Authentic, Bold, Beautiful, Simple, with Extraordinary Views All Over Gozo

• A PLACE TO REMEMBER

  A PLACE TO REMEMBER

  • Guest Meals (Fife, Scotland)
  • Date of stay 06/19/08
  • Review Submitted 08/01/08
  The owners passionate description of their property caused me to enquire about renting it for our holiday and from where we would leave to be married. When the owners heard that we were planning our wedding they were extremely helpful in sourcing and providing local information and expressed their pleasure that we chose their property to be part of our special occasion. Excellent customer service from the owners - above and beyond what we could have hoped for or indeed expect. They recommended the restuarant that we chose to be married in and where we held our reception. Ta Frenc was fabulous and we cannot recommend it highly enough. A perfect place for a special occasion. They also recommended the car hire company who met our every need and we would certainly use them again, and also visited the Registrar on our behalf. The farmhouse is unique and quirky with interesting features, so don't expect the ordinary. The kitchen is a perfect size for a family with a beautiful white Gozitan floor, maybe not so family friendly though. The courtyard is pretty and private with a good sized swimming pool - perfect to cool off in. The rooftop garden is a splendid addition and somewhere to retreat to in the heat of the day or to watch the glorious sunsets or see the island light up at night. We had some of our wedding photographs taken on the rooftop with the panoramic views as our backdrop! The property was clean and well maintained with everything as promised. The couple who look after the property for the owners are friendly and very helpful, and just a phonecall away if help is needed. We were pleasantly surprised with the selection of restuarants across the island. The visitor information in the farmhouse gives many ideas and recommendations. For a surprising and tasty meal try the little restuarant, not signposted at all, in Kercem at the football ground/playpark area. Ask the couple who look after the house for directions. We had a lovely simple meal, not expensive, and the owners were very attentive. We had a wonderful holiday and loved Gozo. I would recommend this property not only for the attention given to customers by the owners but as a perfect and quiet base from where to visit the surrounding towns, beaches and visitor attractions or to spend a relaxing and comfortable holiday. Only one suggestion for the weary travellers arriving would be to provide a basic food basket e.g. tea, coffee, milk, bread.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: It is our pleasure to make all our visitors as welcome as possible and to do our utmost to make efficient and straightforward arrangements. This is the case for weddings, honeymoons or, of course, plain holidays! We realise that people have saved up and looked forward to staying in our house, often for many months before coming, so we try to make our own love of our house and our island infectious and communicate it before you come. All are welcome - do come and try Ir-Razzett tal-Huttaf and Gozitan hospitality for yourselves :)

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• The best place to spend a relaxing holiday

  The best place to spend a relaxing holiday

  • Guest Helge L.
  • Date of stay 07/04/12
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  We had a fantastic summer holiday 2012 in this marvelous old farmhouse in Kercem. We had ten relaxing days in quiet surroundings. We really loved it. It was a perfect way to get away from our daily hectic living here in Norway. The island of Gozo was quite different from other places we have visited, in a positive view. The Farmhouse is aperfect place to stay. The terrace on the roof is a great place to spend the evenings. Here you have a 360° view and the lights in Victoria and the Citadel is wonderful in dark evenings. Here you can see the sun falling into the sea and if you are up early enough you can see it rise from the sea too. We experienced the local festas with fireworks every day and the procession from the church with holy statue was spectacular. The house, the private pool, the yard room, the terrace on the roof, the big kitchen, the bedrooms; it was all perfect and so was our local contact who did everything to make our stay the best. But driving a car in Gozo was special. Narrow, bumpy roads and left side driving and traffic rules that didn’t work made it quite exiting to drive around the island. We will be back!

  Owner response: Many thanks to our careful reviewer who has noted all the things that we too love about our Gozo home : the terrace is indeed absolutely wonderful, and can furnish enough dreams to last all through the dark winter months. Who could ever forget the warmth of the Gozo nights in our roof garden, with the fantastic views, a glass of white wine in the hand, as you sit surrounded by family and friends? Summer time is festa time in Gozo, and you can relax and watch the fireworks all over the island without moving from our terrace. Or you can go to the celebrating village and experience the procession of the church statue and dignitaries close up. The choice is yours! Right now, in the Northern Winter, we are looking forward so much ourselves to our Easter return home to Gozo : if you choose to spend your holidays in our farmhouse, you will not regret it, and you can experience all our reviewer says as well as making your own discoveries. Do come and see : we will make you really welcome :)

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• Our holiday in Kercem

  Our holiday in Kercem

  • Guest Kristian T.
  • Date of stay 10/19/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  Once again, a wonderful week was spent at this beautiful farmhouse in Kercem. Stunning as ever, our group had a lovely time relaxing by the pool, cooking in the kitchen and admiring the views from the roof terrace. We shall be back!! Kristian, Rob, Jo, Michelle & Virginia

  Owner response: Thanks to our reviewers for underlining that their third or even fourth visit to our Gozo home was as great as ever! Please also come and experience the magic of Gozo from our wonderful home : the pool, the party-sized kitchen and the world-class views from the roof garden are all waiting for you. We shall make you welcome :)

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• A great spot for a quiet holiday

  A great spot for a quiet holiday

  • Guest Ian H.
  • Date of stay 06/21/12
  • Review Submitted 11/12/12
  My family (2 adults, 2 teenagers) stayed at this property for five nights and ended up wishing we could have stayed longer. The house is exactly as advertised so maybe I can mention a few things not listed. Contact with the owners was excellent: prompt, clear, and easy. Although there were only four of us the house could comfortably host eight. Three of the four bedrooms are at different levels off a central staircase so there is privacy, but also space for everyone around the kitchen table (the blue bedroom is off the kitchen.) We were there during a hot, hot summer but didn't end up using the a/c because of the thick walls and ceiling fans. But it was good to know a/c was available! The house is in a quiet spot, on the edge of a quiet village, looking out on fields almost all around. There's a language school and another rental nearby but we didn't hear them. The pool is enclosed by walls so expect privacy but not a view at ground level. Climb up to the roof and bedroom terrace for the sights - they're just like the pictures! Sitting up there and watching the sun set and the lights come on across the island, sometimes fireworks going off later (it was festa season,) was a highlight. The wifi worked well for email and checking on local events, although get the password from the owners before you arrive or… you can't email them for the password! The local caretaker was also helpful and nice to chat with, without being obtrusive. I'm pushed to think of any downsides. Being near the fields seemed to encourage mosquitos; bringing some bug spray might be smart. And there was the occasional farm vehicle rattling by early in the morning. The roof terrace was quite windy on a couple of days; during the day that kept us cool but it was too strong later on those two nights. I think the Maltese tourist board owes the owners and their Gozitan friends some thanks for helping to make our first experience of Gozo (and Malta) such a memorable one!

  Owner response: Many thanks to our careful reviewer - it is certainly good for us to know that all we say about the house is true and that it turns out to be an excellent experience! If you forget to email us about the wifi password, don't worry : we have left our mobile phone number and so you can get it with a quick text message :) The view from the roof terrace is indeed fabulous - for those windy evenings we provide another smaller barbecue down in the courtyard, next to the swimming pool, so you can still go ahead with your plans. The countryside location does come with both farm vehicles and some bugs - but we hope you agree with us that these are both better than continuous city traffic :) We look forward to hearing from anyone who would like to experience our brand of Gozitan and Maltese hospitality. You would be very welcome indeed.

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• Einfach super!

  Einfach super!

  • Guest Angelika F. (63322 Rödermark)
  • Date of stay 07/18/12
  • Review Submitted 08/06/12
  Ein wunderschönes Haus, es wurde an alles gedacht um einen sehr schönen Urlaub zu erleben. Wir waren mit 3 Kindern im Alter von 18,12 und 8 Jahren in dem Haus auf Gozo .Wir haben uns Malta angesehen und den tollen Ramla Bay mit goldenem Sand und die vielen anderen Sehenswürdigkeiten genossen. Der Pool ist groß genug um richtig viel Spaß darin zu haben. Alles ist sehr sauber und der Vermieter ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Auch die Betreuung vor Ort ist klasse. Man erhält gute Tipps, es wird sich um alles gekümmert, sogar ein Bettwäschewechsel mit Zwischenreinigung auf Wunsch. .Auf Gozo wird derzeit sehr viel für den Tourismus getan, die Straßen werden gemacht und die Menschen sind sehr freundlich. Auch an den Linksverkehr kann man sich gut gewöhnen.Wir können Gozo und dieses wunderbare Haus wirklich sehr empfehlen

  Owner response: Herzlichen Dank an unsere Gäste! Es ist für uns eine wahre Freude, Freunde aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum bei uns willkommen heissen zu dürfen. Wir versuchen an alles zu denken, um Ihre Ferien so gut möglich zu gestalten, und passen natürlich auf Ihre Sonderwünsche auf. Falls Sie Ideen, Anregungen oder andere Vorschläge haben, um unser Angebot noch besser zu machen, sind wir immer sehr froh, unser farmhouse auf Malta noch gastfreundlicher zu machen! Gozo ist klein - hat aber ein großes Herz : kommen Sie bitte und erleben Sie die Republik Malta bei uns aus anderer Sicht! Wir freuen uns auf Ihre email :)

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• What a beautiful setting for a honeymoon!

  What a beautiful setting for a honeymoon!

  • Guest H&C (Guildford, England)
  • Date of stay 09/13/09
  • Review Submitted 10/06/09
  When trying to decide on a location for our honeymoon in Europe we came across this house in Gozo. It turned out to be the perfect house in the perfect location. It was peaceful and tranquil exactly what we were looking for. The house was stunning, and the pool area was perfect to cool off during the hot afternoons. The owners coul dnot have been more helpful when arranging our stay, they provided us with local knowledge and advice which was really helpful. I would recommend this house to anyone planning to visit the wonderful island of Gozo.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: We always treat our visitors as personal friends and give them a maximum of tips and ideas to make their holiday in Gozo really special. We also have someone local permanently on hand to help in case of difficulty or just to answer that extra question. We would be very pleased to hear from anyone who would like to try out our wonderful house for themselves : wedding, honeymoon or just a regular relaxing holiday - Gozo has it all!

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• Comments from Owner Guestbook

  Comments from Owner Guestbook

  • Guest HRGuestBook9705 (HR GuestBook)
  • Date of stay 12/01/07
  • Review Submitted 12/06/07
  It is by far the best accommodation we have ever stayed in.Gozo is a beautiful place & was all we hoped it would be, & more (English guest, Sept. 04).It was just the most fabulous place we have ever stayed in,& believe me, we've done a lot of travelling! Everything was perfect.The house exceeded all expectations and certainly exceeds the internet photos.(Various English guests, Oct. 04).I can't believe it's already a week since we returned from holiday!I have to let you know that it was the best holiday we have ever had. Your house is fabulous and exactly as I imagined it would be. First impressions walking into your courtyard were unforgettable. It was so exciting going into the house and exploring all the rooms.(English guest, May 06) we really, really enjoyed Gozo and the house was fabulous, just what we wanted and so clean and comfortable.(English guest, June 06).The house far exceeded our expectations...It is a wonderful building so full of character (English guest, July 07).

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Additional information about rental rates

The Rental rates above are for 1-6 people occupying the house. Occupancy by 7 or 8 people incurs an extra 20% on the advertised prices.

Bedlinen, towels and the final cleaning are included in these rates if you stay a minimum of one week. For shorter stays, add €35 for final cleaning. Baby-sitting and extra cleaning can be arranged at your own expense once you have arrived.

Special rates apply

Deposit = 1/3 of the total amount due.

The balance has to be paid 3 weeks before your first day.

ONE WEEK = SEVEN NIGHTS

Fees:

• Taxes Not included