Beautifully Restored Period Farmhouse

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Exceptional

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Xaghra, Gozo

Ggantija Temple

12 min walk

Calypso's Cave

15 min walk

Ramla Bay Beach

20 min walk

Gozo (GZM-Gozo Heliport)

9 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Kitchen

Dining

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About this property

A pretty farmhouse, set in a private alley, that was restored to a very high quality 17 years ago. Many old features that are retained in this property, the feed mangers and tie hooks for the animals in the ground floor rooms, give a historic ambience to this traditional farmhouse. Wonderfully located only a 20 minute walk to Ramla Bay (the best beach on the islands) and very close to shops and the bus stop only 80 metres. 2 air conditioned double bedrooms (can be set as twin rooms), with two high quality bathrooms (1 ensuite), a small terrace at 1st floor, a kitchen dining / reception room also with air conditioning, WC, external laundry room with washer and dryer, TV (with multi language channels) and WiFi. The property is accredited by the MALTA TOURISM AUTHORITY; LICENCE NO: HPI/G/0277.
This is a very old farmhouse in a village location down a small private alley, with a local carpenter opposite [update MAY 2023, the carpenter has now moved his workshop out of his garage], Ta Carmela is a perfect base to immerse yourself into local Gozitan life.
The house has a spiral staircase so is not recommended for young children or the very elderly.
Xaghra is one of the largest and busiest hilltop villages almost central on the Island and has a beautiful Church square with some wonderful restaurants only 15 mins walk which is downhill on the way back!
Xaghra is also the location of Ggantija neolithic temples (3600 bc) a UNESCO World Heritage site only 850 metres away from Ta Carmela.

Amenities

Air conditioning

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Xaghra

Located in Xaghra, this farm stay is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Malta Classic Car Collection, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paradise Bay Beach and Blue Lagoon. Villa Rundle Gardens and Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.

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Xaghra, Gozo

What's nearby

Ggantija Temple - 12 min walk
Calypso's Cave - 15 min walk
Ramla Bay Beach - 20 min walk
St. George's Basilica - 6 min drive
Gozo Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive

Getting around

Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Oleander - ‬15 min walk
‪Al Sale - ‬14 min walk
‪Maxokk Bakery - ‬6 min drive
‪Mekren's Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Restored Period Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Restored Period Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Restored Period Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Restored Period Farmhouse located?

Situated by the sea, this farm stay is within a 15-minute walk of Pomskizillious Museum of Toys, Ggantija Temple and Ta'Kola Windmill. Calypso's Cave and Ramla Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at ta Carmela

We had a beautiful stay at this gorgeous farmhouse in Xaghra Gozo. We stayed for three weeks and the house was very clean and comfortable, close to all amenities including the piazza in Xaghra and Ramla beach. We very much enjoyed our accommodation. A big thank you to Jane and Carmen for their communication and support.

Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ramona S.

12 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gut

Die Wohnung war wie im Internet beschrieben und eigentlich schön ruhig, leider renoviert der Nachbar gerade sein Haus und es gab am Abend ab und zu ein bisschen Lärm. Alles in allem war es ein schöner Urlaub.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja G.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen

Das Haus ist in einer Sackgasse gelegen. Parkplatz findet sich immer in der Nähe. Die Kommunikation mit Carmen lief hervorragend und das Haus war in einem einwandfreien Zustand. Zur Begrüßung fanden wir mehr als ausreichend Lebensmittel, Wasser sowie Kaffee und Tee vor, um nicht sofort einkaufen zu müssen. Die Aufteilung bietet Rückzugsmöglichkeit und das tatsächlich etwas dunkle Erdgeschoss ist mit unglaublich vielen Beleuchtungsmöglichkeiten ausgestattet, die eine tolle Atmosphäre schaffen. Die Küche ist großzügig ausgestattet, nur Geschirrtücher fanden wir keine, aber dafür gab es ein Gestell zum Trocknen. Der kleine Bonus sind nette Nachbarn, die sehr hilfsbereit waren. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt. Danke an Carmen und die Vermieter!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje W.

1 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Schöne Stadtwohnung in schöner Lage

Die Wohnung wirkte etwas anders als auf den Bildern, war aber nicht minder schön! Zudem war sie sehr sauber ! Man braucht vor Ort kein Auto, da man viele schöne Orte super zu Fuß erreichen kann und auch die Busanbindung super ist! Wir waren das erste Mal auf Gozo und fanden es sehr schön! Sehr zu empfehlen!

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Luanne D.

9 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Xaghra Restored Farmhouse

We did like this property but found it very dark and cold. We understand this is to keep it cool as weather can get very hot. The only oudoor space was a very small terrace which just fitted a table and 4 chairs. It wasnt very practical if u wanted to eat al fresco as you had to try and balance food and drink on a tray while negotiating a steep steel spiral staircase. We did like the area and would spend most evenings in the local restaurants in the square which is only a 15 minute walk.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Special, characterful old property

We loved our holiday in Gozo and had an enjoyable stay at Ta' Carmela, a super old farmhouse which has been very well-equipped and tastefully furnished. We explored Gozo by car, by bus (the buses are great), as well as on foot, and we enjoyed walking from the property down to Ramla beach as well as relaxing at the cafes and restaurants in Xhagra town square (particularly Latini and Oleander). The Lighthouse supermarket in town has everything you need. Be aware that at the property there can often be noise, especially in the morning, due to the enclosed area and nearby roads. Please also update directions to the house to show that The Segond hotel is the nearest landmark as this would have helped us when arriving by car.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Accommodation

We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay at Ta Carmela in what is a fabulous farmhouse. The property is both spacious and furnished to a very high standard which was well above our expectations. It is very well equipped with everything you need for a self catering holiday and we would not hesitate in booking this fabulous house in the future. Excellent communications from beginning to end.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jayne W., uk

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful !

What an absolute gem of accommodation. We loved the location away from hussle and bussle but convenient to access other areas of Gozo as bus stop just around the corner which we used to visit Marsalforn a busier town/harbour (great evening eating by the sea) and Victoria the capital (to spend half a day at the Cittadella) . It is only a 10-15min walk to the quiet town square of Xaghra with a few restaurants. The 2 recommended by owner were lovely food and service. Beautiful beach Ramla Bay 20min walk away down hill but a very steep climb back up which we opted to do to burn off some calories from all the tasty food and drink on the island plus beautiful views but you can get buses and taxis there is also good beachside food available at 2 cafe/restaurants. Easy walking distance as little as 10mins to Historic temples, windmill and caves. We will definitely return to this perfect holiday accommodation and destination as it had everything to offer for a perfect holiday for us !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume C.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything perfect

Really nice place

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaby C.

7 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully restored stone house, perfectly located

Down a quiet side street a short walk from the centre of the small town of Xaghra, this is a beautifully converted old house & thoughtfully equipped. Gozo is so small that nowhere is far from where you're staying, but with a car, easy to reach the beaches at Mgarr-ix-Xini (amazing snorkelling & diving, nice fish restaurant) Ramla Bay (sandy & good for kids) & easy walk to restaurants/banks/food shopping etc in Xaghra; close to ferry from Malta too. Very laidback, relaxing holiday all round!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy C.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time Gozo

Fabulous property - very high standard and plenty of space. The house has been finished beautifully with amazing bathrooms and everything you would need. Our stay was peaceful and ideally located close enough to walk to local bars and restaurants We enjoyed trips to nearby Victoria and Xlendi I would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE K., BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

XAGHRA

Nous avons adoré cette farmhouse magnifiquement restaurée, équipée avec soin. Tout était prévu pour accueillir les locataires : linge de toilette en nombre, serviettes de plage, mouchoirs .... Nous avons aussi aimé la petite ville de Xaghra, ses restaurants et sa situation centrale dans Gozo.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nicolas L., Kiel

2 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very beautiful, some flaws

We rented the house for one week in late October. Communication with the owner was excellent. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived, we even found some fresh food and wine (obviously prepared for us) in the fridge. The house is very beautiful with its old farmhouse charm and tastefully decorated. There is enough room for 4 people. A nice patio provides some outside space. However, there are also some flaws. A major problem is the wood workshop just across the alley (about 20m from the bedroom windows) that starts its noisy work at 7 a.m. on weekdays. The location app. 15 min walking distance from Xaghras town centre (recommendations for the pub 'Rubble Bar' and the restaurant 'Oleander') is ok, but does not give the expected ease and reclusiveness. Unfortunately, there is no garden and even the view from the little patio is quite restricted. The partition in a small downstairs kitchen/living room area and the upper floor with two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suit) only connected by a steep and narrow spiral staircase is not optimal. Kitchen equipment was sparse. The price of about 800€ for one week off-season can be considered high.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

27 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Haus etwas dunkel

Exzellent

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maher N.

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique stay in Gozo farmhouse

My wife and I stayed at the farmhouse for a week in September and our daughter, a student in Gozo, joined us for much of the time. The farmhouse had been tastefully renovated and decorated and is well equipped; we particularly appreciated the welcome package and the Nespresso coffee machine! Communication with Jane ahead of arrival was easy, and check in was straightforward, despite our arriving in Gozo much later than we had anticipated. Gozo is a beautiful island and has much to offer. We were lucky that our visit coincided with Xaghra’s annual feast, and we enjoyed meals and fireworks at the town square. I would highly recommend the farmhouse and would have no hesitation in booking a future stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anisja K., Germany

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Schöner Urlaubsort

Wir genossen einen schönen Urlaub zu viert in Ta Carmela. Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön eingerichtet und entsprach dahingehend den Beschreibungen im Internet. Leider wirkte es im Erdgeschoss durch das Gemäuer auf uns recht muffig - dies könnte aber an dem längeren Leerstand nach der Coronapause gelegen haben. Nach einigen Tagen Lüften wurde es auch besser. Da es während unseres Aufenthaltes sehr heiß war, waren wir sehr froh über die verfügbare Klimaanlage! Die Kommunikation nahmen wir zwischendrin leider etwas holprig war. Zunächst warteten wir eine Weile auf Antwort, die dann aber mit umso mehr Informationen noch kam. Kurz vor Anreise erreichte uns dann die Information, dass wir noch einen Pfand überweisen müssten - das hätte man etwas früher kommunizieren können. Insgesamt konnte aber immer alles geklärt werden. Xaghra ist ein schöner kleiner Ort. Besonders genossen wir die Abende am Dorfplatz, zB in einem der Restaurants oder Bars. Auch die Nähe zum Ramla Beach (zu Fuß ca. 20-30 Min) ist super. Wir waren häufig gegen Abend für die ersehnte Abkühlung dort.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

22 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow, Wow and Wow!!

That sums up our stay. My wife and I are both experienced international travelers. Our home away from home was amazing. Completely updated, beds were super comfy, location in Xaghra was awesome, 10 minute walk to town square with all the restaurants. Communication with Jane was excellent, very prompt response. Carmen was the best! Went out of her way the entire time we were there. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Regina S.

18 Nov 2018

Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung für Frühaufsteher

Diese schöne Ferienwohnung entspricht den Bildern und der Beschreibung. Die Vermieterin und die Verwalterin vor Ort waren sehr hilfsbereit. Leider befindet sich direkt gegenüber eine Schreinerei, in der Montag bis Samstag ab 8:00 bei offenen Türen gearbeitet wird. Es ist deshalb während der Arbeitszeit in allen Räumen und auf der Terrasse sehr laut. In der übrigen Zeit ist es angenehm ruhig. Hat uns nicht gestört, möchte ich aber erwähnen. Die oberen Zimmer (Schlafzimmer und Badezimmer) sind über eine offene Galerie erreichbar. Auf Wunsch wird dort ein Sichtschutz aus Bambus angebracht.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jörg P., Salzgitter

4 Aug 2018

Perfect family holidays in nice domicile

Ta'Camela has been a perfect home for our family holidays with 4 persons to discover the nice island. We've been living among the Gozitan people. The house is proper, well equipped and exactly as described. So we all recommend Ta'Camela home and would like to come back one day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth H.

11 Oct 2017

Clean, cosy, authentic in a friendly neighbourhood

We spent a very comfortable week with our two adult children. There was plenty of room for all of us, with lots of space to sit, bathrooms, books, guidebooks etc. The welcome pack was much appreciated (although we struggled to find capsules to fit the coffee machine when we needed more). It was very useful to be so close to a bus stop as we used the bus most days in order to get to different parts of the island for some long walks (good walking guides in the farmhouse). Meanwhile our children enjoyed walking up and down most days to Ramla Bay, rewarding themselves with the excellent ice cream sold by the van there. The information sent to us before our arrival was helpful, although it would have been useful to have had some foolproof instructions on how to walk from the village square to the property (as well as the driving instructions from the ferry). We arrived in Mgarr after a very early morning flight and the friendly taxi driver took us to the square to have lunch because it was too early to check in. He confidently pointed out the direction we needed to walk to find where we were staying, but it turned out to be the opposite direction. It took us about an hour to find our way there, eventually with the help of Carmen the housekeeper. Once we were less sleep-deprived we realised it was actually a really easy 15-20 minute walk in almost a straight line. We felt, briefly, that we were part of the local community, having happened upon the lampuki festival held just down the street on our first night, and with nightly exchanges of "good evening" with the locals we encountered sitting out as we walked to and from the square. Both the farmhouse and the island were fantastic and we have no hesitation in recommending it to others, especially anyone with adult children.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

25 Sept 2017

Beautiful house, full of character

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house has been very tastefully restored and is constructed of lovely Gozo stone. It would not however be suitable for anyone with mobility problems due to the spiral staircase. It is very well equipped and was spotlessly clean. On our arrival there was a very handy welcome pack...especially the bottle of wine! The locals are warm and friendly. Gozo is a small island so you are never very far from anywhere but personally I would recommend having a car as you can see so much more than on any organised tours/sightseeing buses. We would have no hesitation in recommending it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Martin S.

25 July 2017

sehr schönes Appartement mit toller Ausstattung

Die Ferienwohnung ist in einem alten, sehr gut renovierten Gebäude im Dorf. Die Ausstattung ist hervorragend. Die Zimmer sind äusserst geschmackvoll ausgestattet. Die Terrasse bietet einen wunderschönen Blick auf Ramla Beach. Einziger Nachteil: an den Werktagen ist es manchmal etwas laut.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Shaun C.

19 July 2017

A lovely holiday home.

A beautiful property just as you see in the photographs. Everything of a high quality and standard. The house is actually a credit to the owners. The house was immaculately clean on arrival. Probably one of the best I have stayed in over many years of holiday home rentals. We experienced noise issues at this property . The owner was happy to refund us so we moved for the remainder of our holiday to a quieter locality. Also be aware the house has a spiral staircase which won't be suitable for young children or mobility issues.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

9 July 2017

Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.

Das Haus ist zeitgemäß renoviert ohne dabei seinen originalen Charme einzubüßen. Auch die Lage, etwas zurückgezogen in einer Einfahrt, und nicht direkt an der Straße empfanden wir als angenehm. Die einheimischen Nachbarn sind sehr freundlich. Wir können das Haus wirklich empfehlen.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Apr 2017

Lovely Gozo house. The perfect getaway.

The house was tastefully restored and quirky. Comfortable and cozy. Good location, within easy walking distance of Xaghra Square. The property owner was helpful and efficient and the lady who looks after the house in Gozo was on hand if we needed anything. There was a welcome pack, including wine, waiting for us when we arrived. Over all, a wonderful and restful holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Your host

We are an English family who have visited Gozo every year since 1976. With family also living on the island since 1986, the island is a home for us, our 3 boys and many friends.