating from the the beginning of the 20th century, this two-storey building essentially comprises two apartments: Cordero on the ground floor and Marcos on the first floor, which can be rented together for larger parties. Each apartment consists of a twin bedroom which can take an extra bed, a bathroom, a dining kitchen (with a microwave) and a
living room with a fireplace and satellite television, all furnished with plenty of wooden pieces.
To make the most of the sunshine, there are two terraces and a garden, the latter of which incorporates a shared barbecue and enjoys lovely
views of both the sea and the mountains. Tomasín (sleeps up to 4)Casa Tomasín is a recently modernised agricultural dwelling with
wooden ceilings, an open fireplace, and furniture made from tea, the wood
of the local Canary pine. There are two twin bedrooms, a living room,
a dining kitchen (with a microwave) and a bathroom. Outside, the flagstone terrace (with
barbecue) is ideal for relaxing on while admiring the views. El Pósito (sleeps up to 6)This is a centuries-old converted granary which stands on the edge of
a hill overlooking the ocean. The layout of the house is a little unusual
but makes the most of the space - the two triple bedrooms (each with their
own bathroom) are located on the ground floor, with direct access to the
garden with its terrace and barbecue, while the dining kitchen (with microwave) and spacious
lounge are on the first floor. Celeste (sleeps up to 6)Located in a small valley among market gardens and orchards, Casa Celeste
is 100 metres from its nearest neighbours, ensuring plenty of peace and
quiet to complement the marvellous sea views. In addition to three colourful
twin bedrooms, there is a living room with an open fire, a dining kitchen (with oven, microwave and dishwasher),
a bathroom and an outdoor terrace. Rúbel (sleeps 2) Named after its owner, a carpenter, this converted barn boasts plenty of wooden furniture and ornaments that have been restored or crafted by Rúbel. The result is a cosy house comprising a double bedroom, a lounge-cum-dining room with a kitchen corner (with microwave and oven), a shower room and large terraces from which to admire the sweeping sea views. La Capellana (sleeps 2)This farm labourer’s cottage overlooks the island’s west coast and as such enjoys the sunset in all its glory. It is located just 30 metres from the long-distance GR130, an old path that circles the island. The interior consists of a welcoming kitchen-cum-dining room, a bedroom, a sitting room and a shower room, while outside there is a terrace, barbecue and swimming pool (7 by 3.5 metres) set amid large gardens. Medel (sleeps up to 4)Casa Medel is a fine example of early 20th-century architecture, retaining as it does its original exposed stone walls and wooden beams. Old tea chests and other such details serve to enhance the charm. There are two bedrooms (one twin, one double), two shower rooms and a spacious living-cum-dining room with a kitchen corner (with microwave). The house is surrounded by stone terraces planted with fruit trees and flowers, the perfect place from which to watch the sun set over the ocean. The long-distance GR130 passes close by the house. Los Abuelos (sleeps up to 3)This early 18th-century house has been carefully remodelled to offer comfortable accommodation that comprises a double bedroom, a lounge with a sofa bed, a dining kitchen (with microwave) and a bathroom, all full of light, with views over the gardens and fields. You can relax outside and enjoy the sea views in the gardens and large terraces, or on one of the sun loungers surrounding the swimming pool (10 by 4 metres, shared with the adjoining house). Guests are invited to pick fruit from the numerous trees, which include oranges, papayas and mangos according to season. There is also a shared barbecue. Manuela (sleeps up to 4)Beamed ceilings, iron lamps and rustic furniture add charm to this 19th-century house which comprises a living room, a dining kitchen (with oven and microwave), two bedrooms (one twin, one double) and a bathroom. Enjoy the views across the sea towards the islands of El Hierro and La Gomera – particularly beautiful at sunset – from the loungers on the veranda. El Jócamo (sleeps up to 4)Set amid market gardens and almond groves which provide a brilliant display of white blossom each spring, this ancient house is built in a L-shape around its terrace and comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen (with oven), a shower room and a sitting-cum-dining room with a fireplace. El Tendal (sleeps 2)The accommodation of this village house comprises a bedroom, a living-cum-dining room, a kitchen (with microwave) and a bathroom, but the great feature is the colourful garden, planted with native shrubs, fruit trees and flowers. Casa Carlota (sleeps up to 3) The very special Casa Carlota - available as an upgrade - enjoys panoramic views as far as Tenerife and Gomera. Over one hundred years old, the house has been lovingly restored in a traditional style with two exquisitely decorated bedrooms (one double, one single), a large drawing room, a kitchen with a bell chimney and a marble bathroom. Surrounded by vines, Casa Carlota is located in a vineyard with terraces, indigenous plants and orchards. Perfect for an extra special stay on the island. Prices & travel
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The rim of the Caldera de Taburiente 
