Zebbug holiday farmhouse rental with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural

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Ta' Giannmarie (farmhouse)

Home description

A sunny courtyard welcomes you on entering, with hallways leading either to a stone arched dining room, to a modern equipped kitchen with sunny herb yard, or to the lounge area with patio doors on to a spacious, sunny pool deck with large pool and bar-be-que area. Also at this level are 2 bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom and one with a separate shower/lavatory. Another bedroom also with ensuite bathroom, terraces and views are at first floor. All in tastful mediterranean decor.

Pool and Sun Deck	Shaded Terrace overlooking the pool and views
External Staircase from Sun Terraces to Pool Deck	Sunny Court Yard

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/11256

The Island of Gozo region

The climate is typically Mediterranean and is generally mild in winter. The average temperature for winter is 16 degrees Celsius and it covers the period between December and March. Summer is rather long, dry and sunny, with August being the warmest month. The average temperature for summer is 25 degrees Celsius and it covers the period between April and November.

Until now, pre-historic archaeological remains in the Maltese Islands date back to some 5000 B.C. and the oldest ones were discovered in Gozo.The Ġgantija temples found in Xaghra, and other Neolithic temples date back to around 4100-2500 BC.

History starts with the Phoenicians, the famous Mediterranean traders from today's Lebanon who introduced cloth dyeing and maritime trade. Their close relatives, the Carthaginians, superseded them and, after the three Punic Wars, our islands became part of the Roman Empire. The Roman era had also followed a brief period of Greek influence. Christianity was brought to Malta and Gozo in 60 A.D. by St. Paul, but was consolidated under the Byzantines, from the Eastern Roman Empire. Then the Arabs took control of the Maltese Islands.
The Normans re-established Christianity in Malta and Gozo in 1090. Then followed a period when the new masters of the Maltese islands came, in turn, from the aristocracy of Germany, France and Spain: the Swabians (1194); the Angouvins (1268); the Aragonese (1283) and finally, the Castilians (1410).

The period of the Knights of St. John commenced in 1530, and ended with the arrival of Napoleon in 1798. After the victory at the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, the Order of St. John decided to entrench itself in Malta. Under the leadership of Grandmaster Jean de La Vallette, the hero of the Great Siege, a new fortified capital city for Malta was built - Valletta. From this point onwards, the Maltese islands enjoyed 230 years of relative prosperity. This was a period of demographic expansion, while several villages took the status of towns and even cities. Baroque architecture and dominant coastal fortifications flourished to become permanent Maltese icons.
Napoleon captured the Maltese Islands with unexpected ease in June 1798.

Under the Treaty of Paris (1814) Malta was confirmed as a British Possession. As steam replaced sail, Malta became an important coaling station, all the more so after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.

In the Second World War (1939-45), that Malta was brought in the frontline of operations from where it played a strategic role. Gozo lacked targets of military importance and fared much better. Malta however, was continuously targeted by Axis air-raids and was nearly subdued by hunger and deprivation, had not the Santa Marija Convoy saved the day in 15th August 1942. Earlier on, on April 15th, King George VI awarded the George Cross Medal for the gallantry shown by the people of the Island Fortress of Malta.
Independence was granted on 21st September 1964.
Malta became a Republic in 1974. and joined the EU on May 1st 2004,

Zebbug area

Zebbug is perched on two adjoining hill tops, and is the highest village above sea level in Gozo. Zebbug enjoys fantastic sea and country views, some would say the best in the whole of the Maltese islands! The village is situated some 3.5 km away from Victoria, the capital of Gozo and the nearby popular seaside resort of Marsalforn is just a short distance away.

Marsalforn Bay is the closest beach being only 15 min away. This is a popular fishing village with wonderful beaches and some of the best restaurants on the island where you can wine and dine by candle light under the clear Mediterranean sky literally inches away from the sea.

Also to be found here are diving schools and all kinds of water sport activities.

How to get there

Air Malta , Ryanair, Britishjet +British Airways + other major airlines from most major UK airports to Malta International Airport, then either by taxi to Gozo ferry or by helicopter direct to Gozo helipad.
Car Hire available we can book for you
Local taxis always available from airport and also from Gozo harbour

Can also organise airport transfer to the ferry or directly to the house. Approximate duration to the ferry from MIA 25min, ferry crossing 25min and from gozo harbour to the house 15min.

Activities near Zebbug

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Spacious, full of character with tasteful Mediterranean décor throughout plus all modern age commodities being set in the country side but minutes away from all amenities, shops and beaches one can truly relax and enjoy the best of two worlds.

Further details outdoors:
Marsalforn Bay is the closest beach being only 15 min away. This is a popular fishing village with wonderful beaches and some of the best restaurants on the island where you can wine and dine by candle light under the clear Mediterranean sky literally inches away from the sea.

Also to be found here are diving schools and all kinds of water sport activities.

Further details

Welcoming food pack is made available on your arrival, should you have specific requirements kindly notify us and we will do our best to satisfy your needs.

Maid service and change of linen is available weekly . Additional maid or baby sitter service also available.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January to March	1 Jan 08	1 Apr 08	652£  513	0-	0-	1 Week
April	1 Apr 08	1 May 08	735£  579	0-	0-	1 Week
May & June	1 May 08	1 Jul 08	980£  772	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August	1 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	1225£  965	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	1060£  835	0-	0-	1 Week
October	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	805£  634	0-	0-	1 Week
November & December	1 Nov 08	1 Jan 09	652£  513	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
SPECIAL OFFERS '08
Ta'Giannmarie:
4 night Special offer 2nd Sep > 6th Sept
Any dates:- 18th Sept > 4th Oct
4 night Special offer 11 Oct > 15 Oct
Bebbux:
Any dates:- 30th Aug > 17th Sept
Any Dates:- 24th Sept > 11 Oct
And dates after 22 Oct
BOOK YOUR 2008 HOLIDAY NOW AT 2007 RATES
PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS ON OUR OFFERS
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS POLICY

Guestbook

Photos on the website don't do this place any justice. We have all had a very enjoyable time. I am sure we will be back sometime soon. Janet & Chris -Rochford, Essex

Great house, great pool, great weather and a great holiday. Flynn Family_ Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Wow! Our time here was way above our expectations. All of Toronto will know about Gozo Magic. David Hopley-Toronto, Canada

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/11256

SPECIAL OFFERS '08
Ta'Giannmarie:
4 night Special offer 2nd Sep > 6th Sept
Any dates:- 18th Sept > 4th Oct
4 night Special offer 11 Oct > 15 Oct
Bebbux:
Any dates:- 30th Aug > 17th Sept
Any Dates:- 24th Sept > 11 Oct
And dates after 22 Oct
BOOK YOUR 2008 HOLIDAY NOW AT 2007 RATES
PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS ON OUR OFFERS
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS POLICY

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/11256

Contact details for home 11256 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Jeff Cassar
Tel:	+356 21 370112
Fax:	+356 21 370112
Mobile:	+356 99 420708
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