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Enchanting converted farmhouse with private pool and mature garden with seaviews
Family-friendly holiday home in Gharb
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
L-Gharb
- Place, Tal-Massar Winery8 min walk
- Place, Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village12 min walk
- Place, Ta' Pinu Shrine14 min walk
- Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)80 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Enchanting converted farmhouse with private pool and mature garden with seaviews
This beautiful charming 400 year old converted farmhouse is situated in one of the oldest villages in Gozo close to the capital of Victoria (1km). The house is perfectly positioned on the edge of the village but still close to the village core and overlooks a landscape of fields past San Dimitri chapel, towards the lighthouse and on to the Mediterranean sea. On a clear day you can see Sicily in the distance....
Step inside to a peaceful relaxing haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the relaxing and social areas of the house and garden. It is perfect both for groups and couples alike.
The property has been in the family for over 30 years. Originally converted in the 70's by the head designer of Dartington Glass, the present owner and her family have taken great care to restore the house over the years by retaining its original simplicity and rustic charm while adding the modern conveniences. This year we have invested further in the property to make it more comfortable still with aircons in each bedroom, new bathroom, pool overhaul and other new modcons including barbecue. If you like the contemporary, it is not for you, rather it offers a simplicity retaining the old floor tiles and flagstones and stone walls while still offering all the mods and cons. It offers an authentic comfortable Gozo experience including the crickets in the palm trees, lizards in the garden, dragonflies around the pool and beautiful plants around the house.
The house itself is only a 5 minute walk to the food stores and restaurants and if feeling particularly lazy the bread man, veg man, fish man and drinks man visit the square in their vans.
The house enjoys a beautiful swimming pool designed by present owner and inspired by her travels to Thailand. The mature garden provides a perfect natural umbrella with its mature palm trees allowing for a respite from the sun and lovely entertainment space with a large old cable table seating 12 guests and another Indian marble table seating 6 and a barbecue.
For safety reasons the pool area is cordoned off very tastefully and practically with a wooden fence that runs along one side of the pool area making it safe for children and a blessing for parents who can relax while eating their lunch in the garden and not having to look up every minute to check on the children.
There is a housekeeper, pool man and gardener who look after the house. The housekeeper can also provide additional cleaning during your holiday and there is also babysitting if required.
The owner is English/Maltese and is happy to advise on any additional holiday requirements. She writes a local restaurant guide - The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo -www.restaurantsmalta.com and the Malta Baby & Kids Directory - www.maltababyandkids.com and organises local Artisan Markets on the islands - www.maltaartisanmarkets.com and so is the perfect person to ask advise on dining out and anything to do with children in Malta and Gozo or arts and crafts and also is the curator of Offbeat Malta Food Trails www.offbeatmaltafoodtrails.com an exclusive private history of Malta food tour of Valletta.
This unique house has been featured in two design magazines.
Step inside to a peaceful relaxing haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the relaxing and social areas of the house and garden. It is perfect both for groups and couples alike.
The property has been in the family for over 30 years. Originally converted in the 70's by the head designer of Dartington Glass, the present owner and her family have taken great care to restore the house over the years by retaining its original simplicity and rustic charm while adding the modern conveniences. This year we have invested further in the property to make it more comfortable still with aircons in each bedroom, new bathroom, pool overhaul and other new modcons including barbecue. If you like the contemporary, it is not for you, rather it offers a simplicity retaining the old floor tiles and flagstones and stone walls while still offering all the mods and cons. It offers an authentic comfortable Gozo experience including the crickets in the palm trees, lizards in the garden, dragonflies around the pool and beautiful plants around the house.
The house itself is only a 5 minute walk to the food stores and restaurants and if feeling particularly lazy the bread man, veg man, fish man and drinks man visit the square in their vans.
The house enjoys a beautiful swimming pool designed by present owner and inspired by her travels to Thailand. The mature garden provides a perfect natural umbrella with its mature palm trees allowing for a respite from the sun and lovely entertainment space with a large old cable table seating 12 guests and another Indian marble table seating 6 and a barbecue.
For safety reasons the pool area is cordoned off very tastefully and practically with a wooden fence that runs along one side of the pool area making it safe for children and a blessing for parents who can relax while eating their lunch in the garden and not having to look up every minute to check on the children.
There is a housekeeper, pool man and gardener who look after the house. The housekeeper can also provide additional cleaning during your holiday and there is also babysitting if required.
The owner is English/Maltese and is happy to advise on any additional holiday requirements. She writes a local restaurant guide - The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo -www.restaurantsmalta.com and the Malta Baby & Kids Directory - www.maltababyandkids.com and organises local Artisan Markets on the islands - www.maltaartisanmarkets.com and so is the perfect person to ask advise on dining out and anything to do with children in Malta and Gozo or arts and crafts and also is the curator of Offbeat Malta Food Trails www.offbeatmaltafoodtrails.com an exclusive private history of Malta food tour of Valletta.
This unique house has been featured in two design magazines.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gharb
Located in Gharb, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Gozo Nature Museum and Villa Rundle Gardens. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
L-Gharb
What's nearby
- Gharb Folklore Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Tal-Massar Winery - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Ta' Pinu Shrine - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Basilica of Ta'Pinu - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tatitas Restaurant - 16 min walk
- Sixty8 Bistro - 17 min walk
- Francescos - 6 min drive
- L'Ortolan - 18 min walk
- Victoria Central - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Lisa
My family and I are English/Maltese having lived and travelled extensively across the globe and with deep connections to the Maltese Islands. Over the years my family and I have woven our lives in and out of this beautiful archipelago, finding solace and joy on the serene shores of Gozo. Our home has been a gathering place for cherished moments with our children and friends and we would like to extend its warm embrace to you too.
As the publisher of Malta's foremost restaurant guide - The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo www.restaurantsmalta.com, my passion for food and all things culinary has inspired me to set up a wonderful entertaining space with a large cable dining table in the garden seating at least 10 people and a smaller marble table for more intimate meals as well as barbecue perfect for cooking fresh fish from the local fishmonger. The kitchen is a wonderful space to share and enjoy cooking together with many appliances and well equipped for any a food lover.
I am also the founder and organiser of Malta Artisan Markets www.maltaartisanmarkets.com and I feel passionate about assisting local artisans and entrepreneurs on the islands and for over 12 years have created the perfect platform for these entrepreneurs. Over the years I have added artisanal arts and crafts to the house brought back from travels and also locally.
And to further encourage good food on the islands I am the curator of Offbeat Malta Food Trails - exclusive private tours of Valletta and the history of food on the islands www.offbeatmaltafoodtrails.com
As the publisher of Malta's foremost restaurant guide - The Definitive(ly) Good Guide to Restaurants in Malta & Gozo www.restaurantsmalta.com, my passion for food and all things culinary has inspired me to set up a wonderful entertaining space with a large cable dining table in the garden seating at least 10 people and a smaller marble table for more intimate meals as well as barbecue perfect for cooking fresh fish from the local fishmonger. The kitchen is a wonderful space to share and enjoy cooking together with many appliances and well equipped for any a food lover.
I am also the founder and organiser of Malta Artisan Markets www.maltaartisanmarkets.com and I feel passionate about assisting local artisans and entrepreneurs on the islands and for over 12 years have created the perfect platform for these entrepreneurs. Over the years I have added artisanal arts and crafts to the house brought back from travels and also locally.
And to further encourage good food on the islands I am the curator of Offbeat Malta Food Trails - exclusive private tours of Valletta and the history of food on the islands www.offbeatmaltafoodtrails.com
Why they chose this property
Casa Palma is a hidden gem in a perfect location on the edge of the village overlooking the fields and with seaviews whilst at the same time looking out to a small square and a 5 minute walk to the centre.
The house from the outside is Arab in design with a barely a facade apart from a front door and a traditional bamboo blind. On entrance the house slowly opens up to a courtyard with rooms overlooking it and then opening up to a large shaded garden with the mature trees and on to the large pool and area.
Since the house is on the edge of the village there are some lovely walks directly from the house. Including the walk down through the valley pass Ta'Pinu Basilika and down to the valley of Meilaq and the cliff edge with stunning views across the Mediterranean.
No where is far in Gozo and we often visit the local beaches including Fungus Rock which is a 10 minute drive from the house and Ramla (20 minutes), Hondoq (15 minutes) and Xlendi (15 minutes) away. We love to snorkel and the sea is always so clear.
Our house is perfectly positioned away from the core area of Gharb but easily accessible to the amenities and restaurants - just a 5 minute walk to local restaurants and a grocery shop.
The house from the outside is Arab in design with a barely a facade apart from a front door and a traditional bamboo blind. On entrance the house slowly opens up to a courtyard with rooms overlooking it and then opening up to a large shaded garden with the mature trees and on to the large pool and area.
Since the house is on the edge of the village there are some lovely walks directly from the house. Including the walk down through the valley pass Ta'Pinu Basilika and down to the valley of Meilaq and the cliff edge with stunning views across the Mediterranean.
No where is far in Gozo and we often visit the local beaches including Fungus Rock which is a 10 minute drive from the house and Ramla (20 minutes), Hondoq (15 minutes) and Xlendi (15 minutes) away. We love to snorkel and the sea is always so clear.
Our house is perfectly positioned away from the core area of Gharb but easily accessible to the amenities and restaurants - just a 5 minute walk to local restaurants and a grocery shop.
What makes this property unique
The property is a haven from the outside world which you can step into and escape and enjoy the privacy of the house and the mature garden shaded by trees or relax by the pool or on the hammock or enjoy the large cool sitting room with a natural breeze through the windows.
The house has been converted to include modern amenities including aircon in each bedroom whilst retaining its 400 year old farmhouse character. The rooms downstairs would have been stables for the animals. The feeding troughs have been converted into seating. Unlike most farmhouses some of the walls have been white washed to create a cool fresh light feel to the space.
The house is a wonderful social space with many different areas to enjoy to be social or to find a private space. You never feel that you are on top of each other as the bedrooms overlook a courtyard and the garden has different areas to relax - to be social around the large dining table or to find a quiet corner.
The large mature garden is a magical space leading out from the kitchen and the sitting room. You can sit in the garden all day as there is always shade from the trees whilst the pool is a perfect place to cool off. The pool remains cool during the summer as it has a shallow end but also a deep end allowing it to keep its cooler temperature.
The house has been converted to include modern amenities including aircon in each bedroom whilst retaining its 400 year old farmhouse character. The rooms downstairs would have been stables for the animals. The feeding troughs have been converted into seating. Unlike most farmhouses some of the walls have been white washed to create a cool fresh light feel to the space.
The house is a wonderful social space with many different areas to enjoy to be social or to find a private space. You never feel that you are on top of each other as the bedrooms overlook a courtyard and the garden has different areas to relax - to be social around the large dining table or to find a quiet corner.
The large mature garden is a magical space leading out from the kitchen and the sitting room. You can sit in the garden all day as there is always shade from the trees whilst the pool is a perfect place to cool off. The pool remains cool during the summer as it has a shallow end but also a deep end allowing it to keep its cooler temperature.
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