Rental rate: N/A Property type: farmhouse, 200 m² Location type: country village in quiet area Highlights: Jacuzzi for 8persons, large terrace with barbeque ... View all features rates | availability
Il-Mithna is a 400 year old mill converted into a house of character, keeping all the characteristics of it original features. The mill room is now converted in a large open space, kitchen dining and living room. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the facilities oven, hob, microwave oven, fridge freezer, electric kettle and toaster.
There is the dining area fit for 8 persons and the sitting area is equipped with very comfy sofas with TV, DVD facilities and working desk.
On the ground floor you will find one of the bathrooms and there is also a patio with some garden furniture.
On the 1st floor there is a balcony overlooking the patio. There is a double bedroom, one twin room and a triple room with bathroom ensuit. There is also a spare bed available and also another common bathroom on this floor.
On the roof you have a washroom with washing machine and drying facilites and another spare kitchenette with fridge freezer and spare toilet. On the large terrace you will find a barbeque to be used with charcoal. On the terrace you have got all the garden furniture such as deck chairs and table & chairs. And for relaxing you will find a large 8 person jacuzzi, which is also heated.
Xewkija, which is situated between Ghajnsielem and the capital town, Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo. It became the first parish outside Victoria on the 27th November 1678. It became the first district 'contrada' to be known as 'casale' or village.
The word Xewkija is derived from Arabic and shows that there had been vast fields full of thorns in the past. Xewkija is famous/very well known for its majestic church, The Rotunda, which is dedicated to St. John The Baptist. It replaced an older church. This church is the Seat of the Knights of the Order of St. John. It was built from Maltese stone by local masons and craftsmen. It is the largest in Gozo and its dome dominates the village. Its architect was Joseph D'Amato.
When one enters the village from the main road one sees the remains of a mill erected in the times of Grand Master Perellos. This is unique mill in Gozo because it has points which show the eight principal wind directions.
On the site where the present church is, it was said that there was a stone known as 'Maqghad ix-Xih'. Near it there is a small ancient chapel known as Madonna tal-Hniena (Our Lady of Charity) which was dedicated to San Bartilimew. The tower of Santa Cecilja had been in the limits of Xewkija. There is another tower with the oldest sundial in Xewkija. Remains of Tinghi Tower disappeared in the last century. These towers date back to 1613. Another 14th century tower which was used by the Grandmasters as a summer residence was the Tower of Gorgion, also in Xewkija. It was demolished (brought down ) to make way for a temporary airport during the Second World War.
At Misrah Imbert one can see the cart ruts, coming from Borg Gharib, Mgarr ix-Xini, Ta' Cenc and Tas-Salvatur.
Xewkija during Arab times is an interesting study case. A marble slab of Majmuna with an Arabic inscription dating back to 1173 was found in Xewkija. It commemorates the death of an Arabic girl named Majmuna, who died in Xewkija. The inscription is carved in a thick marble slab, on the underside there is a pagan symbol. It was probably taken from some pagan temple. Brother Gabrijel D'Alappo translated it into Italian and it was later translated into Maltese. It was sent to the Public Library in Malta in 1845 and brought to the Gozo National Museum in 1960. Today the Majmuna Stone is one of the most highly cherished historical treasures in our islands.
The coat of arms of Xewkija is a shield on a gold background with a red horizontal strip between two thorns, one above and one below.
The population of Xewkija is about 3,550 and it's area is of 4km sq.
Distances from Il-Mithna to main interest points in Xewkija, Gozo
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The farmhouse is provided with all the bed sheets and towels per person. Change of sheets and towels is done once a week and also cleaning of the farmhouse is provided once a week free of charge. All rooms are provided with fans and heaters.
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Owner name: Marlene Saliba Telephone: +356 21551291 (Malta) Preferred language(s): English, French, German, Italian Registered since: 16 Mar 2008 Property listed since: 16 Mar 2008
Xewkija, which is situated between Ghajnsielem and the capital town, Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo. It became the first parish outside Victoria on the 27th November 1678. It became the first district 'contrada' to be known as 'casale' or village.