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Welcome to Your Home in Malta!

My Art Deco townhouse, Aster,  is the result of a 3 year loving restoration of a British Military family home in the heart of Sliema’s urban conservation zone. The restoration only just finished so everything is brand new and sparkling clean. It's packed with original features including Maltese floor tiles, custom-made furniture, original art painted by my friend & artist Monica, and fun gadgets including our amazing media room with projector and 2 metre screen.

The house is superbly located just a short walk to Sliema centre and seafront promenade with the ferry to Valletta. It's also 5 minutes walk to Balluta bay and all that St Julian’s has to offer. Surrounded by great restaurants and bars to suit all tastes, from the best Maltese and Sicilian home cuisine to the best French bakery to the east of Paris to the best Sushi to the most amazing vegan and vegetarian food, Sliema has it all.
Luxury and being eco-friendly can go together - we have made the restoration an eco-house, boosting insulation for sound & heat, as well as harvesting rainwater for toilets and solar power for piping hot water as well as underfloor heating plus eco air conditioning.

Aster is an amazing place to relax, reconnect and recharge with friends and family.

For families

• Baby Cot, Baby High Chair, Baby Plates and Cutlery are all ready and waiting
• Toys and CBBC / Kids Netflix / Roku with kids channels
• XBOX ONE with two controllers loaded with games appropriate to various age groups
• Toys box with a range of fun things to occupy little ones
• Beach towels
• Master Suite converts to a family room with a single sofa bed.
• Media Room has a double sofa bed.

Comfort

• Superking 180cm / 6ft wide double beds in all three bedrooms. Master bedroom also doubles as a family room as the sofa becomes a single sofa bed.
• Blackout blinds or shutters in all bedrooms.
• Luxury Linens to dream the night away.
• Luxury Rituals Amenities - Shower Gel, Handwash, Shampoo and Conditioner.
• Walk in Power Showers in all 3 ensuite bathrooms and a large bath beneath the stars in the lightwell with privacy guaranteed by our specially commissioned stained glass privacy screen.
• Air Conditioning in all areas, including the Kitchen (very rare in Malta)
• Large Fluffy Luxury bath towels
• Dining Terrace
• Roof Chillout zone with Sunbeds 
• Back Garden private to Master Suite 
• Outdoor Bathroom - Soak under the stars looking up at the stained glass Light Well art installation! 

Entertainment

• Media Lounge with Massive Two Meter Smart Projector and FREE Netflix. Popcorn Maker and Popcorn for Movie night!
• XBOX with 2 controllers in the Media Lounge stocked with Games for various ages.
• 55 inch Smart TV with FREE NETFLIX & OnDemand TV in Lounge
• 49 inch Smart TV also FREE NETFLIX & OnDemand TV in the Master Bedroom
• 3 Amazon Echo units in the Kitchen, Master Bedroom and Media Lounge - Stream 50 million+ songs FREE using included Amazon Music Unlimited

Fully Equipped Kitchen 

• Bosch Fridge Freezer,
• Bosch Induction Cooker / Hob,
• Bosch Full size Oven and 2nd Bosch Microwave / Oven with Grill.
• Bosch Dishwasher
• Hoover 8KG Washer / Dryer
• Nespresso Machine, Toaster, Kettle, Pop Corn Maker, and more
• Gas BBQ On the Dining Terrace

Business Ready / Staying In touch

• 150mb (Real download and upload speed) Fibre to the router Internet
• Strong Wifi signal throughout
• Work area with two desks with UK, Euro and US plug sockets plus charging station & cables for Apple and Android phones
• Air Conditioning in all areas, including the Kitchen (very rare in Malta !)
• HP Laser Printer with Cloud Print and Wifi Direct Printing.
• Security Safe large enough to store large tablets and laptops
• Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout.

Getting Ready for your Big Night Out

• Iron & Ironing Board
• 3 Powerful Hairdryers
• Large golf umbrellas just in case there is a shower

This spacious air-conditioned 220 square meters / 2800 square feet, 3 bedroom apartment, is located in a traditional 1930’s building, Casa Almada, which has been lovingly restored for modern living.

The building is one of Lisbon’s most emblematic, originally owned by the Marquis de Pombaline himself.

I designed the space for families or friends travelling together to be able to enjoy a luxury stay right in the heart of everything Lisbon has to offer.

Gather in the large skylit living room where modern furnishings and abstract local art explore a palette of gold and blue. Cook dinner at a stove in the stone archway in the fully equipped kitchen & enjoy unforgettable meals together. 

Casa Almada is the place where families and friends can unwind and relax in pure luxury, styled like a Luxury Family Hotel in the best location in Lisbon. The apartment is on the 4th floor and is full of light and doesn't suffer from any noise or neighbours above which can be an issue in the old town. (There is no elevator but a wide wooden staircase). 

If you are also visiting Porto during your trip to Portugal, why not also stay with me there at one of my fabulous places there? Check out my amazing Villa Almada Porto (2 bedroom with private pool) and Urban Retreat Porto (2 bedroom with patio sleeps 9) as I offer dual location discounts.

The Loft is the result of a loving conversion of the standalone Victorian red-brick stable building at my family home, Rectory Farm. Just recently completed, so everything is brand new and sparkling clean. It’s filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets.

Luxury doesn’t have to mean squandering precious resources – we use Solar Power, Air Source heating, Filtered Well Water and more means you can enjoy your stay without it having to dwell on your conscience.

The Loft has a Boutique Hotel style in the heart of the East Midlands and is ideal for those who want a relaxing and luxurious place to stay for work or pleasure.

If you are coming as part of a larger group, why not consider booking my other properties at the same location?  They are The Barn (3 bedroom that sleeps 8) , or the Loft’s sister, The Cottage (1 bedroom that sleeps 4).  Together, the 3 spaces sleep 18 adults/children plus up to 4 infants and offer an amazing location for larger reunions and get-togethers.

The Loft is set in a private 14 acre estate in the rolling countryside close to Market Harborough in the heart of the East Midlands. Supermarkets, restaurants, and entertainment for kids is a 10-minute drive away.

It’s a great base to explore Nottingham,  Leicester, Market Harborough, Northampton, Rugby, Kettering, Rutland and Corby.

London is only 1 hour by train. 

We are a great accommodation option close to Kelmarsh Hall, Kilworth House Hotel, and Theatre, Stamford Hall, Silverstone Race Circuit, Donnington Park and The Sourdough School. 

Welcome to Your Home in Porto – our brand new Private Luxury Family Villa with Swimming Pool 

Canto de Luz is the loving restoration of a Merchant’s townhouse in the heart of Porto’s old town in a quiet cobbled street running parallel to the square of Porto town hall.  Behind the traditional tiled façade is a modern architectural gem, created around an atrium that floods the building with natural light. The property is filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets.

Operated as one of Porto’s most successful Guest Houses, and consistently in the top 3 on various review platforms and Traveller’s Choice winner year on year, we are delighted to preview brand new for 2020, our Luxury Family Villa. 

The Private Villa with Pool is set in the garden of the main Maison. An eco-Villa offers the best of both worlds, a private luxury 2 bedroom eco home, powered by renewable energy and offering a beautiful open plan kitchen, living-dining room which looks out from floor to ceiling windows on to its own private terrace and garden down to your private salt water electrolysis swimming pool.

Our rate includes Daily HouseKeeping service and Breakfast served at La Cuisine or to the Villa each day. 

Our breakfasts have become the stuff of legend. They change daily according to the season and produce available in our local markets – always homemade with love.

The Villa has two ensuite bedrooms each with their own luxury bathrooms with heated towel rails and rain showers. A sofa bed in the living room allows 6 people to sleep comfortably in the Villa plus up to 2 infants. 
 
LOCATION - Could NOT be better!
•    At the heart of the old town in the renowned Rua Almada a quiet cobbled road that runs parallel to one of the main squares in Porto
•    Trindade Metro station is just around the corner
•    Walk Everywhere – 5-7 mins walk to Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Rua das Flores, Ribeira and the riverfront, and the beautiful São Bento train station are all a stone’s throw from our door
•    We are lucky to be surrounded by great shops, amazing restaurants to suit every taste, quirky antique and vintage shops
•    Excellent supermarket, bike rental, cafes, bakery, fromagerie (cheese shop) and Vinoteca (Portuguese wine shops) are all 2 mins walk

RELAX IN LUXURY

Creature Comforts in the Villa

① Two suites with SuperKing Doubles (180cm/6ft) beds which can be split into two twins if required 
② A double sofa bed in the lounge which enables the Villa to sleep up to 6 people plus 2 infants in cots
③ Luxury Linens to dream the night away 
④ Blackout Shutters ensure a peaceful night sleep and not being woken at dawn
⑤ USA / UK / Euro Sockets and 6 way USB Charger for keep your devices going after a day exploring the Douro Valley region
⑥ Fully centrally heated and air-conditioned with renewable air source technology and solar panels
⑦ Daily Housekeeping and Bed Making
⑧ Amazon Alexa with Unlimited Music Streaming in the Kitchen and both suites.

Creature Comforts in your bathroom
① Luxury Rituals Cosmetics incl Shower Gel, Handwash, Shampoo and Conditioner
② Large Fluffy Luxury bath towels with heated towel rails (when central heating on)
③ High-pressure hot water from the new eco-friendly air source heating system & solar panels
④ Luxury doesn’t have to mean squandering precious resources – we use Solar Power, Air Source heating, Wood Pellet Central Heating and more to mean you can enjoy staying without it having to dwell on your conscience

FAMILY FRIENDLY

AirBnBaby!
① No stress travelling with your baby or toddler so everyone enjoys Porto
② We have two Baby Cots (Crib in US), available for free
③ Baby High Chairs, Baby Plates and Cutlery are all ready and waiting

RELAXING CHEZ VOUS

Open Plan Kitchen / Living / Dining 
① Open plan kitchen living dining room with floor to ceiling windows over your private garden 
② 50" Smart TV with Free Netflix, Xbox with 2 controllers and a variety of games. 
③ Fully equipped kitchen including Dishwasher, Washer Dryer, Oven, Microwave, Induction Hob and Fridge Freezer.
④ Dining table that seats 6 comfortably plus outdoor dining on the terrace where a Gas BBQ awaits 
⑤ Nespresso, Teas including English Breakfast & herbal teas

Business Ready / Staying In touch
① 500mb real speed Fibre to the router Internet
② Strong Wifi signal throughout
③ Hotel Grade smoke and carbon monoxide fire detection throughout 
④ International Sockets for US, UK and European plugs in each bedroom (220v) with 6 x USB Ports for charging devices
⑤ Self Check-in / Keyless access using your personal pin code for the building and each suite.

Getting Ready for your Night Out on the town
① Iron & Ironing Board
② Powerful Hairdryer
③ Large golf umbrellas just in case there is a shower.

Urban Retreat is a private 2-bedroom apartment with patio set inside the Canto De Luz, one of Porto’s leading boutique hotels. It offers the tranquillity that could be the middle of the countryside but is actually the centre of the old town of Porto. 

The Retreat has two large open plan bedrooms, each with its own sofa and 50” Smart TV with Free Netflix.

It also features a fully equipped kitchenette that has everything you need to whip up Portuguese delicacies, plus a breakfast bar and dining area with dining table.

The apartment is filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets. Our rate includes daily housekeeping service and breakfast served at your table each day.

The Retreat is located at the very heart of the city, minutes of walk away from Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Rua das Flores, Ribeira and the riverfront. Restaurants, shops, supermarkets, bike rental and Vinotecas (traditional wine shops) are also next door.

Our breakfasts have become a part of Porto’s folklore – they change daily according to the season and produce available in our local markets – always homemade with love.

If you are also visiting Lisbon, why not stay at Casa Almada, my beautiful 3 bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown Lisbon ?

Welcome to Your Home in Porto – Canto De Luz!

My beautiful restored Merchant’s townhouse has 8 spacious suites and is the result of a loving restoration in the heart of Porto’s old town in a quiet cobbled street running parallel to the square of Porto town hall.  

Behind the traditional tiled façade is a modern architectural gem, created around an atrium that floods the building with natural light. The property is filled with custom-made furniture, original art, premium appliances and fun gadgets.

Operated as one of Porto’s most successful Guest Houses, and consistently in the top 3 on various review platforms and Traveller’s Choice winner year on year, Canto de Luz is also available for exclusive occupation, where the whole space becomes yours to welcome friends and families or work colleagues travelling together as a private Maison. 

Our rate includes Daily HouseKeeping service and Breakfast served at your table each day. 

Our breakfasts have become the stuff of legend. They change daily according to the season and produce available in our local markets – always homemade with love.
Ideal for those who want a relaxing and luxurious place to stay which is a world apart from the chain hotels and poor quality accommodation otherwise available. 

Portuguese health laws prohibit guests from using our main kitchen, but our Private Chef is available to cater for your group if required. You also have access to the kitchens in the City Retreat and Urban retreat which are perfect for preparing light meals and both are equipped with Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Induction Hob, Washer Dryer and more.

Our 3 apartment suites - City Retreat and Urban Retreat 1 and 2 feature 50 inch Smart TVs with  Free Netlfix and OnDemand streaming from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. Urban Retreat 1 also features an Xbox with two controllers and is loaded with a range of games.  
 
LOCATION - Could NOT be better!
•    At the heart of the old town in the renowned Rua Almada a quiet cobbled road that runs parallel to one of the main squares in Porto
•    Trindade Metro station is just around the corner
•    Walk Everywhere – 5-7 mins walk to Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Rua das Flores, Ribeira and the riverfront, and the beautiful São Bento train station are all a stone’s throw from our door
•    We are lucky to be surrounded by great shops, amazing restaurants to suit every taste, quirky antique and vintage shops
•    Excellent supermarket, bike rental, cafes, bakery, fromagerie (cheese shop) and Vinoteca (Portuguese wine shops) are all 2 mins walk

RELAX IN LUXURY

Creature Comforts in your suite

① 7 suites feature Super King 180cm/6ft wide double bed which can split into two twins if required for friends or kids.  1 features a Queen Double. Sleeps 16 in beds.
② Luxury Linens to dream the night away
③ We can accommodate 15 more guests in 13 sofa beds across the suites plus a day bed in Urband Retreat that converts to a Double bed for 2 more. 
④ Blackout Shutters ensure a peaceful night sleep and not being woken at dawn
⑤ USA / UK / Euro Sockets and 6 way USB Charger for keep your devices going after a day exploring the Douro Valley region
⑥ Fully centrally heated and Air Conditioned – stay warm in winter with our eco wood pellet boiler and radiator central heating (rare in Porto) and cool in summer with each suite fully air-conditioned.
⑦ Daily Housekeeping and Bed Making
⑧ Amazon Alexa with Unlimited Music Streaming in the Kitchen and all 4 suites.
⑨ Nespresso Coffee, Kettle with English Breakfast & herbal teas, Fresh filtered water. 

Creature Comforts in your bathroom
① Luxury Rituals Cosmetics incl Shower Gel, Handwash, Shampoo and Conditioner
② Large Fluffy Luxury bath towels with heated towel rails (when central heating on)
③ High-pressure hot water from the new eco-friendly air source heating system & solar panels
④ Luxury doesn’t have to mean squandering precious resources – we use Solar Power, Air Source heating, Wood Pellet Central Heating and more to mean you can enjoy staying without it having to dwell on your conscience

FAMILY FRIENDLY

AirBnBaby!
① No stress travelling with your baby or toddler so everyone enjoys Porto
② We have two Baby Cots (Crib in US), available for free
③ Baby High Chairs, Baby Plates and Cutlery are all ready and waiting

RELAXING CHEZ VOUS

Our beautiful Orangerie & Garden 
① Our Orangerie is the perfect space for family reunions and meals catered for you by our private chef. 
② Our Wooden deck is a great place to enjoy the sunset and a glass of wine 
③ Our Garden is a magical retreat in the heart of the city where lemons and pomegranates grow. 

Business Ready / Staying In touch
① 500mb real speed Fibre to the router Internet
② Strong Wifi signal throughout
③ Full Fire Protection system featuring smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in rooms and public areas
④ International Sockets for US, UK and European plugs in each bedroom (220v) with 6 x USB Ports for charging devices
⑤ Self Check-in / Keyless access using your personal pin code for the building and each suite.

Getting Ready for your Night Out on the town
① Iron & Ironing Board
② Powerful Hairdryer
③ Large golf umbrellas just in case there is a shower.

Best Location 
①  Walk Everywhere - 2 minute walk from Plaza Mayor. 4 minutes to famous Olivar Food Market and 6 mins to Plaza Espana where the wooden train to Soller departs. 
② Walking distance to the beach, Cathedral and all major sites and shopping.
③ Quiet residential street = Good night sleep. 

Ready for living 
① Code lock safe large enough for laptop / big tablets. 
② High Speed Fibre internet with Strong Wifi Signal throughout. 
③ Amazon Echo with Free Amazon Unlimited Music Streaming 
④ International plugs so your stuff just works
⑤ Powerful Hairdryer so you can get ready for your big night out !

Guest Access 
① Totally Private – Own street entrance up a small flight of stairs. No lift.
② We own the whole building – no disturbance from neighbours above or below you.

① Personal check in up to 9 pm or self check-in for late arrivals using your pin code. 
② Option for off-street underground parking 3 mins walk - €15 per day.  
③ 1 minute walk to Municipal Gym & Indoor Pool (paid entry).

This Lodging is a demo property to demonstrate the agency and hotel group search page. Please feel free to make as many test bookings as you like.