Nestled in the quiet village of Ghasri with panoramic valley views, but no more than a 5 minute drive to the capital, Victoria, Dar tal-Kaptan offers a nurturing, tranquil and idyllic sanctuary to re-generate and re-invent yourself.
Inhabiting a 350 year old farmhouse with unique architectural features, and converted to a high standard residence offering comfort, charm and relaxation, Dar tal-Kaptan features 4 themed suites, which are self catering with separate access, all with their own bathroom, private lounge area and outdoor terraces with fantastic views. Each exquisitely decorated suite has a small fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, air-conditioning, heating and fans, wi-fi access, Cable TV and DVD player, complimentary toiletries and towels.
This home exudes warmth and sensuality with its eclectic collection of erotic art, sculptures, paintings and books.
During your stay you will be able to make use of our outdoor pool and jacuzzi, book and DVD library, 2 communal kitchens, wifi throughout the property, garden and bar-b-que area and several lounge areas. There is an additional charge for use of Sauna/Hamam. We provide a welcome basket of food and local wines to kick start your stay, though their a local mini market just a 10 minute walk away. Housekeeping is included.
Check in is usually between 2.30pm and 7.00 pm. Check out at is at 11.00am. We would appreciate it if you could kindly let us know your approximate arrival time at your earliest convenience prior to check in as we do not operate a 24 hour reception.
More information on rooms:
1. Nostalgia Suite : sleeps 2
Cross the threshold into a bygone era......
Featuring authentic antique fin de siècle furniture, a solid brass bed, old patterned Maltese tiles and a Victorian bath tub in a curtained alcove near your bed, this romantic suite is nostalgic in every sense. Shower to an amazing view or sink into a scented bath and soak your aches away.
Our Nostalgia Suite features a double bed and sleeps two in a double bed. This suite would be great for a couple and features an ensuite bathroom with shower, a separate bath in the room, two WC’s a fridge, kitchenette, separate dining area and a small terrace with panoramic country view.
2. Serenity Suite - sleeps 3/4
Soothe your senses with restful relaxation......
Up a secret stairwell of kisses, this jewel accented zen hideaway is a seamless fusion of Asian calm and Mediterranean centredness. Dissolve into memory foam mattresses that mould their shape to your body and wake up to a walk-in power shower. Have a cup of herbal tea on your own private terrace with breathtaking valley views and a peek of the sea framed by the nearby lighthouse above.
The Serenity Suite is open plan on two levels and sleeps three to four. There are two beds with Tempur mattresses which can stand alone as two single beds or one double bed. The sofa bed can sleep one or two people. The room features a lovely walk in power shower, a large private terrace with panoramic country and sea views, dining area and kitchenette.
3. Tranquillity Suite - Sleeps 3
Colonial cool and winter warmth....
Arched vaults, limestone flagstones original Maltese and Gozitan artwork, stone niches and cane colonial furniture combine to ensure that your stay in this suite is as tranquil and stress free as can be. An annexe (which can be cordoned off to accommodate an extra bed and increased privacy) features a kitchenette, lounge and dining area plus access to two terraces with pool and sheltered valley views.
Our Tranquillity suite sleeps three people. Similar to Serenity, there are two beds with Tempur mattresses which can stand alone as two single beds or one double bed. There is a walk in ensuite shower and an annexe with a single bed (which can be cordoned off for privacy) with seating/dining area featuring a sofa and kitchenette opening onto two terraces with country views.
4. Fantasy Suite - Sleeps 3/4
Indulge your inner child…..
Driftwood beach meets colourful candy store in this whimsical, magical suite which comes with its own spacious and private courtyard and access to a large sun terrace with country views. This suite consists of a mini flatlet with separate bedroom, lounge and kitchenette and bathroom.
Our Fantasy suite is smaller than the other two suites
However it features a private courtyard and direct access up two flights of external stairs to a terrace with panoramic country views. Fantasy suite is divided into two rooms with an ensuite shower room between them. There is also an external Wc in the courtyard. One room contains two beds which can be joined either into one double or two singles and another room containing a kitchenette, dining area and comfortable sofa bed which sleeps one.
