2 Thumbs up!

We were a group of 10 girls, all 24/25 yrs old and we loved our holiday here on Gozo! The villa was perfect for us, it slept everyone very comfortably and there were enough facilities for us to get ready for the evening, without any queues for the bathrooms. We did a lot of cooking ourselves so it was great to have the bbq, and the kitchen/dining space is a great size for us all to help out. Some of us enjoyed the roof terrace whilst others preferred sitting by the pool – there was a good variety of space in the villa so that we could spread ourselves out.

Pierre (the villa owner) helped arrange the car hire for us, which was perfect for the 10 of us to get around the island – we hired two cars, at very reasonable prices. He also arranged out transfer to/from Malta airport which went very smoothly.

We were aiming to have a nice, relaxing holiday, which it was. But as a group of 10 girls, of course we’d like a bit of night life ? There are friendly, local bars down the road in Xaghra, where we appreciated the air-conditioning even at night. We found the drinks to be very cheap ? We did go to a club one night after talking to some locals - it’s called La Grotta and it was a short cab ride away from Xaghra, on the way to Xlendi. It was a great night, lots of dancing!

In the daytime we did much of the same as the reviews below, and tried out the same restaurants. It was all great! I would definitely recommend a holiday on Gozo, and especially a stay at this beautiful villa!

Many thanks!

We have just had 2weeks of sheer heaven courtesy of Ivan and Ta Dratta! What a gem of a property - totally first class in every way possible. From the minute we landed in Malta, the holiday went like a total dream - taxi met us at the airport, accompanied us all the way to the doorstep in Xaghra, where both Ivan and the car hire and car hire man were there to welcome us. Having 4 children travelling with us, ranging in ages from 11 to 16, as well as myself and my good other half, every need and whim was catered for and exceeded by the farmhouse. The farmhouse is superbly decorated and with so much room, we could have housed another family with total ease in there! We spent hours in the pool and the location of Xaghra is perfect - central for all of the island ready to explore, whilst at the same time providing some superb restaurants that you can take a gentle wander to in the evening if you dont fancy a car journey. Ivan was a superb host, always available on the phone if required and we really couldnt have asked for more from a holiday. The island of Gozo is like travelling back in time, the only concern was what to eat for our evening meal! Really would recommend this to anybody of any age - we would love to return in the future.
Many thanks Ivan
Jayne, Col, Will, Matt, Laura & Emily

My family of three stayed here for two weeks along with my mom and her husband. We had a simply magnificent time and our hosts could not have been more accommodating.

To begin with, the house was wonderfully appointed and maintained. The whole house was very clean and in excellent condition. The owner arranged to have us picked up in Malta and transported to the farmhouse just as promised with the car hire agent waiting at the house when we arrived. Everything was in top shape and the owners were even so thoughtful as to provide a basket filled with food so we didn't need to go shopping the first day.

The rooms were even more spacious than they appear on the website and our 12-year old daughter had fun picking her room. The location could not be better as Xaghra is a delightful village and the views from the house of the village and the Mediterranean are just stunning. Our daughter had fun in the pool and her parents had fun just sitting on the roof deck or cooking in the kitchen. My mom and her husband are 70+, but had no trouble with the stairs.

To be clear (especially to our American friends) this "farmhouse" is not out in the country, but nestled in a quiet village with shops and restaurants accessible, but I would certainly recommend a car. After a couple of days getting the hang of driving on the left side of the road on very narrow streets, we had a blast making the little island of Gozo our home. As for the quiet, when an unexpected construction job came up at a neighboring property, the owner (Ivan) worked very hard and successfully to ensure that our stay was a quiet one.

We loved Otters and Oleanders to dine out, with Otters having a great location on the water in Marsalforn. We had just as much fun using the terrific BBQ at the house and getting the freshest fish imaginable from the market in Ghanjsielem.

We are saving our pennies to return sometime and I would recommend this house to anyone. Really hard to imagine a more wonderful place. Everything from the house to the rich history of the islands, the beautiful surroundings, great food, the fantastic weather and the incredibly friendly residents of Gozo made this trip a joy. Thank you for the great memories!

Without a doubt, the nicest house and best location we have stayed in on Gozo. I could not fault the house. This is Ivan and Pierre's only rental house and it shows. They obviously restored this home primarily for their own vacation use, and it feels just like that. It feels like they just let us use it for the week. Very welcoming, wonderfully decorated. Views are stunning! Simply perfect!

Xaghra is Quiet, but centrally located. The best food is just a 3 minute walk away : Tal-Furnar... it is one of the last remaining stone ovens left in Malta, and he has without a doubt the best ravioli in the world. Also... very good rabbit. I agree with everything the other reviewers said above. Terrific value, and just a wonderful place to stay. A definite change of pace for us coming from the US.

Thanks again for making our vacation a memorable one.

Our stay at Ta Dratta was excellent in every way. The property was a great size for a large group, very clean and also beautiful touches all around. Our favourite things about the farmhouses were the pool area, the large kitchen, having wireless internet access, the lovely views from the roof and the location. Ivan and his wife were lovely and when the power went out one night due to a thunder storm, they were able to help us out right away. It's less than a 10 minute walk to the main square and an easy drive to Ramla Bay or Marsalforn. Oleanders is the best restaurant in Xaghra in our opinion, and a trip to Ta French is also a must. We got married in Gozo and will definitely be back...and if we have a big group we will definitely stay at Ta Dratta again.

We really enjoyed our stay at Ta Drratta. It is a beautiful old restored house which has been tastfully renovated. It is spacious and comfortable. The pool was great as the weather got hotter.Being in the village felt like you were part of Gozonian life and the people were so friendly, it was only a short easy stroll for a coffee at the friendly bars or a meal at the local restaurants. We found Aztec the best one. The villa was very clean and Stella did a great job cleaning it half way through the holiday. Ivan and his wife made us very welcome and gave us some good ideas of how to spend our time. Ramla beach is lovely but bargain for the sunbeds!. The blue Lagoon is very crowded go later in the day when the large boats start to leave, otherwise it will be a shock after the pace of life on Gozo.