There´s still a limited selection of Lanzarote villas available for rent for anyone seeking to book a last minute deal. Ranging from luxury accommodation at LagOmar – Omar Sharif’s former residence on Lanzarote, through to top end rental properties in Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and across the countryside.
LagOmar :: Oasis de Nazaret
Available :: Throughout August
Price :: £454 per week
The former home of Omar Sharif, eponymously called LagOmar (or Omar’s Lake), has a holiday apartment within the grounds of this fabulous residence. The main house is now a museum, whilst the apartment offers an ideal tranquil setting in one of the most unique locations to be found on Lanzarote.
Guests staying in the apartment have access to their own private part of the estate, with swimming pool and sun terrace. The accommodation consists of one double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, living-dining room and separate kitchenette on a mezzanine level.
The living room comes equipped with a stereo and WIFI. The interior reflects the unusual style of this property, where the retaining cliff walls of red volcanic stone have been incorporated into the design of the rooms.
On site there is also the Bar La Cueva, one of the coolest places for an after dinner drink and the restaurant of LagOmar, where a changing daily menu of tapas will tempt your taste buds and more formal dining is offered in the evening.
A special discounted rate is currently available for bookings for this August, at £454 or €540 for two people for a week’s stay.
Casa Colina :: El Mojon
Available :: August 18th onwards
Price :: £884 per week
Situated in the peaceful village of El Mojon, Casa Colina is a spacious and modern property, ideal for families or a group of friends. The villa has four bedrooms, so can accommodate up to eight people and has a large pool area set within mature gardens.
The accommodation comprises three double bedrooms and one with two single beds, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with DVD and CD players. A covered terrace provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining, whilst the master bedroom opens onto a covered balcony on the upper floor.
Casa Colina has availability in the latter half of August, from the 18th onwards and costs £884 or €1050 for a week’s stay.
Eco Chico Yurt :: Arrieta
Available :: July 31st to August 15th and from August 22nd onwards
Price :: £442 per week
The latest trend in glamping has seen yurts becoming the popular option. The Finca de Arrieta have several genuine Mongolian yurts to rent, so if you fancy something different for your summer holiday, why not book a week at the Chico Yurt.
The interior of this yurt has been carefully designed and comfortably furnished, making it the ideal accommodation for couples or parents with a young child. There is a double bed and a cot inside the yurt, which maintains a stable, cool temperature throughout the day. Just outside the yurt is a private sun terrace area, barbecue and shared bathroom and kitchen, all finished in the unique style of the Finca de Arrieta.
Also on the estate is the wonderful swimming pool area, Polynesian day bed and second large kitchen area, which is perfect for entertaining. Free range chickens provide the Finca’s eggs and there is also a vegetable patch, which guests are welcome to help themselves to.
The Eco Chico Yurt is available from 31st July to 15th August and also from 22nd August onwards, at £442 or €525 per week for two guests.
La Retreat :: Puerto del Carmen
Available :: From August 19th
Price :: £900 per week
La Retreat is a beautifully appointed villa in the prestigious Los Mojones area of Puerto del Carmen. It offers an extremely private haven, with the garden surrounded by high walls to ensure guests enjoy the sun terraces and swimming pool to maximum effect.
The internal accommodation comprises three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen with all modern conveniences and an airy dining room-lounge that opens onto the sun terrace and overlooks the pool. The villa also comes equipped with satellite television, a DVD player and a built-in barbecue.
La Retreat still has availability from 19th August onwards and costs £900 or €1,069 for four people sharing for one week’s stay.
Atlantic Gardens :: Playa Blanca
Available :: From August 15th
Price :: £300 per week
This is the perfect getaway location for couples, as the bungalow at Atlantic Gardens overlooks the sea in Playa Blanca. The accommodation consists of one double bedroom, an open-plan kitchen-living room with sofa-bed, bathroom with walk-in shower and a private sun terrace.
The community features two swimming pools, a gym, supermarket and is only a minute’s walk from the seafront promenade.
The bungalow at Atlantic Gardens Sea View has availability from 15th August for seven nights at £300 or €356.
Villa Elizabeth :: Playa Blanca
Available :: From August 24th
Price :: £725 per week
Villa Elizabeth is a modern style villa, with plenty of extra features, such as a jacuzzi. The property is a detached two storey house finished to a high standard. It has plenty of outdoor space so that guests can enjoy the pool and the incredible weather. A covered dining area provides the perfect spot for evening meals, whilst the sea views from the balcony on the upper floor are hard to resist.
The accommodation consists of three bedrooms, with an en-suite bathroom attached to the master bedroom and a further bathroom to share. The fully equipped kitchen comes with a dishwasher and washing machine, whilst the lounge has recently had Sky television added.
Villa Elizabeth still has availability for seven days from 24th August and costs £725 or €860.
