The Brigantine
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About the home
Our Dream has come true, we managed to buy our second home and where else but on the special island of Gozo. Having spent many of my childhood years in Gozo, this island is close to my heart. We chose to purchase this particular apartment because it's not just stone but it has a style of the old Gozo, and the way the apartments are styled. It's a village in another village and being right in the middle among the locals. It is quiet, short walk from the harbour where local fishermen hang out, ideal for enjoyable walks and for relaxing holidays.
We also offer long-lets for Winter times, please enquire for prices
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Bicycles available |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Lift access to property, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
We have furnished our apartment with high standard furniture and appliances to make your stay as luxurious as it can possible be.With pre paid AC &Satellite TV. We have tried to keep the old Gozitan theme to compliment the exterior look.
We have a portable fan and in the bedrooms we have installed ceiling fans light lamps for cooling down or the apartment has prepaid air-conditioning. Cards are purchased at time of booking and also from my cousin Maria who is our contact in Gozo , she is willing to help answering any enquiries or anything you need.
Clothes horse, High Chair,Cot, and buggy are all available at no extra charge.
2 extra dining chairs also available for balcony use, deckchairs are available for use around the pool area (sunbathing)
Linen and Quilts are provided, Towels are provided too, Please bring your own linen for cot.
We have two adult bikes and one child bike available for you to use whilst staying at our apartment to explore the villages at your own pace.
Further details outdoors:
The swimming is a good size with an area for sun bathing. Street parking is available. 2 minutes walk from the apartment you will be at the promenade for a breath taking view over the harbour (ferry cross), Malta and Comino too.
Ghajnsielem is known for it's valleys so there are plenty of walk paths. there are few restaurants and bars within walking distance but by car in Gozo nothing is far so you can explore the other villages within minutes.
again walking distance you have a phone box, post office, church, stationers, grocer for fresh bread and milk, all in one convenience store, swings and local 'Pjazza' square.
Gozo has few sandy beaches and many rocky spots for nice clean swimming. You can take jeep or boat tours (i can give you further details)
The following are some other things you can experience on the island, rock climbing, sea sports (jet ski, water skiing, paragliding, or snorkelling), countryside walks, cycling, horse riding and one of the most popular sports is Diving for the beginners or the experienced.
Further details
The apartment is on the second level but for those who have difficulties in walking a lift is available.
The complex is new therefore there are empty apartments, all the construction work is complete but there might be some home owners furnishing their apartment.
We would appreciate it if you did not smoke in the apartment but can smoke in the balcony and make use of the ashtray provided.
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The Island of Gozo region
Gozo, meaning “joy” in Castilian, is the second largest Island of the Maltese archipelago, with a population of approximately 30,000.
Though separated from mainland Malta by a 5km stretch of sea, Gozo is distinctly different from Malta. The Island is a third the size of Malta, more rural and simple, its culture and way of life rooted in fishing, as well as in primitive pastoral and agricultural activity.
Exuding a relaxed pace of life, Gozo is the ideal secluded safe haven and at just 25 minutes or so by ferry from Malta, the hop can easily be made for even the shortest stay.
The real beauty of Gozo, apart from its stunning seascape and interior, lies in the villages. Here, it seems as if time really does stand still. The locals treasure their peace and the villages are tranquil, proving to be a wonderful respite from the trials and tribulations of everyday life for visitors.
Places of interest in Gozo ; The Citadel (Victoria) Ggantija Temples (Xaghra), Calypso Cave (Xaghra), The inland sea (Dwejra) Fungus Rock & Azure Window (Dwejra) Ta' Pinu Basilica
Activities : Sea Sports, Beaches, Rock Climbing, Cycling, Diving, Horse Riding, Country Side walking, Island Cruising, Cross over to explore Malta
Beaches : Ramla bay, Marsalforn, Xlendi, hondoq ir-rummien, Dahlet il-qorrot, san blas, dwejra, mgarr ix-xini. ( they are all less then 15 minutes drive away
The Ghajnsielem area
NAME ORIGIN
(Ghajn) spring of (Is-sliem) peace
As the visitor approaches Gozo from the sea his attention is drawn first to the high flat hills of the island. Beneath these hills lies an extensive spread of land divided in the middle by a valley which meanders its way down the sea.
Ghajnsielem has a population of around 3,000 and is the first Gozitan village that will greet you as soon as you leave Mgarr Harbour towards the Gozitan heartland. As soon as you enter Mgarr Harbour, while still aboard the ferry, you could not help but notice the welcoming landmarks of the harbour village of Ghajnsielem. Lourdes Chapel with its sharp steeple and underlying niche of Our Lady of Lourdes, Fort Chambray on the left-hand side dominating the high grounds and, on the distant background, the towering belfry of Ghajnsielem's Parish Church.
A visit to Ghajnsielem should include Mgarr Harbour and fishing village. Ideally next comes Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel from where, especially at sunset, a beautiful view of Mgarr Harbour could be enjoyed. Up there you can discover views of Gozo's southern cliffs, Xatt l-Ahmar Bay and those of the Northern Comino Channel. The narrow winding road leading to peaceful bay of Xatt l-Ahmar could be traced from there. Apart from the tranquillity of the area surrounding the convent, one could not remain anything less than charmed by the views upon the Gozo Channel particularly early in the morning or late at sunset.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Malta International: 25 km |
| Ferry: | Gozo Channel: 1 km |
Flying from the U.K- everyday flights from Heathrow & Gatwick, flights from all other U.K airports with varies airlines including Air Malta , British Airways, EasyJet , Thomas Cook and Ryanair. Also good sites to check for other charter flights are www.expedia.co.uk, www.opodo.co.uk, www.travelocity.co.uk.
Flying from the rest of Europe and the world. visit www.maltairport.co.uk for direct flights and connections available for more accurate planning
Ideally plan your trip early and book early as you get good deals
GETTING TO OUR APARTMENT
the easiest and more comfortable way would be direct transfers from Malta International Airport direct to Our Apartment, which will take you onto the ferry and you wouldn't have to carry your luggages. However there are other means too, if you are familiar with our islands you can get the gozo bus shuttle from Malta Int Airport to Ferry, then organise maybe a taxi to our flat which is literally 4 mins from Mgarr Harbour. Also renting a car is an option but again sometimes after a day travelling we just want to be driven!
For direct transfers or taxi in Gozo contact me for a quote. I work with very friendly Gozitan family run business.
To arrange your own transfers please find the site for the gozo bus shuttle http://www.gozochannel.com/gozoholiday.html
Activities near Ghajnsielem
Watersports
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 19 May 2011 |
Excellent location in quiet residential area close to the harbour. Best equipped apartment I've ever rented anywhere.....every possible household gadget supplied. Owner is a pleasure to deal with and is 100% reliable and trustworthy, as is her local agent. I highly recommend this holiday apartment without any hesitation. |
Guestbook for The Brigantine
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to stay in your apartment. another memorable holiday for us on Gozo, we love it. all the best Family Probert sept 09
we really enjoyed staying at your apartment,we feel the price is very fair and we hope to stay again, and would recommend it to family and friends (Mr & Mrs Mason Sept 09)
an excellent apartment and well kitted out,we had a lovely stay and we would certainly recommend it to friends (family Saint jun 09)
Mr&Mrs O'Neill- New year 2010 loved your apartment would recommend it to anyone
Dermot & Cal (Cork-ireland March 10) we loved the place and looking forward to visiting again
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Jan, Feb & March | 1 Jan 10 | 1 Apr 10 | £ 179 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April, May & June | 1 Apr 10 | 1 Jul 10 | £ 279 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 10 | 1 Aug 10 | £ 399 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 10 | 1 Sep 10 | £ 439 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 10 | 1 Oct 10 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 10 | 1 Nov 10 | £ 270 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November & December | 1 Nov 10 | 1 Jan 11 | £ 199 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan,Feb & March | 1 Jan 11 | 1 Apr 11 | £ 179 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April,May & June | 1 Apr 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 279 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Aug 11 | £ 399 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 11 | 1 Sep 11 | £ 439 | - | - | 1 Week |
| september | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| october | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 270 | - | - | 1 Week |
| november & december | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 199 | - | - | 1 Week |
| jan, feb & march | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 179 | - | - | 1 Week |
| april, may & june | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 279 | - | - | 1 Week |
| july | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 399 | - | - | 1 Week |
| august | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 439 | - | - | 1 Week |
| september | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| october | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 270 | - | - | 1 Week |
| november & december | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 199 | - | - | 1 Week |
| jan feb & march | 1 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 179 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Jan, Feb & March | 1 Jan 10 | 1 Apr 10 | £ 199 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April, May & June | 1 Apr 10 | 1 Jul 10 | £ 309 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 10 | 1 Aug 10 | £ 419 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 10 | 1 Sep 10 | £ 459 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 10 | 1 Oct 10 | £ 379 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 10 | 1 Nov 10 | £ 290 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November & December | 1 Nov 10 | 1 Jan 11 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan,Feb,March | 1 Jan 11 | 1 Apr 11 | £ 199 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April,May,June | 1 Apr 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 309 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Aug 11 | £ 419 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 11 | 1 Sep 11 | £ 459 | - | - | 1 Week |
| september | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 369 | - | - | 1 Week |
| october | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 290 | - | - | 1 Week |
| november & december | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
| jan, feb & march | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 199 | - | - | 1 Week |
| april, may & june | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 309 | - | - | 1 Week |
| july | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 419 | - | - | 1 Week |
| august | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 459 | - | - | 1 Week |
| september | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 370 | - | - | 1 Week |
| october | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 290 | - | - | 1 Week |
| november & december | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
| jan feb & march | 1 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 199 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Jan, Feb & March | 1 Jan 10 | 1 Apr 10 | £ 209 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April, May & June | 1 Apr 10 | 1 Jul 10 | £ 329 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 10 | 1 Aug 10 | £ 439 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 10 | 1 Sep 10 | £ 479 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 10 | 1 Oct 10 | £ 379 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 10 | 1 Nov 10 | £ 290 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November & December | 1 Nov 10 | 1 Jan 11 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan,Feb,March | 1 Jan 11 | 1 Apr 11 | £ 209 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April,May,June | 1 Apr 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 329 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Aug 11 | £ 439 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 1 Aug 11 | 1 Sep 11 | £ 479 | - | - | 1 Week |
| september | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 390 | - | - | 1 Week |
| october | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 290 | - | - | 1 Week |
| november & december | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
| jan, feb, march | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
| april, may & june | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 329 | - | - | 1 Week |
| july | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 439 | - | - | 1 Week |
| august | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 479 | - | - | 1 Week |
| september | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 390 | - | - | 1 Week |
| october | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 290 | - | - | 1 Week |
| november & december | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
| jan feb & march | 1 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 219 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The prices above include linen,towels, water, electricity and weekly maid service.
also included in the above prices are the use of the travel cot, pushchair,high chair and bicycles.
Upon arrival a free welcome food pack will be waiting for you at the apartment which is included in the price.
The transfers , taxis or car hire is not included but can be arranged for your prior to your departure for peace of mind. for more information please contact me.
A discount is given for long stays (more than 2 weeks)
All prices are in Sterling and are payable in the U.K.
A 25% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking plus a security of £50 to cover any breakages or damages during your stay. This will be returned to you in full, subject to any deductions after your stay.
The balance is due 8 weeks before your departure date.
For cancellations after the balance is received, if we can relet the property, you will be refunded,if not, there is a 100% cancellation charge.
My Cousin Maria is always available if you need any help during your stay with us and her husband John who is our handy man. their phone numbers and other relevant contact numbers will be given to you with the booking form and other information.
Availability
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Claudette Darmanin
Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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