TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA - Mqabba

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 96000 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

L-Imqabba

Blue Grotto5 min drive
Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)7 min drive
Grand Harbour8 min drive
Malta Experience12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

'JenPatSue'

3 Single Beds

Ensuite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Tower Annex

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Toilet

Bathtub · Toilet

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Tower Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA

Formally a medieval hunting lodge, 'Ta Torri' is now a private villa, lovingly restored to provide simple accommodation surrounded by beautiful gardens.

The colonnaded path down the garden is one of only three remaining on the island and is just one of the features that makes Ta Torri truly unique. Surrounded by high walls, the villa affords complete privacy for sunbathing, swimming and outdoor dining.

The villa is situated on the outskirts of Mqabba, a quiet and beautiful Maltese village. It remains almost entirely free from tourists, unscarred from modern development, providing a ‘real’ Maltese experience.

Property manager

Richard Jackson

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mqabba

Located in Mqabba, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St George's Beach and Golden Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Ta' Qali National Stadium. With scuba diving, snorkelling and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

L-Imqabba

What's nearby

Blue Grotto - 5 min drive
Grand Harbour - 8 min drive
Sliema Ferry - 12 min drive
Malta Experience - 12 min drive
St George's Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

Hard Rock Cafe Malta - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Sofra Kebab - 8 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Relish - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA located?

This family-friendly Mqabba villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blue Grotto, Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens and Hagar Qim. Mnajdra Megalithic Temples is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M., London

28 Oct 2023

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

Very special place

We had a great time staying here at this unique property. We spent all of our waking hours there enjoying the garden. It is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the Maltese weather. We enjoyed the pool and the boules but our favourite place was the outdoor sitting area. The local village has everything you need and its not far to get to the attractions. A very special property and I would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

antonia w.

26 Sept 2023

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

House of extraordinary beauty and peace

This is an extraordinary place of great historic interest, set in a large and beautiful garden. We felt very lucky to be there. Ta Torri’s honey-coloured stone rooms sprawl over two wings and are connected to an 18th century tower wing by an enormous walled garden. The pool is ingeniously framed in limestone and fits perfectly into the formal surroundings. When we were there hibiscus, bougainvillea and plumbago were in full flower, and there are plenty of individual seating areas arranged amongst the blossoms and trees. It’s perfect either for a large group to get together, or to split up and find shady corners away from each other! We had no contact with local housekeeping or management as there was no need, but I imagine they are extremely efficient as everything was clean and in very good repair. One useful touch is a constant supply of chilled water from a kitchen water dispenser, eliminating the need to stagger back from the supermarket with endless heavy 6-packs. Parking was easy, bang outside the house in a broad, quiet street. Ta Torri is very well placed for getting quickly either to Valletta or to the nearby coastal inlets at Zurrieq and Ghar Lapsi. Communications with owner Richard Jackson were super-swift and very helpful, Overall we had a gloriously happy and luxurious time in a lovely place, and have in fact made a booking for next year to cheer us up as we were leaving.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

18 Sept 2023

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

La Torri, simply wonderful

The villa was a wonderful location for our family to gather and enjoy a well earned break together. The place is magical. There are hidden places all over the grounds and lots of peaceful places to sit in the sun or the shade. The area is a brilliant place to explore the island and hopefully we will come back one day to enjoy the his magical abode again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma m.

17 Jul 2023

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

Just fantastic

The photos do not do this amazing house justice. It is simply stunning. We’ve been very fortunate to have enjoyed some fabulous holidays, but this honestly was one of the best. The house is full of character, spotlessly clean and fully equipped to make it a stress free holiday. Robert was amazing and always on hand to help with a couple of very minor issues that we had. The only thing I would suggest is take your mosquito repellent!!! The local village is a 5 minute walk away and we were made so welcome. We are already planning our next visit.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

2 Jul 2023

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

Amazing Family Holiday

The property was absolutely perfect for us. We were a party of 8 (comprising 6 adults and 2 children). The accommodation provided us with an accessible room for an older member of our party as well as plenty of space for everyone to do as they wished during the day, but come together in the evening for meals and socialising. The villa was perfectly positioned for us to do the sightseeing that we wanted but equally the small town of Mqabba had everything that we needed. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Contact with the owner was also helpful and the information pack left at the property was great.We even added a card for a local restaurant that was recommended to us and we thoroughly enjoyed on our last night! It was lovely to learn about the history of the property and to see the photographs too. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful villa. We had a fanstastic holiday and definitely hope to return in the future.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard Jackson

Ta Torri has been in our family since it was purchased by our grandfather 'TM' in 1968.
Empty and desolate, it’s restoration is now complete, providing simple accommodation in extensive and beautiful gardens.

Why they chose this property

A 'guest pack' originally written by TM provided a few sentences that hinted of his love for Malta, he says: “For many years I cast around in my mind for that one place on earth where I would find PEACE and which fulfilled the good things I had grown used to. As time wore on Spain dimmed and Malta had cast its spell. Enveloped in history and mystery, (there is) no place quite like it.”