Joanne’s farmhouse was a dream to stay in. It was much less farmhouse than it was castle. The custom design of the house by her architect husband proved to be very special; with thought given to the comfort, aesthetics and functionality of each space. The property was surprisingly large, with many diverse areas to experience throughout the day. We enjoyed morning tea in the front courtyard, afternoon relaxation by the pool in the backyard, meals in the vast dining room, stunning views from the rooftop and quiet family time in the cozy sitting room. The neighbourhood of Xewkija was charmingly quaint and picturesque. It is only a short walk to well stocked grocery stores, butchers and bakeries. To be honest, with all the space that Joanne’s villa provided and that the neighbourhood could supply, we did not feel the need to explore the greater Gozo area that much.
As for Joanne and Karm, they were delightful hosts. Their explanation of the history of the island and their home really made us feel as if we were getting a unique experience of living in a historical setting. And they even provided a box of toys for our son to play with! Truly wonderful people.
We highly recommend staying at Joanne’s villa.