Customer Reviews:

Harley Family, August 2009

We had an amazing holiday at Ghammar Farmhouse. It was perfect for us with our family which included 6 grandchildren aged under 6. The pool was deep which we enjoyed, and we purchased a paddling pool for the babies. There was space for us all, and it was such a quiet spot. Gozo was a wonderful place - well worth going back to...and we'll definitely try and stay at Ghammar Farmhouse again.

Alison from Devon, autumn 2008

We spent a really wonderful week at the farmhouse in October 2008 with our parents, children and niece. What a lovely place to spend a really relaxing week. No pressures of every-day life!
The farmhouse was gorgeous and we are finding it hard to beat for this year's family trip. Gozo had everything we could want. Even as a very "white" English lady, I found that I could go to the beach without being at all body conscious. Everyone we met was totally lovely and Doris was an absolute gem. Our 3 year old son keeps asking to go back to the house with no television. We enjoyed cooking, playing and talking as a family which made for a most truly wonderful holiday. Thank you.
Alison, Martin, Wendy, Bill, Jordan, Carmen, Alyx & Kearney.
Looking forward to coming back soon.

Jason, London - has now stayed in the farmhouse 3 times, most recently Spring 2010

We were looking for a relaxing holiday with some sightseeing, good food, sun, slightly off the beaten track, quiet and did I mention relaxing.

We looked at dozens of properties on the holiday rentals website and decided on the Ghammar Farmhouse. The house ticked most of the boxes, looked inviting and easily accommodated 5 adults. After speaking to Polly, we knew that this was the property for us.

The photos on the website paint a lovely picture of what to expect, however they do not do the house justice. The house itself is fantastic - large, airy rooms, lots of space, well equipped and very, very comfortable. There was food and wine on arrival, along with a welcome note.

The property was in excellent condition, always clean (Doris the cleaner is a godsend). The description on the website is good, but does not fully explain how beautiful the house is in reality.

Polly provided all the information needed to explore Gozo and there are maps and books in the house to assist further. Polly will organize car, transfers, etc, if required - we took this option and this could not be faulted. Whether you want to eat at home or venture out, the food is fresh and fantastic.

Whether you want to explore the islands or relax by the pool (sunbathing by the pool or on the brilliant roof terrace), you could not ask for more. I would (and have) recommended the property to many, many people and will continue to do so. We look forward to returning.

The holiday was exactly what we wanted and we could not fault any part of the trip.

Definitely 10 out of 10.

Tig & Jane from Norfolk, September 2009

We have stayed in Gozo once before and liked the island so much this is the first time we have returned to a place for our holiday. The farmhouse was perfect, just what we wanted - peace and quiet to unwind from the stress of the English rat race. Facilites were excellent and the farmhouse was equipped with everything we could want. Wonderful not to have a TV so there was no temptation to switch the news on to find out what was happening back in civilisation. The farmhouse has stunning views and the pool area is completely secluded so you're not overlooked. We were there in the first week of September and the weather was around 30 degrees every day. Beaches had things for everyone - some were good for snorkelling, some good for swimming and others just for sunbathing on the sand. Plenty of lovely fish restaurants, some right on the seafront, are easy to find. Doris was superb, very knowledgeable and helpful from finding where the mozzies hid in the day to recommending the local festivals. Should we need a guaranteed "get away from it" break in the future, we would certainly come back to Gozo and the farmhouse. The arrangements made with Polly worked perfectly, no problems. The photos on the website don't do the property justice - it is better than that.

Gozo is quiet, relaxed and a great place to have an outdoor holiday away from it all. Probably not so good if you like night clubs!

I could go on for ages with more superlatives, but hopefully you get the message - a great place.

Floodgate family, Easter 2009

Wow! What a gorgeous villa. We wrote in your book about just how spacious it was and how well suited to all the family's needs. A well stocked kitchen and all the books and games - fabulous.

The island is lovely, the people delightful and we appreciated being there at a relatively quiet time. We think August could be too busy and too hot.

You were right about the need for the vehicle and one of the highlights of our holiday was the riding around in the jeep. Everything was very smooth in terms of the transfers and the vehicle hire and of course, we have to mention the wonderful Doris and her husband Tony. She's a gem.

Susan Dodson and family rented the farmhouse in October 2004

"My husband, 2 daughters and myself spent a week at Ghammer Farmhouse in October 2004.  Simply, it was the most wonderful holiday we have ever had.  The weather was lovely, the beaches relatively empty and the island a rich combination of untouched, beautiful and interesting.  The rocky landscape is littered with the most breath-taking churches, including one closest to the farmhouse that the late pope visited.  While we were there, a lovely old priest reached into his pocket as we passed him and handed each of the girls a 'gold' medallion - they were thrilled.  That characterises the islanders - they are very friendly and speak amazingly good English.  

"The farmhouse itself is full of character and has a hundred hiding places for the children.  It is not over-looked and very private.  It has everything you could imagine needing from a truly relaxing holiday home, including no TV (which I was a little nervous about ... the children however have never played more beautifully together).  And Doris the maid is sent from heaven.  The standards she keeps in the farmhouse are what you would want for your own home.  And, she baby-sits!  There are lots of very nice restaurants to explore, in particular a fantastic Italian called 'Il Panzier' where the service is second to none. 

"Our advice if you go there ... just go with the flow; whatever they recommend, try it.  It will be worth it."

Jo Cowan and family were our first guests, in July 2003:

"Thank you for an idyllic holiday in Gozo. Your house is exquisite and very nicely renovated. Doris arrived every day and worked like a Trojan to make my life sooo much more relaxing.

"It was the perfect place to teach the kids to snorkel whilst also tending to the needs of a very young baby. Gozo really is a lovely island. We met quite a few older people in Tatitas who knew your parents or remembered you or both. I got the impression that going to Gozo was a secret activity only a select group of clever discerning types had achieved since around the 70’s.

"My only advice is don’t change a thing. It works!"

Polly Rubinstein, co-owner of the farmhouse:

"My parents discovered Gozo when I was just four. We went every summer for the next 20 years, until the house was sold in 1987. I was left with memories of magical childhood holidays, which even as a teenager I looked forward to for the sun, sea and sense of safety and freedom we enjoyed.

"In 2002 my partner, Peter, and I returned with our 3 young children and fell in love with the island all over again. After all those years, my island was still unspoilt and we realised we could give our children a taste of the same magic I had loved so much.

"Along with our good friends, Andy and Penny Loveless, and their three young boys, we found an old farmhouse that had belonged to childhood friends of mine. With the addition of a private pool, we have created a wonderful place for family and activity holidays."