This property is very special!
The entire building, Senglea house, has been recently refurbished to a very high standard. It is a very old property with oodles of traditional Maltese charm but with every modern amenity. With four apartments, accessible via lift or character spiralling staircase, we stayed in apartment #4, the penthouse.
This is a 2 bed duplex situated over two floors. A beautiful traditional winding staircase joins each floor, with each bedroom and bathroom being on separate floors. The kitchen/ dining room/ lounge are on the ground floor. The bedding is very comfortable with immaculate crisp white linen, the lounge furniture is very comfortable and inviting. A/C is a wonderful relief from the heat of the day and the power showers are truly revitalising after a long day exploring. The kitchen is well fitted out and is perfectly adequate for an evening eating in and enjoying the magnificent views of the grand harbour.
My husband and I are passionate about design and the decor is perfect, blending traditional Maltese design with mid century modern. For us a triumph and design perfection!
The ‘piece de resistance’ of apartment #4 is the breathtaking views from the huge terrace overlooking the waterfront and grand harbour. This is for the exclusive use of guests in the penthouse as it’s directly accessible from the upper floor with the second bedroom, shower and WC facilities.
The area is super for exploring the vast culture of Malta. With the ancient cobbled streets of the cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua all within walking distance of each other. A short stroll from Senglea house there is a ferry which operates every 30 minutes until midnight to Valletta. A 5 minute journey which costs €3.30 return and includes the stairlift to the beautiful upper gardens of Barrakka. The numerous traditional water taxis, dghajsa, which cross over the grand harbour to Valletta in style, are €2 each.
There are numerous really good restaurants with delightful fish dishes and varied menus just at the waterfront in front of Senglea house.
A tiny little convenience store around the corner has a surprising selection of essentials.
Swimming in Vittoriosa under the magnificent Fort St Angelo was a highlight of our trip. A 20 minute walk from Senglea house but well worth it!.. There is another swimming spot much closer too at the tip of the Senglea peninsula, just 5 minutes away.
Our host, Sophie, was really wonderful. Communication was top class and promptly returned.
If you are looking for a place that is full of character, a perfect location for exploring Malta’s vast culture and magnificent views, you will not get any better in Malta!