Richard is a keen cyclist and came to the island first in 2008 to train for long distance cycling events. It soon became his favourite destination for early season bike training - the variety of terrain and the dramatic landscapes provide a fantastic range of routes depending on how energetic or relaxed you are feeling on the day.

Debbie is more of a sun-worshipper and enjoys relaxing around the pool.

When renting a villa for ourselves we had gravitated towards the southern side of the island though prefer the quiet and privacy of rural locations, rather than the hustle and bustle of the main tourist areas.

When looking for a place of our own on Lanzarote we chose Villa Essence, not only for the facilities and space it provided, but because of it's fabulous position. We have panoramic views of the southern mountains, ocean and islands, a peaceful location with dark star-filled skies (on clear nights!), and easy access by bike or car to the central spine road of the island and beyond. Maybe we should call that the wine road of the island as it traverses the many small but excellent vineyards and bodegas from La Florida in the east, to Uga in the west. For cycling, there are quiet roads and no big hills to climb first thing in the morning (!) but there are also a variety of local walks and direct access to the whole of the Timanfaya National Park. The villa is also directly located on the new GR131 walking/mountain biking route that spans the island from Playa Blanca in the SW to Orzola in the NE. Nevertheless we are only 10 minutes from the airport (though can't see it and seldom hear it!) and 10 minutes by car from the wide variety of shops and restaurants in the main centres of Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero. For golfers the 18-hole par 72 course at Tias is just 6 minutes away. We think it's just about perfect. We hope you do too.

We've made a few changes in the layout since buying the villa in 2019, the most impressive being the new solar/electric heated pool. The 7m x 3.5m pool is 1.2m deep at the shallow end sloping smoothly to 1.8m at the deep end so should be safe for swimmers of all abilities.  (See our YouTube time-lapse video at the bottom of this page for the step-by-step construction of the pool. Cool ! ). With cycling in his veins, Richard has also converted one of the outlying rooms to a fully equipped bike store with a large selection of tools and spares including trackpump, workstand and CO2 - ask us for the full kit list. The bike store is available to use if you bring your own bike(s) to the island but road bikes, mountain bikes and ebikes may also be hired in Puerto del Carmen and other locations.

*** LATEST NEWS *** Our pool has now been changed over to a salt-water chlorination system. Self-regulating and keeping the pool in perfect balance without harsh chemicals! For a softer, safer swim, great for children and those with sensitive skin. Try the crystal clear water at Villa Essence !  And since September 2022 we are "full solar" with a 6 kWh solar panel installation that sees us Net-Zero over a year !

Villa Essence features:
1 king, 1 double and 1 twin bedroom
2 bathroom/shower rooms (1 en-suite)
Lounge - with 2 sofas, TV, DVD player, Netflix/Amazon Prime
Dining Room and outside dining area with IR patio heater
Kitchen - fully fitted with fridge, freezer, oven, hob, microwave, kettle & coffee maker, toaster and compact dishwasher
Utility/solana with washing machine and drying facilities
7m x 3.5m heated private pool
Hot-tub/jacuzzi
Barbecue
Free Wifi Internet
A safe (for valuables)
Sun loungers and pool towels
Rural Location
Sea and mountain views
Extensive patios and gardens
Fully equipped secure bike store with 24hr CCTV
Driveway with parking for up to 2 cars with access controlled by remote electric gate
10 mins by car to Puerto del Carmen, Puerto Calero and Arrecife airport (ACE)

Official tourist licence registration: VV-35-3-0001579

** Please note that smoking or vaping is not permitted within the villa **

Because of the rural location we strongly recommend car hire ( - which is usually surprisingly economic!)