Mansion 6 - 11 persons. 7 room(s) , of which 5 Bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, Dining room, Duplex, Independent kitchen, Living room, 1 shower room Surface area : 280 m2 / 3012 sqft
, Date of last renovation : 2005 Amenities Bedding : 1 Double bed, 1 Sofabed, 8 Single bed. Air conditioning, Telephone, TV, Sheets and towels included, Laundry machine, Garage Bath tub, Bidet, Coffee maker, Cooking stove, Fan, Fridge freezer, Hairdryer, Heating, Hot plate, Iron, Ironing board, Kettle, Lift, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Shower, Stereo, Toaster, Vacuum cleaner
Additional services Caretaker, Bed linen provided, Towels provided Best points A beautifully reconstructed tower, Torre Dei Cavalieri, once the property of the Maltese Knights (hence the name) is located in the heart of Birgu (named Vittoriosa after the victory over the Turks in 1565) and overlooks the most elegant harbour in Malta -- the Grand Harbour Marina -- with stunning views over the waterfront. Adjacent to the oldest and most historical buildings (St. Lawrence – the Knights’ original Cathedral; The Inquisitors’ Palace, the Auberges of Provence, Auvergne, Italy, England, etc.), the tower is made of the typical honey-coloured sandstone (globigerina) and comprises two wings, one sleeping 6 and the other 4/5.
The larger wing has a very spacious kitchen (and separate wc) with those wonderful sea views. The lift takes you to the three bedrooms: the main double bedroom (queen size bed) has its own bathroom (tub), the other two twinbedded rooms share a shower & wc. The lift then takes you to the very ample and stunning drawing-room with terrace and picture window over St.Lawrence’s church and waterfront.
The smaller wing has its kitchen on the ground floor, with steps leading up to the very tastefully decorated dining/living area (sofa bed) with two twin-bedded rooms and bathroom with tub. This wing also has its own smaller terrace overlooking the harbour.
Both wings have washing machines, air conditioning and well-equipped kitchens.
Torre Dei Cavalieri is one of the most prestigious locations of the whole island, right next door to the Casino di Venezia, with its excellent restaurant. There are several wine-bars and a water-taxi service which operates all day including evenings to Valletta. The area is the oldest of Malta, dating back to before 1565 (when Sultan Soleiman the Great and his admiral Dragut attempted in vain to invade) and was defended by the forts of St. Angelo – thereafter the site of the British Royal Navy for many years and now that of the Order of St. John and St. Elmo.
Among places of interest to visit in Valletta are the co-Cathedral (with the only signed painting by Caravaggio) and the Knights’ Palace, with a very fine collection of firearms and Gobelin tapestries, gifts of the Grand Masters. The old ”Silent City” of Mdina is a must, with its wonderful cathedral and unforgettable architecture. There are many restaurants and bars well worth stopping at, in particular the Xara Palace (“Relais des Chateaux”) which has a very good outside “trattoria”.
Finally, should one so desire, Torre Dei Cavalieri has its own 12m berth (within walking distance – extra charge) E32.
Location Floor : 1, in an accommodation of 4 floor(s) View of Sea Opposite. Sea : less than 50 m. La Valletta : 3 km. Detached house, Sea front accommodation. Airport : 5 km, Beach : 800 m / 2280 ft, Port : less than 50 m, Restaurant : 150 m, Shops : 400 m / 1140 ft, Town centre : 3
Activities in the vicinity Boat Trips, Casino, Cinema, Equitation, Fishing, Golf, Historical site, Jet ski, Land yachting, Museum, Sailing, Scuba diving, Tennis, Theatre, Water sports, Windsurfing
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15/11/2009
19/12/2009
780 €
/ week
1400 €
/ week / 11 pers.
three days
Available
19/12/2009
09/01/2010
1100 €
/ week
2100 €
/ week / 11 pers.
three days
Available
09/01/2010
27/03/2010
790 €
/ week
1400 €
/ week / 11 pers.
three days
Available
27/03/2010
29/05/2010
940 €
/ week
1840 €
/ week / 11 pers.
three days
Available
29/05/2010
28/08/2010
1100 €
/ week
2100 €
/ week / 11 pers.
three days
Available
Holiday rental : from Saturday to Saturday. Short stays allowedfrom 4day(s) . All charges-included, Downpayment / Deposit requested, Discount depending on length of stay, Owner not present on location, Rate depending on the number of persons
Last update : 14/11/2009 Date of first advertisement on the Homelidays website 20/02/2007
