COUNTRY ESCAPE: TENERIFE

Located in Tenerife , in an area of unspoiled countryside just below the small mountain village of Tigaiga 200m above sea level, is La Finca El Quinto. This 15-acre organic fruit and arable farm sits within a beautiful, peaceful valley, surrounded by some of the most stunning mountain ridges on the island and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean . It is about 2km from the small town of Los Realejos and 6km west of Puerto de la Cruz.

The welcoming and friendly husband-and-wife team have their own organic produce for sale and there are twelve homes available for rent. The cottages were created by the owners applying local construction techniques and using traditional, reclaimed windows, doors and antique terracotta tiles. A ge-old materials and contemporary skills have been combined to create inspirational, rustic, country-style interiors, all luxuriously appointed with modern amenities.

The estate is an excellent location for seminars and large family get-togethers for which special outside facilities including sun terraces and a communal swimming pool have been created. Car hire can be included as part of an all-inclusive package, as can half- or full- board catering for parties of 15 people and over.