| La Casita
Nestling in the rugged scenery typical of the North of La Palma lies La Casita, a 2 storey cottage completely restored in the traditional Canarian style.
Ideal for getting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, it makes a good center for exploring the north of La Palma by car, walking or hiking.
Sleeps 2 people in a large romantic bedroom with double bed. There are amazing views of the next village and sea. From the traditional wooden window seats you can sit and enjoy the stunning views over the sea and practically the whole of the north coast
The Spacious en suite bathroom includes a Victorian style cast iron bath | 
La Casita, Rural cottage accommodation, La Palma |
View of El Tablado from Franceses | Built approximately 120 years ago, La Casita is one of the oldest cottages in the tiny hamlet of Lomo de Los Machos y Las Tierras (Ridge of the Men and the Land), in Franceses in the picturesque north of La Palma far away from the islands tourists centres. There is a small village shop/bar open during the day and a second bar open in the evenings. In nearby hamlets there are 2 simple restaurants serving local food.
There is a limited bus service available. |
Downstairs
Lounge/diner with double bed settee incorporating kitchen with fridge/freezer, 4 ring gas hob, microwave/grill, twin sinks, traditional wooden double doors opening onto patios and fantastic sea views.
NO television, however there is CD player/radio. DVD player upon request. | 
Kitchen/diner | 
Lounge area with stairs to upper floor |
Double bed, wooden window seats | 
Victorian bath, with view | Upstairs
Large and romantic bedroom with double bed.
Wooden window seats with amazing views of El Tablado, next village, and sea. Two comfortable armchairs, spacious en suite bathroom including Victorian style cast iron bath. |
Relax
There are two patios adjacent to the house. The upper patio has two garden chairs and trolley table and the lower patio has two wooden sun loungers plus bench seating around an octagonal wooden table with parasol, additionaly, there is a patio of wooden decking on the west facing side of the finca which is actually a fantastic look-out point over the next village. Because the area is so quiet you can often hear the villagers talking and the goat bells tinkling. | 
La Casita, garden and lower terrace |
Garden Produce
Guests are welcome to enjoy produce as available from the finca including melons, courgettes, peppers, garlic, cucumbers, strawberries, etc., as well as from the orange, fig and pear trees and tunos (prickly pear from the cactus plants), depending on the season.
Additionally, the 12 chickens can normally be relied upon to produce tasty fresh eggs for breakfast every morning. | 
Footpath through banana planation |
View from the bedroom window | Holidays on beautiful La Palma
In the unspoilt north of the island of La Palma there is almost no tourism. Here you will find Canarian people going about their normal daily business of working the land or milking the goats.
In the heart of this rural community, less than a 15 minute drive from the sea, lies Finca Franceses. This is a smallholding (finca) of 8,000 sq/m growing fruit and vegetables. It comprises the main farmhouse and an adjoining cottage, known as La Casita (the little house). |
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