A farmhouse on Gozo is one of those things people talk about after they return home: "there's nothing else like it." Private pool, stone walls, silence — and complete otherness from hotel Malta.
What is a farmhouse
A farmhouse (in Maltese: tal-biedja) is a traditional stone house on Gozo, often with an internal courtyard and a private pool. Built from local limestone, the thick walls keep the heat out in summer and the cold out in winter. Most have a private pool, terrace, kitchen and 2–4 bedrooms.
Why a farmhouse rather than a hotel?
- Complete privacy — the pool is yours alone, no towel-flagging strangers
- Authenticity — a stone house with 200+ years of history in its walls
- Economy for groups — 4 people: ~€50–70/person/night instead of €80–120 in a hotel
- Peace and quiet — Gozo has no traffic jams or tourist crowds
- Stars at night — no light pollution on Gozo. Stars like in the mountains
"2 nights on Gozo and 5 on Malta — a great combination. Gozo is a completely different island."
Where to find a farmhouse
- Airbnb — largest selection, good filters (private pool, number of bedrooms). Search: Gozo farmhouse pool
- Booking.com — filters: villa or farmhouse, private pool
- Local Gozo rental agencies often offer better prices than the platforms for week-long stays
Prices and seasons
- Low season (October–April): from €100–150/night for the whole house (4-person)
- High season (June–September): €200–350/night
- Weeks vs weekends: long stays (7+ nights) = significantly better price
For 4 people: approximately €37–88/person/night — cheaper than or comparable to a hotel, but with a private pool.
What to expect in a farmhouse
Usually included: private pool, terrace, fully equipped kitchen (cooking Maltese food is part of the experience), 2–4 bedrooms, air conditioning, outdoor BBQ, Wi-Fi.
Not included: no reception, no entertainment programme, no room service. You have the keys and the house is yours.
Best locations
- Victoria (Rabat) — Gozo's centre, close to restaurants and shops
- Xlendi and Marsalforn — by the bay, a short walk to the sea
- Rural Gozo (Xaghra, Gharb, Kercem) — absolute silence and views over agricultural terraces