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Zash Country Boutique Hotel & Spa
Volcanic citrus estate
Volcanic citrus estate
A restored nineteenth-century winery puts guests directly in the citrus groves, where glass pavilions sit against raw Etna lava.
“Blend of typical Sicilian rural architecture with tasteful contemporary style, glass walls and large windows framing the Sicilian countryside.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Glass-walled cubes and lava stone walls set inside historic agricultural architecture.
Notable
A restored nineteenth-century manor house and stone palmento once used for pressing grapes.
Notable
Riposto citrus orchards framing Mount Etna views and dishes shaped by volcanic terroir.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Softer Volumes and Wallpaper*.
set within the stone walls of a retired winery… you can actually sleep in the atmospheric former wine cellar, which has been gloriously restored
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Ionian coast lies two kilometres to the east. Inland, Mount Etna's volcanic slopes rise directly above the orchards.
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The rooms
Blend Rooms occupy the old volcanic cellars. Out in the orchard, glass-walled villas look straight into the lemon trees.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor swimming pool stretches along timber decking beside the historic manor, encircled by orange and lemon trees.
The baths
The cellar hydrotherapy pool is built from dark Etna lava stone, set beside a hammam and sauna.
The spa
A glass-walled timber sauna looks out into the grove, and treatment rooms use volcanic stones with Mediterranean botanicals.
Restaurant
Ristorante Zash
Chef Giuseppe Raciti serves Michelin-starred Sicilian tasting menus inside the historic palmento, beneath antique timber beams and stone vaults.
The main house is a peach, peeling vestige of Sicily, with a cool subterranean spa, a restaurant with impressive vaulted ceilings, and, above it, bright rooms.
At the table
Guests gather on the pool terrace for aperitifs and Etna wines around candles and an open firepit.
How it began
The Maugeri family bought the noble summer residence in the 1930s, later replanting the vineyards with citrus groves.
“Guestrooms are evenly spread across three buildings – emphasising the hotel’s overarching mood of intimacy – and are characterised by cool, modern interiors.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.