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Townhouse |1 bedroom |Sleeps 5

Rabat, Malta in Mdina

From £395 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

8 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

Just only 3 mins. by walk from the door and bastions of the silent city Mdina this property is ideally for families and Couples who are seeking relaxation and culture. This impressive one bedroom house is newly renovated by a renowned designer to provide a luxurious and romantic holiday accommodation.

The house is really suited for two adults however it could easily accommodate two additional adults or children as there is a very comfortable double sofa bed on Double Decker (T.V. Lounge) and another single sofa bed in the study area. Public transport is very close by, but we recommend a hired car to explore the Island more. Parking is free of Charge.

The property has it's own wooden balcony with open country views and two small yards. Very close by 2 mins by walk there is a playing area with swings and tennis courts. Olympic size pool and gymnasium are also very close by.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The first floor comprises of a shower and toilet room whilst the master en- suite bathroom is on the ground floor. Rooms are all fully air-conditioned.

There is one storey Maltese style stone staircase and we have no disabled access.

Further details outdoors:
The history of Mdina traces back more then 4,000 years. An extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture.

Lamp lit by night Mdina is fascinating to visit for its timeless atmosphere as well as its cultural and religious treasures. Mdina and Rabat are full of historical places to visit and is in easy reach of cafés with breath taking country views, wine bars, fine dining restaurants, shops, discotheque, and children’s playing field, pharmacies, health care centre and commercial banks (A.T.M ect.).

An open market is held every week in the heart of Rabat. It is also two minutes walk from the inexpensive public bus transport which has a main bus route to the Capital City Valletta and onto all the other parts of the island. Very close by( 5 mins by car) one can also find the Malta crafts village (Ta’ Qali) which can be reached by bus on the way to Valletta. At the crafts Village glass blowers and filigree workers demonstrate to visitors their skilled craftsmanship.

The Malta national stadium complete with health and fitness centre/indoor pool, cafeteria and restaurant and Malta’s national park are only five minutes away by car. Moreover in Ta’ Qali, lies the Malta’s Fair and Conventions Centre (MFCC) which hosts Malta’s fairs all year round. On the west side another 5 mins by car there is the Busketto Garden which is ideal for picnics and hikes.

Verdala Palace built for the Knights of Malta 1586 and St Agata's Catacombs dating from the early Christian period is also very close by. During the year Malta hosts the Power boats races, International Billiards Competitions and Air shows.

Further details

We Would be happy to provide all information for renting cars, public transport, cruises, ferry boats to Gozo and Comino and other help in all our guests requirements.

Guests will find a welcome pack upon arrival. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and the house will contain most of the basics you will need to get started... so you do not need to go searching for coffee, salt and pepper, oil, toilet paper, etc. as soon as you get here.

We invite you to use whatever you need and then replace the items when you do go shopping. Fresh linen and towels are available.

Conditions

You can enjoy smoking on the balcony and yards.

50% of rental fee on booking and balance eight weeks prior to the holiday commencement.

Due to stairs the property is not suitable for children under 5 years.

Broad band internet connection can be provided at a small charge upon request, please ask for details on booking.

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Golden Sands Beach just 4 km away!

 

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3 Mins. by walk from Mdina Door and Bastions

 

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Saqqajja Steps

The Island of Malta region

The climate of Malta is basically a Mediterranean one, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. During the summer months (May to September) there is little rain, there are between 10 and 12 hours of sunshine daily and the temperatures average is 23.5C.

Malta has something to offer for everyone. From harbour cruises, to ferry boats one of which can take you to the sister Island of Gozo in 20 minutes. It has a rich history which takes us back more then 4,000 years. The places and museums to visit are endless. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is a UNESCO world heritage site. Hagar Qim, Ghar Dalam, Mnajdra Temples, Tarxien Temples, The national war museum, the museum of fine arts are a few of the places not to be missed. For the young and full of energy Malta has the St Julians’ night life with its discos and parties with live entertainment throughout the year, bowling alleys and cinemas.

For those who like to explore the underwater world Malta is renowned with divers for its spectacular underwater surroundings. Throughout the year towns and villages all over Malta celebrate a ‘FESTA’ in honour of their local patron saint; these events are really a great spectacle for all who visit Malta. The fireworks festival in Malta has become a fixture in the Maltese calendar. This event is held at the grand harbour in Valletta. Malta has also fine shopping for clothes and jewellery.

Valletta and Sliema are full of brand name shops where one can find anything that his heart desires. Open air markets in Malta are very popular. There is an open market practically on every day of the week. It is impossible to mention everything of what this gem of an Island has to offer; the Maltese people are renowned for their hospitality and friendship and are only too pleased to help if you require any assistance.

The Mdina / Rabat, Malta area

Today Rabat is a bustling town with its own attractions. Historically, Rabat is inextricably linked to the Roman period with the Domvs Romana being an excellent example of the Roman lifestyle.It is the only and most important suburb of Mdina. It is separated only because it is not within the old city walls. Nonetheless, it can boast some relics of the first order.

There are two sets of catacombs open to public, St. Paul's and St. Agatha's. The parish church of St. Paul was originally the nucleus of Malta's first Christian community. The baroque church and priory of ST. Dominic are important, as are the remains of the Roman Villa; and also the first hospital in Malta, the Santo Spirito, with records going back to 1370 (150 years before the arrival of the knights). On the road out of Rabat there is a pleasant country drive which takes you to the Verdala Castle, summer residence of the Grand Master.

Further on to that road one can find the Busketto Gardens, Malta's biggest park, with acres of lovely greenery. Do not miss to visit Dingli Cliffs very close the Busketto Garden, These spectacular cliffs which at 120 ft. high provide a unique and dramatic vista. The Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene perched on the edge marks the highest point on the Maltese Islands, some 250 metres above sea level.

How to get there

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RyanAir fly to Malta on low cost daily flights from the UK and Ireland. Malta's national airline, Air Malta (www.airmalta.com) have numerous scheduled flights daily from Heathrow and Gatwick besides several other frequent flights from several UK airports, like Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Airmalta has scheduled flights from practically every country in the EU.

The Maltese Islands are not very large, which makes getting around relatively trouble-free.

The public bus service on Malta and Gozo is a good way to get around as buses serve the major tourist areas, go practically everywhere and are cheap and efficient. New Arriva public transport in Malta, schedules and prices are available at 'Luz Del Sol'.

Renting a car is a good option if you want to get to the farther reaches of the island. All the road signs are in English and driving is on the left.

Major and local car hires are located on Malta and Gozo with daily rates of €16 - €28. International and national driving licenses are acceptable. A number of internationally based car hiring firms as well as local garages also offer the services of chauffeur-driven cars.

Activities near Mdina

Reviews

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18 Jan 2012

“Very good location and accommodation” My husband and self and an older relative stayed here for 10 days. The accommodation was in a very good location for the Mdina and bus services. The place was big enough and well equipped but apart from the front liiving/kitchen area was very dark and required lighting all day. The front room over looked the open countryside but the house was on the main road which did not enable us to sit with windows open during the busy times. We also were disappointed that although we were initially told that as we were staying for more than a week we could have special rate for the extra days in the end we were charged for the extra days on a nightly basis making it much more expensive. We were also prepared to pay separately for the utilities but were shocked when the bill came to over E100. We had only used the shower daily and washing machine every few days. We never bathed as the tank was taking so long to heat up and the bath was very large so wanted to keep the cost down. We did not require heating. We washed up after snacks or meals but were out all day and ate out most of the time. There is one main en-suite bedroom and the other bed was made up on the "mezzanine" floor with the tv which we never used as our relative used that area. It was a comfortable place to stay and the owner very helpful. We spent hours exploring the area and found the buses plentiful. All in all we had a wonderful time.

05 Nov 2011

“A perfert apartement to stay and to visit Malta” We are a couple with a 2 years old baby. Luz da Sol is perfect apartement to visit Malta, because is very close Medina (2 minute walking to main door) and in the centre of Malta Island (we suggest to rent a car to vistit all Malta and Gozo). It's a modern, full of facilities and clean apartement in an ancient palace. Mrs Marion Zammit is a perfect owner, she's polite, helpful if you need information and careful.She found out facilities (hig chair and little bed) for our baby. In a 2 weeks of staying we had nothing to complain We higly recommend it. Response: Dear Guest, It has been a great pleasure to meeting you and your family and having you at 'Luz Del Sol'. It is a great satisfaction for me that love and care in looking after the apartment find the pleasure of my welcoming guests. Really hope to see you again at some point. With my kindest regards, Marion

05 Nov 2011

“Cool with a view of summer fireworks” My husband and I had a fantastic month in Marion's beautiful apartment set into the cliffside below Mdina. The view from the kitchen is amazing; I set up my office in the little breakfast nook so I could look out across half of Malta, watching fireworks in a different town every single night. We were there in June when Malta is hot and dry, but the apartment stayed deliciously cool and we never even touched the aircon (good thing, because power is indeed expensive). The kitchen is stunning, modern and fully outfitted. The little loft above it is quite comfy; it was good to have the option to pull out the couch and sleep upstairs where it's bright and airy. Marion was super friendly and helped us get settled and find what we needed. We found Rabat and Mdina to be the most walkable part of Malta, so it was super conveinient that we could just stroll up the stairs and around the corner to get there. The public busses are also right there, but going anywhere except Valetta takes a long time and the closer cliffs and beaches are more easily accessed by taxi. If you're trying to decide whether to go to the Hypogeum, I suggest you instead check out the catacombs & crypts a few minutes away in Rabat where you can walk around by yourself without a guide. Response: Dear Guest, It makes me so happy to know that you have spent a fantastic month on our beautiful Island and you have taken with you a lot of great memories, history and culture. It is so nice to know that the lovely views and fireworks from Luz Del Sol's private balcony has inspired your work and helped you to be creative :). Thank you so much for your lovely comments and will look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Marion

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“Luz Del Sol. A very pleasant experience” We spent a week in early July at Luz Del Sol and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a very clean, well appointed house, modern but still retaining the charachter of the original building. The kitchen/ dining area is very spacious and airy and the mezzanine lounge is a nice place to relax, You have restaurants and bars quite literally on your doorstep which we really enjoyed, plus you are only a few minutes from the centre of Rabat and the stunning walled city of Mdina. We found it a very relaxing place to return to especially after a day in the busier parts of the island like Valetta or Sliema. You don't really need a car as the public transport is just around the corner and the bus service to Valetta is very good, The owner Marion is very welcoming and extremely helpful and we would go back again without a doubt. All in all a very pleasant experience at Luz Del Sol Response: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for leaving such lovely comments. It makes me very happy to know 'Luz Del Sol' was a great place to return to after a busy day. I am glad to hear you would like to return and you are most welcome! Looking forward to meeting you again. Sincerely regards, Marion

04 Nov 2011

“A very enjoyable centre for exploring Malta” Generally, very enjoyable. Good bus services to explore the island, and plenty of tourist info. Well-equipped, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Great view. Good restaurants nearby. Downside - noise, as below (but not in the bedroom, at the back of the house), TV almost entirely in Maltese and Italian, so no evening entertainment. Local shops nothing more than little corner-shops, with very limited range.

02 Nov 2011

“Like staying with friends who own a really cool place” The antique house has been modernized very tastefully and is very modern, very neat and very clean. Our hosts were most helpful and really treated us like friends. We loved every minute, the kids had their own "den" which they enjoyed very much. The view is amazing, the bus stop quite close. This old house really doesn't need air-conditioning, because it has been built to keep cool naturally. The kitchen is also very stylish, we enjoyed cooking there very much. It is a house with a staircase, and you must be okay with your legs to access the kitchen/living room on the first floor, though. Response: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It has been a real pleasure to meet you and your family and assist you during your stay with us. I am so glad you have enjoyed your stay in Malta and 'Luz Del Sol' was your home away from home for you and the kids. We hope to see you all again until then, take care :)! Warmest wishes, Marion

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01 Nov 2011

“Amazing Location” We had an amazing time at Luz Del Sol! The condo was right next to the city of Mdina. It was the perfect spot for sigh seeing. The condo itself was very modern and met all of our needs. Great little bars/restaurants on the steps! Great location! Thank you for a wonderful holiday on Malta!

01 Nov 2011

“Wonderful accomodation in a beautiful place...” My wife and I had a great time in Malta and 'Luz Del Sol' was the perfect place to call home for two weeks. Highly recommended! Response: Dear Guest, it has been a great pleasure to assist you during your visit and your satisfaction makes me very happy. Thank you!! Anytime you will be welcome at 'Luz Del Sol'. Sincerely regards, Marion

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IT'S NOT WHAT WE SAY... IT'S WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY ABOUT US....A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL :-)!.....Quoted from our Guest Book.

This is truly a special find, and we are so glad to have found you, Marion! The proximity to Mdina and Rabat, the historic character of this house and the gorgeous views made this visit unforgettable for us. Thank you!!

Wolfgang and Moira Rempen
New Mexico / U.S.A.
27/01/2010

Thank you, Marion, for your generous hospitality and gracious welcome. We have seen some spectacular scenery, met some lovely people, and enjoyed some fine walking in balmy sunshine. We will return!
The perfect place to stay for a wonderful holiday in Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Cliff and Alison - Cheshire England

Thank you Marion for your welcome and hospitality. We really enjoy our stay in the lovely 'Luz Del Sol' very relaxing. Hope to see you again.

Joelle, Antoine and baby Louise - Paris, France.

Dear Marion, Thanks for the warm hospitality! The Location of 'Luz Del Sol' for Holy week was superb!
Maria - Vienna Austria
Mary-Ann - Denver Colorado USA

We could not have been happier or stayed in a better place in Malta. Thanks for making our holiday truly memorable!
Mr. & Mrs. Swinson

Mdina is a truly memorable place and Rabat allowed us to have a flavour of the Maltese 'way of life'.
'Luz Del Sol' was everything we hoped for - including the spectacular views... it allowed us to explore Malta and relax.
Mr.& Ms. Meggson U.K.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn / spring 2012	5 Jan 12	1 Jun 12	395£ 395	8585	0-	3 Nights
Summer 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Oct 12	495£ 495	9595	0-	3 Nights
Autumn / winter 2012	1 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	395£ 395	8585	0-	3 Nights

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

Rental rates quoted are for 2 people.

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

We require a 50% non refundable deposit of the rental rate kindly paid at the time of your confirmed booking.

Full payment is due eight weeks prior to you commencing your holiday.

Payments can easily be made by bank transfer to UK bank account.

For weekend rentals full payment is required with your confirmed booking and no refunds will be made if you cancel your booking.

Rates are all inclusive of water & electricity bills, Towels, linen & cleaning

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Marion Zammit Landline n/a Mobile +356 998 00517 Languages spoken The owner is based in Malta and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This townhouse has received 8 reviews from previous guests.