This house is very characterful and a real gem, tucked away in a corner of Mdina just a stone's throw from the cathedral and some lovely restaurants. Wandering around the town first thing in the morning or in the evening once the day trippers have left is otherworldly in the nicest possible way.
There's plenty of room inside, and the courtyard, balcony and two rooftop terraces give plenty of options for resting outside. We spent several evenings on the roof watching the sun go down with a glass of wine. They call this place the 'silent city'. It's really quiet. You could hear a pin drop. We were very lucky with the weather (non-stop sunshine and 25-28 degrees all week), and when we got back from our days out it was lovely just to relax there.
Andrea's mother, Joanna, lives nearby. She arranged cabs for the airport and was there to meet us and to see us off. She had loads of great advice for first-timers on Malta, and being on the spot meant she was able to get a problem with the water pump fixed straight away. Really helpful and friendly.
We had a really memorable family stay and wouldn't hesitate to return.