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TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA

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Pool in outer garden
Front door
Outdoor dining table in inner courtyard
Outdoor dining table in inner courtyard
Outdoor dining table in inner courtyard

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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L-Imqabba
  • Place, Blue Grotto
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

'JenPatSue'

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Ensuite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

The Tower Annex

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Toilet

Bathtub · Toilet

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Tower Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA

Formally a medieval hunting lodge, 'Ta Torri' is now a private villa, lovingly restored to provide simple accommodation surrounded by beautiful gardens.

The colonnaded path down the garden is one of only three remaining on the island and is just one of the features that makes Ta Torri truly unique. Surrounded by high walls, the villa affords complete privacy for sunbathing, swimming and outdoor dining.

The villa is situated on the outskirts of Mqabba, a quiet and beautiful Maltese village. It remains almost entirely free from tourists, unscarred from modern development, providing a ‘real’ Maltese experience.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8017410
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mqabba

Located in Mqabba, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St George's Beach and Golden Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Knights Spectacular 1565. With scuba diving, snorkelling and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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L-Imqabba

What's nearby

  • Blue Grotto - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Malta Falconry Centre - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hagar Qim - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Grand Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ghaqda Muzikali Maria Assunta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tick Tock Café & Wine Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dolce Sicilia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marilu’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TA TORRI - STUNNING MEDIEVAL VILLA located?

This family-friendly Mqabba villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blue Grotto, Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens and Hagar Qim. Gardjola Gardens and Msida Bastion Historic Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jantine v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a wonderful villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nial b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic property and Richard was great to communicate with
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you for your review Nial. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ta Torri again in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a magical place. Beautiful garden, historic house. All clean, tidy and well equipped. Easy reach of the sights, and on the edge of a quaint town. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Hi Dale, Thank you for the lovely review of our villa. delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 days of Paradise.Beautiful.Clean. Well situated.Friendly.Would holiday here again!Joan GristAustralia!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you for your kind review Joan, we are delighted you enjoyed your holiday. Please come back and stay at TaTorri again in future. Kind regards Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Absolutely incredible place — great rooms, lovely pool and stunning garden. Would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thank you Ben, Delighted you all enjoyed your stay at TaTorri. You are welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay and would like to book again for 2024.

Welcoming, comfortable and beautiful gardens and lovely sunny courtyard. Slightly off the beaten track which is all to the good but still easy to get everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2023
Delighted you had a lovely time at TaTorri and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2024.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

antonia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is perhaps the most beautiful house one can stay in in Malta with a fairly large (8 and over) group of family and friends. It’s a glorious historic house set in spectacular and enormous gardens which happen to include a big & beautiful swimming pool.This is miles from the ghastly tourist strips of the north, but in easy range of Valletta & Mdina, and other historic sites.The house is obviously much loved by its owners who have inherited it, and who have poured their energy and intelligence into restoring an exceptional seventeenth century property. It is an absolute privilege to stay here and see what they have restored and are maintaining.Everything is comfortable and beautiful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
What a fantastic review, thank you Antonia. We will of course be delighted to welcome you back to TaTorri when you next visit Malta.
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

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Great!

The stay was great with everything you need at the property. Calm and private!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for your review Andrea. We hope you will come back and stay at TaTorri again in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Had a fantastic week at Ta Torri! It is a lovely house in beautiful surroundings, the house is very comfortable and the gardens and pool are peaceful and a wonderful place to spend time. Mqabba is a lovely little town and we definitely recommend eating at Bottegin del Teatro, the food was delicious and the owner was very welcoming. Would happily recommend staying at Ta Torri!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property!

The photos really don’t do it justice, we absolutely loved staying at Ta Torri. We visited during a very hot spell and were grateful for air conditioned bedrooms! There’s so much space, great when travelling with extended family. Thank you Richard, we will be back I’m sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2024
Hi Claire, Thank you for the kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back to TaTorri again in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We really loved our stay in Ta Torri it made us feel happy and joyous just to be there. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the interior is just ‘wow. The villa is well equipped and the fresh drinking water in the kitchen was a real bonus. We enjoyed day trips to Valetta, Popeye village as well as walks in to the local village. We would love to return at some point as there is still much to explore. It was hard to find light switches which was a small issue and we kept our children away from some of the villa such as the old staircase as it looked a bit of a hazard .. it could also benefit from a few more safety rails on the family room windows, we overcame this by keeping the shutters closed and solved the small stairs issue by using the main marble staircase. It was honestly probably the most amazing place we’ve stayed in terms of holiday accommodation. It was sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul b.

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Classical Luxury

This property, a genuine palace, is packed with history and tasteful updates that nake the stay here truly memorable. We stayed for our daughter’s wedding for a week and part way through we wondered why we didn’t hold the wedding at Ta Torri!Don’t be out off by the proximity to the airport, we were only disturbed when a Ryanair engine test went on for an hour, not by air traffic.We expect to be visiting our new family in Malta more frequently and so won’t hesitate to stay again - thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you for the lovely review Paul. Would love to welcome you to stay again in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

super Location

👍
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you for your review martin. We hope you will come back and stay at TaTorri again in future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Gorgeous! I will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thanks Marnie, Look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The most amazing enchanting home ,gardens and pool stunning magical and history of the property is fascinating Thankyou Ta Torri we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back to TaTorri again soon. Best wished, Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Torri, simply wonderful

The villa was a wonderful location for our family to gather and enjoy a well earned break together. The place is magical. There are hidden places all over the grounds and lots of peaceful places to sit in the sun or the shade. The area is a brilliant place to explore the island and hopefully we will come back one day to enjoy the his magical abode again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you for your lovely review Mike. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Ta Torri again in the future.
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8/10 Good

Colette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special place! Beautiful garden and house. Living room is nice and comfy. Kitchen is well equipped. Bedrooms and bathrooms are basic. Tower apartment has a new, big bathroom. Youngsters liked the tennis table in the garden. Swimming pool was nice and clean but very very cold unfortunately. Area is very quite. Little shops and few bars/restaurants within 10 minutes walking distance (check opening hours!). Uber or Bolt will take you anywhere (6 minutes to airport/10 to Blue Grotto viewing point/20 min to St Julians). Plus: beautiful-spacious-special-quiet-airconditioned-very helpful owner and property managerMinus: swimming pool not heated and thus very cold in October-old mouldy smell inside house-little damp-mould in bathrooms in house, TV in tower apartment did not work.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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Very special place

We had a great time staying here at this unique property. We spent all of our waking hours there enjoying the garden. It is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the Maltese weather. We enjoyed the pool and the boules but our favourite place was the outdoor sitting area. The local village has everything you need and its not far to get to the attractions. A very special property and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2023
Thank you for your kind review Katherine. Delighted that you enjoyed your stay and the unique charms of TaTorri. We hope to welcome you back again in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Henri v.

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Outstanding!

The house and gardens were absolutely great. As an archeology enthousiast, I came to Malta for the neolithic temples (and brought my family with me). This historic hunting lodge with an inner an outer garden including a very 'own' tower is just amazing and added great value to our stay on Malta. Each walk through the columns was a joy and the garden was filled with blooming flowers and the ever singing spanish sparrows. Couldn't ask for more. Also a great location for trips around the island (do rent a car), without any hinder from the adjacent airport. Mqabba is a nice and quit town with enough stores for daily needs. I am very greatful to the owners that they made this place available for tourists. My family and I will not forget Malta nor this great accommodation.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Henri. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay and got to take in the beauty and history of TaTorri and Malta as a whole. It really does have a unique and fascinating past. Please come back and stay withg us again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

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Superb villa with pool and beautiful gardens

Ta Torri is an amazing, spacious, comfortable (and slightly quirky!) villa with fabulous walled gardens containing a pool and an array of plants including olives and limes. Conveniently located for the airport and within easy reach of attractions such as Valetta and Mdina, but also a great place just to laze around soaking up the sun, swimming in the pool and having long, late evening meals at the huge stone table in the courtyard. The property is prepared to a high standard and the owners are great to deal with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you for your kind review Julian. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will come back to Ta Torri again in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Shane N.

A truly exotic and unique place to stay

The property is amazing! Full of it's own history, it gave us the feeling of an authentic Maltese experience without having to set foot outside the walls. The courtyard is beautifully maintained and the pool was great to help keep cool. The owner does a fabulous job of making sure you've made yourself at home. Don't expect your typical living quarters as the kitchen is separate from the main building, and one of the rooms is it's own separate apt on the other side of the courtyard, but it all adds up to what makes this property so attractive and special. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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Unique and beautiful medieval accomodation

We had a wonderful stay at Ta Torri. The uniqueness, character and history of the property made this a wonderful place to stay and the space and the beautiful gardens were stunning. There was so much space to relax and enjoy the gardens. The property was well equipped and the water cooler a real bonus especially during a heatwave. Air con in bedrooms was great and even when it broke down in one bedroom Robert the caretaker was very attentive and got us sorted. Communication and information before our stay was excellent and the location quiet but close to airport and also an ideal base for touring the island with a rental car. Overall we had a great stay in a very unique and lovely property and would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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A little bit of heaven

Ta Torri exceeded all of our expectations. It was a wonderful place to spend time with our grown up children because it is big enough to have space but be together. The history and grandness of the villa let you feel like you truly were a wealthy family living the good life. We all had an amazing time. Mqabba is a quiet but very friendly village with a good bus service to the main areas. We did not need a car. Two weeks was not long enough.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2021
Thank you Julie for your wonderful review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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All we could ask for!

A superb medieval building and adjacent tower (hence its name, Ta Torri) that has been carefully preserved and modernised by the addition of a swimming pool and AC in the majority of the bedrooms and the kitchen, although the unit seemed to work at full power, despite any setting!We, a party of 2 children and 6 adults loved it. When we arrived, there were 5 ladies cleaning the place and when we asked where to buy groceries etc one took two of the party to a shop called Daily Needs in her car. Once the provisions were obtained, the shopkeeper told his son to deliver them, plus the purchasers back to Ta Torri in his car. How about that for service?Everything we could wish for was there, even the water pressure in the tower room was eventually understood!Although close to the airport runways, any aircraft noise was minimal. Would we go to Malta again? You bet! Lovely place with very friendly people and good taxi services!
Ta Torri entrance
The ‘cool! Dining Room
A cooling off!
Dinner almost ready, folks
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma m.

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Just fantastic

The photos do not do this amazing house justice. It is simply stunning. We’ve been very fortunate to have enjoyed some fabulous holidays, but this honestly was one of the best. The house is full of character, spotlessly clean and fully equipped to make it a stress free holiday. Robert was amazing and always on hand to help with a couple of very minor issues that we had. The only thing I would suggest is take your mosquito repellent!!! The local village is a 5 minute walk away and we were made so welcome. We are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard Jackson

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Ta Torri has been in our family since it was purchased by our grandfather 'TM' in 1968.
Empty and desolate, it’s restoration is now complete, providing simple accommodation in extensive and beautiful gardens.

Why they chose this property

A 'guest pack' originally written by TM provided a few sentences that hinted of his love for Malta, he says: “For many years I cast around in my mind for that one place on earth where I would find PEACE and which fulfilled the good things I had grown used to. As time wore on Spain dimmed and Malta had cast its spell. Enveloped in history and mystery, (there is) no place quite like it.”

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