Christmas villa escapes to the sun

The island of Lanzarote with its warm climate and sandy beaches is ideal for a Christmas escape to the sun, suggests Vintage Travel, which features a selection of individual, hand-picked houses with private pools on the island.

As an example of what’s available this Christmas, Villa Oasis is a superb, spacious three bedroom, two bathroom village house sleeping up to six – and the company offers a small party rate at this property at this time, which means a couple can enjoy the facilities of this lovely house at a great value price.

Situated on a hillside in the village of Oasis de Nazaret, it enjoys fantastic views of the surrounding countryside across to the mountains and the sea and has its own private, gated pool as well as grounds of flowerbeds and wide outdoor terraces.

It is within walking distance of one of the island’s leading restaurants – LagOmar, which is set in the grounds of the former home of the actor, Omar Sharif – and within easy reach of Teguise with its centre of cobbled streets and squares.  There is also a rural footpath which leads over the hillside to Teguise - three kilometres away - for those wishing to walk off any Christmas over-indulgences!

The week’s rental starting 20 – and 27 – December costs £1350 for between three and six guests, or £950 for a smaller party of two.  This does not include return UK flights and car hire, but these can be arranged on request.

Other properties on Lanzarote available over Christmas include Cortijo de Cabreron, a charming four-bedroom country cottage sleeping five which enjoys an idyllic rural location, yet is just 4km from the Costa Teguise.  The week’s rental starting 23 December is £1095.

For more information, visit vintagetravel.co.uk.