Etna smoulders away like a Byronic hero from all aspects of Sicilian retreat Zash Country Boutique Hotel & Spa. But, don’t mind him – or the brief rumblings he makes – because this is a blissful, peaceful paradise. Orange-blossom scents breeze by, birdsong twinkles, and all around are the searing greens and blues of dense citrus groves and the distant Ionian Sea. You’ll get spells of spa simmering, dining with a vivid imagination that lingers till late, and chilled tastings of the fertile volcanic terroir. The dusky-rose villa of the Maugeri wine dynasty and architect Antonio Iraci’s modernist villas – some with bubbling private pools – show an intergenerational design nous contrasting rugged lavastone and a more burnished milieu, all conceived with a passion that runs hotter than the lava you might  – if you’re lucky – see spilling after dark. 

  

Zash Country Boutique Hotel & Spa is in Riposto, in the Catania region of Sicily’s eastern coast, in-between Mount Etna and the sea, a sweet spot for spectacular views of both.

Room Types

Blend Room

32sq m | Views of the citrus groves | Set in the hotel’s former wine cellar, these rooms have white walls and furnishings contrasted with dark volcanic stone, designed by Irachi Architetti | Luxurious linens, robes and towels by Gamba 1918 | King-size bed (one room’s bed can be converted to twins) | Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower | 32-inch LCD TV, Nespresso machine and tea-making kit, minibar with free water, climate control, flip-flops, Culti bath products, free WiFi

from £310

Iconic Room

30–40sq m | Set on the first floor of the main villa or in the gardens | Etna views from the villa; those in the garden overlook the citrus groves | Either a furnished sea-view terrace or private garden | Designed by Irachi Architetti, those in the main villa have an angelic look with white walls and furnishings and accents of dark volcanic stone; and those in the garden are sleek modern builds in shades of grey with window walls and elegant statement pieces | Luxurious linens, robes and towels by Gamba 1918 | King-size bed (one room has a sofa bed that converts into two single beds) | Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower (guests should note that some toilets have see-through doors) | 32-inch LCD TV, Nespresso machine and tea-making kit, minibar with free water, climate control, flip-flops, Culti bath products, free WiFi

from £446

Historic Room

35–36sq m | Set on the first floor of the main villa or the gardens | Overlooking the citrus groves | Either a furnished sea-view terrace or private garden | Designed by Irachi Architetti, those in the main villa have an angelic look with white walls and furnishings and accents of dark volcanic stone; and those in the garden are sleek modern builds in shades of grey with window walls and elegant statement pieces | Luxurious linens, robes and towels by Gamba 1918 | King-size bed | Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower (guests should note that some toilets have see-through doors) | 32-inch LCD TV, Nespresso machine and tea-making kit, minibar with free water, climate control, flip-flops, Culti bath products, free WiFi | Sleeps up to three guests | Cots are free for children under 3 and extra beds can be arranged for children up to 12 at €60 a night upon request.

from £400

Spa Suite

50sq m | Set in the citrus grove | Views of Etna and the garden | Private in-suite spa with sauna and Turkish bath | Designed by Iraci Architetti Luxurious linens, robes and towels by Gamba 1918 | Queen-size bed | Bathroom with bath tub | LCD TV, Nespresso machine and tea-making kit, minibar with free water, climate control, flip-flops, Culti bath products, free WiFi | Sleeps up to three guests; an additional bed or baby cot can be added on request.

from £630

Unique Suite

55sq m | Set on the first floor of the main villa or the gardens | Sea views from the villa; those in the garden overlook the citrus groves | Either a furnished terrace or private garden | Designed by Irachi Architetti, those in the main villa have an angelic look with white walls and furnishings and accents of dark volcanic stone; and those in the garden are sleek modern builds in shades of grey with window walls and elegant statement pieces | Luxurious linens, robes and towels by Gamba 1918 | Separate lounge | King-size bed| Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower (guests should note that some toilets have see-through doors); one suite has a romantic round bath tub, big enough for two (available on request) | 32-inch LCD TV, Nespresso machine and tea-making kit, minibar with free water, climate control, flip-flops, Culti bath products, free WiFi | Cots are free for children under 3 (upon request) and extra beds can be arranged at €60 a night for children up to 12 or €80 a night for those aged 13 or over

from £506

Pool Villa

40sq m | Designed by Irachi Architetti, all are secluded in the thick greenery of the citrus groves | 40sq m private garden and terrace | Private plunge pool with hydrotherapy jets | These suites are modern in style with Etna-inspired stone accents and chic shades of grey; window walls (and curtains that pull back by themselves), and sculptural furnishings | Separate lounge | King-size bed| Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower (guests should note that some toilets have see-through doors) | 32-inch LCD TV (tucked away in a closet), Nespresso machine and tea-making kit, minibar with free water, climate control, flip-flops, Culti bath products, free WiFi | Cots can be added for children under 3, please contact Smith's travel team to arrange an extra bed for children aged 4-12.

from £622

Pool Villa Spa

40sq m | Designed by Irachi Architetti, all are secluded in the thick greenery of the citrus groves | 40sq m private garden and terrace | Private plunge pool with hydrotherapy jets and a day-bed for two | Furnished patio | Private sauna | These suites are modern in style with Etna-inspired stone accents and chic shades of grey; window walls (and curtains that pull back by themselves), and sculptural furnishings | Separate lounge | King-size bed and a sofa bed | Dressing area with sliding doors | Bathroom area with a large walk-in rainfall shower (guests should note that some toilets have see-through doors) and twin sinks | 32-inch LCD TV (tucked away in a closet), Nespresso machine and tea-making kit, minibar with free water, climate control, flip-flops, Culti bath products, free WiFi

from £744

Location

Strada Provinciale 2/I-II n.60, Archi, Riposto CT, Sicilia, 95018

£310 / night

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