Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This property offers both a swimming pool/ garden area with a large stone barbecue, as well as a sun terrace and charming internal courtyard. Fans are available in each bedroom although rooms are naturally cool due to metre thick walls and high ceilings. Ta' Xmun Farmhouse is ideally laid out for family groups, large or small. This larger than average property also offers ample secret seating areas where one can escape to read or draw in its charming and tranquil surroundings. As the owners use this farmhouse as their own holiday residence and they have therefore ensured that it lacks for nothing - truly a home away from home.
Garden with pool area
Open plan sitting and kitchen
Sitting room
Interior courtyard - Private retreat
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The Island of Gozo region
Gozo is a small island, just north of Malta. It's quiet and rural, but has culture by the bucket-load.
Gozo is a very Catholic country, so nearly everyone goes to church on Sunday. Therefore throughout the year there is an endless list of religious feasts and events that are held to celebrate this. One of the more popular events would most certainly be the large festival in the capital, Victoria called Santa Maria (held 15th August). This festival commemorates the day that the Virgin Mary was told she was going to give birth to the Messiah. The whole of Gozo flocks to Victoria to celebrate and a what a celebration it is: fireworks, food, the band, horse races, its all there! What about the sea! The sea is amazing! It's like a giant swimming pool. The Maltese Islands have some of the best underwater visibility in the Mediterranean. Visibility can even reach 50m which makes it a great location for snorkeling and scuba diving. The sea life is absolutely incredible. Fishes of all varieties, shapes and colours, in packs of hundreds and thousands! There's also octopi, barracuda's and much, much more...
So while your here you should not miss a visit to Victoria's Citadel, and Fungus Rock, then take a boat ride from the Inland Sea and sail out into the open sea to the Azure Window, the Ggantija Temples (Megalitic) and all the the other 7 Wonders of Gozo! There's lots to do, and all you've got a' do is book your flight and farmhouse(and car hire too of course.) And there you have it.... Gozo - A little taste of heaven.
Zebbug area
The old hilltop town of Zebbug, Gozo, is located in the northern part of the island. It is set on a pennisular ridge with agricultural land and valleys on either side and the sea at the northern edge. The area has magificant views of surrounding landscape right up to the capital city of Victoria. The capital city has plenty of well stocked supermarkets and also boosts a daily outdoor market. The town of Zebbug is situated close to seaside village of Marsalforn, which is ideal for summer evening dining and after dinner strolls by the sea.
It is common knowledge that there has been a church on the hill of iz-Zebbug since time immemorial. A chapel dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady is first recorded in 1615, but it surely must have been much older than that. Bishop Baldassare Cagliares, who carried out a pastoral visit that year, noted with pleasure that it was one of the best kept chapels on the island.
Around 1640, the community living in the vicinity felt the need to build a new larger chapel, which was finished by 1644. The village feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on the first Sunday following the 16th of August each year. During that week, the church and the village houses are finely decorated, the whole village is illuminated, and brass bands play marches in rousing celebration.
The church is nowadays thoroughly embellished with several works of Gozo onyx. This onyx, sometimes referred to as Gozo alabaster, was unearthed in a field in the vicinity of the church, and is one of the village's most proudly cuddled treasures. These works of onyx have transformed the parish church into an extravagant but unique array of artistic sculptures. One simply cannot be but awed by the consummate altar, pulpit, font, chandeliers, confessionals, and other superb onyx works. This undoubtedly renders the Zebbug Parish Church one of Gozo's best attractions.
How to get there
Fly to Gudja Airport - taxi/transfer/ from the airport to Cirkewwa ferries to Gozo. Seaplane service (To begin operation in summer 07) also available to Gozo from Valletta. Cheap flights available from Easyjet.co.uk, and Ryanair. Other major airlines fly to Malta, including AirMalta and British Airways. Car hire available from Gozo Garage-web: www.vjborg.com, Malta-web: www.swanseacarhire.com There are always local taxis available - fare should be agreed upon before departure from airport.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Gudja/Luqa: 10 km
Ferry:
Mgarr: 4 km
Activities near Zebbug
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (8), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: Ta'Xmun Farmhouse is a 250year old property purchased around 11 years ago by its present owners. It sleeps up to 10 adults and 2 infants. When it was restored, the layout and work carried out was kept as faithful to the original as possible. It has high ceilings and metre thick walls. Arches, loggias, stone floors, and patterned tiles which are all original keeping the atmosphere relaxed and romantic. On the ground floor there is the split level, open plan, sitting/dining/kitchen area. Both lead either to the garden and courtyard and to the downstairs bedrooms. There is also the internal staircase which leads to the the first floor bedrooms. The main bedroom leads to the garden/pool area and the double single bedroom leads on to a closed loggia with a large arched door on to the courtyard.
Further details outdoors: Private large interior courtyard/garden with a loggia. Under the loggia one will find table and chairs for outside dining, also seating for relaxing and reading. There is also shower room with a wash hand basin and toilet. On the first floor there it a loggia with the old external stone staircase leading to this level. A balcony on to the garden and also a large terrace. In the garden area there is a large permanent barbecue, an outdoor shower, sunbeds, and chairs and large table for outdoor dining. The large pool is also located in the garden area.
Further details
Conditions
Please feel free to contact us re low season discounts.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Autumn 08
1 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
990£ 767
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Christmas 08
20 Dec 08
7 Jan 09
1340£ 1,039
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Winter 09
7 Jan 09
4 Apr 09
990£ 767
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Easter/Spring Break
4 Apr 09
19 Apr 09
1340£ 1,039
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1 Week
Early Summer 09
19 Apr 09
1 Jul 09
1140£ 884
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Summer 09
1 Jul 09
30 Sep 09
1400£ 1,085
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The minimum rate Euros 200 is charged for the farmhouse PER NIGHT during high season ie summer time. This basic rate includes the first 4 persons. The house can sleep up to 10 adults, and 2 infants; Additional adults(over 12years) are charged at Euros20 per person per night. Children under 12 are charged at Euros 14 per night. Infants up to 3 years free of charge if the group is over 4 persons. Minimum stay is 5 nights.
Check-in is normally from 15:00hrs and check out on the date of departure is at 12:00hrs.
25 percent deposit is required to secure a booking.
SPECIAL OFFERS During the months of October/November also up to 22nd December 08 plus Early Bargain rates for May/June 2009
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner/advertiser.
Guestbook
Hi Simon The farmhouse was so chilled that Aileen, inspired by Doranne's paintings, did some pastel drawings. Thanks again Forrest Sloan
Dear Simon Just wanted to drop you a note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday and what a beautiful house you have! Everyone enjoyed it so much - the pool was excellent, people lovely, scenery beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay – once again, many thanks. Kind regards, Liz Birchby
Dear Doranne After a couple of years we have been tempted back by memories of Gozo for our Summer holiday, having been constantly reminded by the painting in our hall! regards Tim Mercer
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