Gharb holiday farmhouse rental with private pool, walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Ta Lonza Farmhouse (farmhouse)

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Ta Lonza farmhouse just a ten minute drive from most beaches and places of interest, situated in the tranquil village of Gharb.

You walk in to a central open-air courtyard with private and not overlooked splash pool and jacuzzi. Open air stairs up to first floor. Kitchen, comfortable dining / sitting area with fireplace, internal spiral staircase up to first floor, windows overlooking pool area. One toilet.

The first floor has one twin bedroom, one double bedroom and one bathroom. Both bedrooms have windows overlooking courtyard. This house is south facing therefore enjoys the sun practically all day.

Outdoor Area	Main Bedroom
Outdoor Area	Dining Sitting Room

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The Island of Gozo region

Gozo is a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of Malta. It is easy to get to and will make your trip an unforgettable one. The Gozitans thrive on fishing and agriculture and this is evident in the small fishing villages that dot the island. The scenery provides a spectacular backdrop of limestone farmhouses, rolling hills and clear Mediterranean blue sea.

The Island provides some of the most alluring dive sights in the Mediterranean, the Blue Hole, Fungus Rock and the inland sea to name a few. Gozo is much greener than Malta and offers captivating views from all angles. From hikers to photographers, you will find yourself mesmerised by the spectacular sights around the island.

Gharb area

Gharb is probably one of the oldest Gozitan villages, where various archaeological excavations exposed the remains of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements in the area. The Phoenicians were early settlers, but the name Gharb is purely Arabic, denoting the establishment of an early but organised community during Arab domination between 870 and 1090 AD. However, names of early Christian devotion such as St. Demetrius and St.Publius, indicate that pre-Arab Roman and Byzantine settlements existed before this westerly village took its present name.

In ancient times and to a certain extent even today, Gharb was populated by country folk who earned their livelihood by toiling the rather fertile fields in the vicinity. They retained a typical old Maltese dialect, which has a rich vocabulary of old words and pronunciations most of them discarded by the rest of the Maltese population.

The people of Gharb are also renowned craftsmen mostly famous for the manufacture of the unique "Gharb blade", a typical sharp knife popularly known across the Maltese Islands and afar as the "Sikkina ta' l-Gharb". Amongst Gharb folk one still finds worthy, blacksmiths, locksmiths, cotton weavers and lace manufacturers, carpenters and masters in cane-works. They are also able fishermen, while some surviving shepherds produce the best Gozo Cheese on the Island.

Gharb is the second oldest village parish in Gozo. It was established a Parish on 29th August 1679 by Bishop Molina and the old church known today as "Taz-Zejt", served as the first parish church for fifty years. This church with its adjacent cemetery was constructed in 1678 on the foundations of an older one. It is called 'Taz-Zejt' because of a legend that says that an old woman was cured when she spread over her body some of the oil that oozed out the church's side.

The present architecturally fabulous Parish Church and Collegiate Basilica situated in today's village square was built in 1699 and was consecrated in 1729. It was built to replace to older and smaller chapel of "Taz-Zejt". The present Basilica is dedicated to the episode of the Visit of Our Lady to her cousin St. Elisabeth, popularly known as the feast of the Visitation. The feast day is on the 31st May of every year and the outside festivities are held on the first weekend of July. The village of Gharb has other churches and chapels that intertwine in traditional legends and religious devotion. One of these chapels is dedicated to St.Demetrius and lies near the westernmost cliffs of the island also known unimaginatively as Cape of St. Demetrius. Legend has it that Turkish raiders once stole the son of a local lady called Sgugina. After the poor mother wept her distress in front of the titular painting in the chapel, St. Demetrius was seen riding his horse out of the painting, then charging the Turks and returning Sgugina's son to safety.

The most popular Shrine on Gozo, the one dedicated to Our Lady of Ta' Pinu also lies within the perimeter of Gharb. This architectural masterpiece was built next to an old chapel (still existing), where it is profoundly believed that back in 1883, Our Lady has spoken to a devotee from Gharb named Karmni Grima. Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a place of great devotion and is of national importance. Numerous pilgrims, both locals and tourists visit Ta' Pinu Shrine all year round. The main painting of the church depicts the Assumption to the Heavens of Our Lady, and is the same painting that was enshrined in the old medieval chapel.

Gharb also offers the visitor a modest number of curious museums. Two of these museums where the restored residences of two of the saintly sons of the village, namely Karmni Grima who started the Ta' Pinu devotion, and that of Frenc Mercieca, popularly known as Frenc ta' l-Gharb. Frenc ta' l-Gharb was a wise but rather humble saintly man who lived between 1892 and 1967. He had a distinct ability to cure a lot of people leaving several doctors of the day perplexed by his successes. He combined his old knowledge in old medicinal herbs, his prayers and his faith in Our Lady for his cures, and his reputation spread rapidly throughout the entire Maltese Islands and even abroad. The Gharb Folklore Museum (found at Pjazza Zjara tal-Madonna) is a private owned museum found in the core of the village. Its 28 rooms are full of all kind of antique tools and artefacts. It is really worth visiting.

Another attraction of the village of Gharb is the Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village, where various handicrafts are made and sold. Visitors can find hand-made pottery, mouth-blown glass, Gozo lace and filigree. Gharb is the place where glass blowing and pottery could be watched being made.

With all the above attractions, Gharb is the village that the visitor to Gozo should not miss. Its panoramic countryside tracks and valleys are ideal for walks and for relaxing. If one is not interested in museums, a walk to the cliffs at Wied il-Mielah, is worth every second spent. There, a spectacular natural "window", not as exploited, but similar to the Azure Window of Dwejra is found. Otherwise one could opt to sit relaxed in the peaceful and picturesque village square, enjoying the view of the church, the lethargic strokes of its clock tower, or curiously study the unique shape of old hand sculptured balconies that adorn the village's oldest homes.

How to get there

You will be flying in to Malta International airport which is in Luqa, you will then need to drive to Cirkewwa harbour (approx 25 minutes) where you will get a 20 minute ferry to Gozo.

We will hand in a map to help clients find the farmhouse in Gharb.

Activities near Gharb

Facilities

Further details indoors:
If you would like to use internet during your stay please let us know from before and we will provide you with this.
Re Heating we provide one mobile heater per room apart from the fire place which is in the sitting room

We provide one fan per room

Further details outdoors:
Parking is usually no problem just outside the house.

Further details

We are willing to rent out for less than 7 nights too please e-mail us for prices. Changeover days, check in/out flexible.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
October	21 Oct 09	28 Oct 09	595£ 531	0-	0-	Flexible
November to February	2 Nov 09	1 Mar 10	350£ 313	0-	0-	Flexible
March to April	1 Mar 10	1 May 10	490£ 438	0-	0-	Flexible
May to October	1 May 10	1 Nov 10	630£ 563	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Prices all inclusive of linen, towels, water, electricity and maid service weekly. A 25% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.

Guestbook for Ta Lonza Farmhouse

'Unique' - Mrs. Vickery

Thanks so much for your friendly professionalism. We hope to come again sometime. The house is lovely, very nicely done and the decorator did a splendid job. C. Ballard

I would just like to say how much we have enjoyed our stay at your farmhouse in Gharb. It is a wonderful property to relax and unwind in and perfectly situated to visit all the island. My husband and i have had a brilliant time and i made great use of the pool. Thanks again. Leanne and Chris Evans

Hi Denise, Apologies for the delay in thanking you but on getting home, life has returned to the hectic schedule!
My husband, daughter and I would like to thank you for a fabulous stay in Gozo, made all that more special with the accommodation. Your farmhouse was a dream come true and everything we needed, please thank your husband Terence, for his kindness at the airport and your phonecall a few days into our holiday was very much appreciated.Many thanks
Carol and family

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Name:	Denise Cachia
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