TORRE DEI CAVALIERI - Most prestigious historical mansion - Villa Rental Listing Details

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”.

TESTIMONIALS ==

"This is a lovely, well priced house in an excellent location. There was no street noise. Communication with the owner prior was great & the caretaker he has looking after the place insisted we contacted them if we needed anything & the place was immaculately clean. It's a beautiful, spacious old building & every bedroom (we had both places for 10 people) was nice & a good size, there was 3 bathrooms & a further toilet. the living area is on the top floor, so didn't make any noise for the bedrooms. The view is SPECTACULAR - the photos don't do it justice. As we were there in winter so we didn't use the terrace much but in summer this would be amazing. The area is the lovely, 2 mins walk from the house is a prommenade with 6-7 restaurants all with outdoor seating right on the Grand Canal, we went to 'Two and a half Lemon' on new years eve which was well priced & good fun. We went for 5 days & didn't do too much apart from relaxing, a harbour cruise in a water taxi which leaves from just outside the house, a boat trip to Valetta (5 mins by water taxi) & wandered Vittoriosa. A casino is nearby, but we didn't go in. We had a great time at TORRE DEI CAVALIERI & would higly recommend it for a group or family holiday." (Bronwyn A., UK)

"Excellente adresse. Demeure de charme. Accueil très sympathique. Tarifs intéressants." (Nicolas D., France)

* 2008 ALL-INCLUDED WEEKLY RATES:

== LARGER WING, UP TO 6 GUESTS: Jan. 5-Mar. 29: 800 Euro; Mar. 30-May 31: 1,100 Euro; Jun. 1-Aug. 30: 1,200 Euro; Aug. 31-Nov. 8: 1,100 Euro; Nov. 9-Dec. 20: 800 Euro; Dec. 21-Jan. 10: 1,200 Euro.

== WHOLE PROPERTY, UP TO 11 GUESTS: Jan. 5-Mar. 29: 1,400 Euro; Mar. 30-May 31: 1,840 Euro; Jun. 1-Aug. 30: 2,100 Euro; Aug. 31-Nov. 8: 1,840 Euro; Nov. 9-Dec. 20: 1,400 Euro; Dec. 21-Jan. 10: 2,100 Euro.