Gozo Farmhouse with Pool: The Complete Accommodation Guide

A farmhouse on Gozo is one of those things people talk about after they return home: "there's nothing else like it." Private pool, stone walls, silence — and complete otherness from hotel Malta.

What is a farmhouse

A farmhouse (in Maltese: tal-biedja) is a traditional stone house on Gozo, often with an internal courtyard and a private pool. Built from local limestone, the thick walls keep the heat out in summer and the cold out in winter. Most have a private pool, terrace, kitchen and 2–4 bedrooms.

Why a farmhouse rather than a hotel?

Complete privacy — the pool is yours alone, no towel-flagging strangers
Authenticity — a stone house with 200+ years of history in its walls
Economy for groups — 4 people: ~€50–70/person/night instead of €80–120 in a hotel
Peace and quiet — Gozo has no traffic jams or tourist crowds
Stars at night — no light pollution on Gozo. Stars like in the mountains

"2 nights on Gozo and 5 on Malta — a great combination. Gozo is a completely different island."

Where to find a farmhouse

Airbnb — largest selection, good filters (private pool, number of bedrooms). Search: Gozo farmhouse pool
Booking.com — filters: villa or farmhouse, private pool
Local Gozo rental agencies often offer better prices than the platforms for week-long stays

Prices and seasons

Low season (October–April): from €100–150/night for the whole house (4-person)
High season (June–September): €200–350/night
Weeks vs weekends: long stays (7+ nights) = significantly better price

For 4 people: approximately €37–88/person/night — cheaper than or comparable to a hotel, but with a private pool.

What to expect in a farmhouse

Usually included: private pool, terrace, fully equipped kitchen (cooking Maltese food is part of the experience), 2–4 bedrooms, air conditioning, outdoor BBQ, Wi-Fi.

Not included: no reception, no entertainment programme, no room service. You have the keys and the house is yours.

Best locations

Victoria (Rabat) — Gozo's centre, close to restaurants and shops
Xlendi and Marsalforn — by the bay, a short walk to the sea
Rural Gozo (Xaghra, Gharb, Kercem) — absolute silence and views over agricultural terraces

My best Gozo trip was 3 nights in a farmhouse in Xaghra with a valley view. Stars, the scent of wild thyme, morning coffee by the pool before the world wakes up. This is not a hotel option — it's an experience. If there are more than 3 of you, a farmhouse is cheaper than a hotel and 100× more memorable.