Carlara holiday reviews (7)

12th November 2011 by Irene Brown (STAYED IN OCTOBER 2011)

“Fantastic villa...Stayed here twice and already trying to book again for next year. Everything in this villa is quality, after staying in many villas in Playa Blanca this is by far our favourite.
Beware of the sun loungers if you are planning to sight see because, once on them you'll find it difficult to leave.
Kitchen equipped beyond any ones needs but if you fancy eating out locally we would recommend the Lighthouse just down the way,it's breakfasts are fantastic and the carvery is sooooo good.
The towels are amazing, so heavy, ( very good move Cheryl, too heavy to get into my suitcase).
Fell in love with Lanzarote on or first visit and would happily spend every holiday in this villa.
Villa management is superb, friendly and attentive.
Thank you to all, can't wait to return.”

29th July 2011 by Lesley (STAYED IN MAY 2011)

“Carlara villa we have visited now for the third time! This time though was with our one year old baby so we had a few requirements. Just like the last two times we had been the owners in the UK Cheryl and Brian made sure that everything we needed was there from baby cot to hooded baby pool towelsand so much more... Then John and Jayne who look after the villa in lanzarote were hands on whenever you needed them.

This villa is 5*! Everything from the Molton Brown hand wash through to the bath robes and luxury bed linen makes the stay extra special. The welcome pack is ideal (wine provided is lovely). The marble floors and quality of fittings are shown throughout.

We took friends with us on the 2nd visit and they absolutely loved it too. There was enough room for the 6 of us with the two bathrooms and extra guest toilet as well you felt like you had more than enough space for everyone.
The men took advantage of the X-Box and
Outside is a fantastic al fresco dining area, we spent a lot of time out there using the amazing heated pool and very comfy sun loungers in the day and at night we used the large bbq facility, whilst having pleasant quiet surroundings all to ourselves, due to space between villas you feel like you are on your own.

There is everything you could ask for at carlara to make your stay home from home and this is why we will take yet another visit next year. Cheryl has thought of everything to make your stay extreamly comfortable and so much more. On our last visit I was even able to use the equipment that was there to make my daughter baby food and store it in the tupperware containers provided which I forgot to pack! And I did not have to pack too many clothes as I knew the washer and drying facilities were also there, I even washed everything so I did not have to do it when I got home. Fantastic!

I would truly recommend a stay here at Carlara villa. Very high quality & Luxurious with a home from home feel.”

23rd December 2010 by Sven (STAYED IN DECEMBER 2010)

“Exceptionally beautiful villa! (I have stayed in quite many holiday villas elsewhere before for comparison). Feels and looks like a "Million Dollar Villa". Architecture, building style and materials, the marble floors for example, are just outstandingly nice. Nothing is cheap. You can find a hundred beautiful details. The furnitures are of the finest. Great entertainment with like 80 English TV-channels, plenty of DVD movies, Playing console, Stereosystem, books, magazines..Light and colours in the grand living room and kitchen are wonderful, the view from there over the garden towards the lighthouse, the sea and Fuerteventura is fantastic. And how great is it to sit in the very, very nice glassroof atrium. The pool is superb, wonderfully warm, you can always swim there at every time of the year. The grounds are huge with a very nice garden. Outdoor furniture is plentyful and of the best quality and style, too. Also, a really great service by great people there (the welcome package for example). I recommend this villa very, very much to everyone. Go and enjoy some true luxury in the sun!”

28th July 2010 by Allan, Scotland (STAYED IN JULY 2010)

“We spent two very relaxing weeks in Carlara. We have been having villa holidays for a number of years and this villa is certainly one of the very best . It is in a lovely peaceful location, is beutifully furnished and extremely well equipped - the photographs don't do it justice in terms of the space and quality of Carlara. It is all the "little" extras that make Carlara so good, the baathrobes and slippers, the luxury bedding and towels - which really are sumptuous - , the DVD collection etc. etc. etc. We would also have to say that all the communication with the owners and the attemtion from their team in Lanzarote was very helpful, friendly and made the holiday even more of a pleasure from the initial contact to our fortnight in Carlara. If you are considering staying in Playa Blanca then you must consider Carlara.”

7th June 2010 by Drumadd, Norfolk (STAYED IN MAY 2010)

“A very good 3 bedroom, two and a half bathroom, incl master/en suite, privately owned villa in a quiet residential area with own heated pool, fully equipped kitchen, lounge, separate dining in an atrium, utility with washer & dryer. Outdoor Canarian BBQ, al fresco dining table/chairs under covered patio area with sun loungers - highly recommended. Full TV/Sky/DVD/CD games console and combo TV/DVD in all bedrooms.
If you only want to 'chill' you are 10 mins walk from sea, maybe 20 mins to a beach and only 5 mins walk from an array of food and drink hostileies, mini supermarket(s), patisserie/ice cream, all serving a full variety of local and european food/drink.
If you wish to 'see' Lanzarote hire a car, we however just opted for a lazy week and took a taxi from the airport - 35 mins and ~45 euros each way. There is a regular local modern bus service from the esplanade to and from Playa Blanca.
A very friendly location with facilities mainly serviced by 'Brits'. On call villa managers who provide a well come pack to get you in - tea, coffee, sugar, bread, wine, marmalade etc. For 23 euros hire their dongle for IT access.
Full and detailed instructions supplied by the owners prior to arrival. You could not wish for more - excellent!”

27th February 2010 by Essex (STAYED IN FEBRUARY 2010)

“We had a wonderful holiday, despite the rain, we had 7 of the 16 days of rain for lanzarote during our week. The villa is very well equipped,it's was like a home from home. It felt very comfortable, which made the bad weather seem more bearable. The park was quite and well designed so you didn't feel that you were on top of the next villa. You do need car here, as the local restaurants and shops are basic.
Thank you for a lovely time, in your beautiful villa.”

11th August 2009 by allets12 (STAYED IN MARCH 2009)

“We spent a wonderful week at Carlara in March. The drive from the airport only took us about 40 mins even in the dark and a little stressed from the flight(it was delayed!), but as soon as we entered the villa we were very impressed..large and spacious, beautifully decorated and a very much appreciated Welcome Pack.. tea, coffee, milk, cheese, ham, bread, butter..Wine&Beer!! that first evening we spent around the pool..under the fairy lights just taking it all in.
The bed in the Master bedroom was the biggest and most comfy I've ever slept in..the next morning we wandered around in our complimentry robes and slippers!
There's a parade of shops 2 mins walk away with a great bakery opens at 8am just right for breakfast pastries!
you can take the coastal walk into Playa Blanca which is a delight passing shops cafes and bars on the way.
Plenty of restaurants there but we only ate out twice.. why bother when we could BBQ at 'home' !
The pool was warm and to be honest we spent most of our time just lazing about around the villa but we did visit a very nice beach 5 mins drive away.
The villa is equipped with DVD & video with loads of up to date videos to watch.
We would recommend Carlara to anyone looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday and can't wait to go back. The weather was great 25C...”