Mount Teide Vistas

This home is a rare find – it has a peaceful and private setting, and yet it's just a few minutes walk from the historic city of La Orotava. Surrounded by a plantation of avocados, relax on the multiple terraces (five no less), cool off from the Tenerife sun in the infinity waterfall pool with its Atlantic Ocean vistas or unwind in the hot tub.

We love the professionally designed gardens – our favourite spot is the yoga/meditation corner – very zen. There's a fantastic outdoor kitchen, too – cook up a feast while you enjoy the fabulous views of Mount Teide, the forests and hills. As sunset arrives, pick some mint for your mojitos from the herb garden or feel free to pick a lemon for your G&T. As the light continues to fade, gather around the designer fire pit.

Or, on cooler evenings, cosy up in front of the wood-burning stove indoors. Here, you'll find gorgeous beamed, vaulted ceilings, as well as original pictures and sculptures.

There's plenty to do out and about too. Hire a bike and explore the terrain (many professional cycling teams train here). If you prefer something a bit less energetic, there are three golf courses within easy reach, including one designed by Seve Ballestros. The nearest beach is 3 kilometres away, along with the popular resort beaches and Lido in Puerto de la Cruz, while La Orotava has an array of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance.



Home truths:
*Guests seven and eight would be on a sofa bed in the living room (a privacy screen is provided)
*All beds can be made up as doubles on request
*Slippers and beach towels are provided
*There's a cot, high chair and children's books
*The gardens are designed for small gatherings, subject to your host's prior permission
*This home is within the grounds of the host's finca
*There are stairs to climb here
*The pool is not fenced off, so children must be supervised (and there is no shallow end)
*This home is around 5 minutes from junction 31 of the TF5, so it's easy to explore the island
*The main bus station is a 10-15 minute walk, from where you can take buses to any part of Tenerife
*Smoking is permitted outside only