Cospicua holiday home accommodation with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, DVD

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Casa Jecentho (house)

Home description

Casa Jecentho is situated in the heart of Malta’s historic Three Cities.Cospicua is known to the Maltese as Bormla (Lord’s Meadow) and is the largest of the Three Cities.

This 16 Century Maltese townhouse is part of what was once a large home. The coat of arms is stands above the front door.

It has since been divided into several smaller houses. Casa Jecentho was the centre part of this house, The imposing oak doors and sculpted doorways a reminder of another age.

There are five levels to the house adjoined by a magnificent spiral stone staircase with intricate ironwork.From the roof terrace there are unobstructed views of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the most famous church in Cospicua, and Grand Harbour.

The kitchen/living, bedroom and entrance hall are each on a separate level and the vaulted cellar has been converted into a modern bathroom.

Living area	Casa Jecentho
Kitchen	Bedroom

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The Island of Malta region

In the rushed world of today it is a pleasure to set foot on an Island where the lifestyle is leisurely yet caters for the needs of the discerning traveller. The Mediterranean lifestyle means that you can take it easy in a warm, friendly and centrally situated Mediterranean island, where the sea is crystal clear and the climate mild all the year round. The Maltese are a friendly and hospitable people. Ebullient and typically Mediterranean they are always ready to give a helping hand.

The Maltese island’s mild winters are renowned, there are no sharp winds, snow, frost or endless rainy days. Instead they have a very sunny climate with a daily average of five to six hours sunshine in mid-winter to more than 12 hours in summer.

Malta enjoys a rich cultural and social life. There are theatre seasons and concerts taking place most of the year
During the summer the Maltese enjoy a great outdoor life, due to the Mediterranean climate, al fresco living is the order of the day.Promenades along the seafront are a meeting place and one can either stop for a gossip or just have a brisk walk to get some exercise.It is not unusual to see Maltese neighbours congregate outside one of their homes chatting away, especially in the side streets.

If you are interested in history Malta is the place for you. The island is steeped in it. The Mnajdra Temples at Hagar Qim and Ggantija in Gozo (the oldest free-standing structures in the world, built about 3500BC, are older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge by thousands of years).

St Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina is reputedly built where Publius’s palace once stood. Mdina (the silent old city, few cars are allowed in) and Valletta, the city, are World Heritage Cities.

Valletta is full of restaurants and open air cafes. The world heritage city of Valletta is a great base from which you can explore Malta, the bus station and ferry terminal is only a 5 minute walk away, the bus service is excellent and economical to transport you with ease around this beautiful island.

Cospicua area

When the knights arrived in Malta in 1530 they made their home in Vittoriosa and started to build their auberges and defenses. The protected harbour was a perfect haven for their ships and galleys.By 1550 Senglea had been fortified and Cospicua was booming as a market town.

It was from these maritime towns that the knights defended Malta from the marauding Turks during the Great Seige of 1565.

Wandering around the winding streets under imposing bastions you take a step back in time. There are many historical sites, amoung them Fort St Angelo, Inquistidors Palace, Maritime Museum, Malta at War Museum and numerous Churches.

How to get there

Ryanair fly to Malta from Luton. British Jet flies from both Gatwick and Manchester. Air Malta, the national carrier flies from Manchester, Gatwick and Heathrow. GB Airways, the sister company of British Airways also flies from Gatwick. In addition there are several charter companies flying from airports countrywide.

All flights land into Malta International Airport which is a 15 minute drive from the house. Taxis are pre-paid at the airport kiosk and cost 17 Euros

Activities near Cospicua

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
Casa Jecentho has a balcony adjoining the bedroom, another on the lounge level and a private roof top terrace with dining table and chairs and sun loungers.

Further details

Welcome pack is provided
English speaking housekeeper available to answer any queries and assist where necessary.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking except on balconies or terrace.
Refundable breakages deposit of £150 required , to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
October to Easter	20 Jan 09	2 Mar 09	425£ 386	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	2 Mar 09	2 Oct 09	495£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Guestbook for Casa Jecentho

Just to say that we had a wonderful time in Casa Jecentho and Malta. Its a wonderful house with some lovely furniture - and so full of character. Sue and Trevor Cord.

Casa Jecentho was the perfect setting for an awesome holiday; as soon as you step through the door, you absorb the house’s history and feel the culture pouring out of the walls. This stunning house is in an area far removed from the tourist resorts of Sliema and St. Julian’s (although these are very accessible by bus), but this makes it even more attractive to the tourist interested in adventure and discovery of a place.

Thank you so much for your help in the organisation of our holiday. Your house was absolutely stunning and we loved the community feel of the area.
I have already been recommending the house to people!!
Gwynn Basan

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