A Converted Windmill in Rural Setting with Lovely Views of Gozo
With Sun-Basked Patio and Garden
Sleeps 6 (2 Bedrooms)
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You long for a rural idyll, yet would like the sea nearby. And if you could also have the sun... Well, you can have it all : there are probably less than a dozen windmill towers still standing on Gozo, but if you hurry this mill built in 1885 might be available for you to (re)discover the special place that is Calypso’s Island. Welcome to our Gozo Windmill!
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| Rental periods | |
| November - March | 400 euros |
| April / May | 500 euros |
| June | 550 euros |
| July / August | 600 euros |
| September / October | 550 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in Euros.
Contact us about special conditions for long lets.
As planes can sometimes be late and most shops close on Sundays, above rates include a small "survival pack" to welcome you on arrival (bread & butter, ham, cheese, milk, water, seasonal fruits/vegetables).
Changeover day
We tend to start and finish letting weeks on Saturdays, but this can be flexible (depending on the time of the year and on other bookings before and after the period you would like to come).
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom with large double bed. Bedroom 2 (converted miller's flour room) with 2 bunk beds. Living room also has 2 single beds (used as sofas during day). |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to Master bedroom, with additional door for separate entrance. |
| Kitchen: | Gas cooker (with oven), fridge-freezer, toaster & kettle. |
| Other: | Windmill tower with spiral staircase to roof terrace. A word of caution for parents : probably best suited for children over 7 (at that age, the tower stairs should generally not be a problem, even without parental supervision). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Weekly change of towels and linen included. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer iron/ironing board barbecue |
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Outside
Sunny south-facing patio with barbecue and stone table, and steps leading to garden. The millstone has been left as a feature in the corner of the patio.
Coast/Beach
The small Xlendi beach is about 2 miles as the crow flies (fairly steep stairs at the end of 45 minutes walk), and Ramla Bay -the island's largest beach- about 7 miles from the mill.
Travel
Cycle hire would be recommended, but car hire is unfortunately often the preferred option...
Gozo, the island where Calypso kept Ulysses seven years under her spell, is smaller, quieter and quainter than Malta mainland. It is reached thanks to a frequent ferry service, or using the helicopter departing from Luqa international airport.
Distances
Gozo Island is 15 km by 10 km (9 miles by 6), so the sea is never far. Yet, it is a very rural island, with many terraced fields where melons, tomatoes, vegetables ... or carnations are grown. In the spring when nature is green and blooming, you can understand why Ulysses could not leave.
Further details
On Gozo, one finds natural wonders (Azure Window, Fungus Rock), salt pans, four five star (*****) hotels, excellent diving facilities, enough restaurants to eat well but not so many that you feel taken for granted, a few night clubs, numerous memorable walks, birds aplenty (and hunters who try to shoot them), lots of sun and wind etc.
Booking notes
We ask for a 30% rental deposit. Balance is due 8 weeks before the start of your holiday. Cancellation terms are as follows :
Up to 8 weeks – 10% cancellation charge, i.e. we refund you 2/3 of your deposit
4-8 weeks – 50% of rate refunded
2-4 weeks – 25% of rate refunded
Less than 2 weeks – no refund
Guest comments
'We liked your mill a lot. Found it very comfortable and peaceful we did have a good break in Gozo. We both hope to visit Malta again in the future'
'We had a wonderful 10 days in your enchanting mill'
'We lived hour by hour looking forward to see more of the splendid nature on Gozo. [...] I hope we can come back again sometime. Warmest regards and thank you again'
House swap
House swap considered : we will reply to any decent offer.
Owner profile
About the owner
Born during one of the best vintage years for Bordeaux (after 1945...), EU citizen, working in environmental finance
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
A place in the sun, in the middle of the Mediterranean sea and in the EU, where English is an official language
A tiny nation with a rich historical background
A magical island easy enough to access, yet not a mainstream tourist destination.
Unique benefits of the property
Sunshine
Rural pace of life
Unique character of a windmill
Friendly people
For booking and further information
Property Ref G55
Patrick Hubert
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