Caol Ishka
Siracusa, Sicily
Press Reviews
The Times Hot 100 Hotels in Europe, May 2010
"A Gaelic name (“sound of water”) for this dusky pink
masseria by the River Anapo, just outside Syracuse. That’s
down to the Irish owner, who wisely followed his girlfriend home to
set up this 10-room wonder. Expect Italian flair in spades
(concrete walls, designer deckchairs and a moodily lit restaurant),
mixed with considerable Irish charm."
La Cucina Italiana, May 2009
"A fashionable boutique hotel situated on the bank of the Anapo
river, surrounded by a garden, and olive and citrus trees. The
on-site restaurant, Zafferano, serves creative Sicilian cuisine
with an emphasis on local ingredients. Rooms are spacious with
unique, contemporary furnishings."
Conde Nast Traveler (US), January 2009
"Caol Ishka is the most stylish addition to the Syracuse area, with
a secluded pool and an up-and-coming restaurant, Zafferano... Rooms
are modern and unfussy. "I didn't want to create a fake traditional
farm but rather something contemporary yet not shocking, using warm
colors and materials," [owner] Emanuela explains."
Concierge, 2008 It List
"..head across the island to Syracuse, arguably Sicily's most
beautiful city, with its dilapidated but revitalized mix of Greek
ruins and an antique port town. Caol Ishka is a perfect base, a
ten-room property with chilled-out contemporary interiors inside an
old farm. Take side trips to the village of Noto and the province's
capital of Ragusa (the restaurant Duomo there is a required
pilgrimage for any foodie). The nearby Vendicari Nature Reserve is
a wild stretch of coast that offers a glimpse of what the island
used to look like before it became a cheap beach getaway."
The Independent, June 2008
"Just outside the Unesco World Heritage Site of Syracuse, this
Irish-Italian-owned hideaway is rooted in history but contemporary
in style. Its 10 sleek rooms have Wi-Fi, TV and DVD players, and
six have verandas. Set beside the river Anapo and the Fiume Ciane
nature reserve, the hotel rents out bikes and canoes, and there's
an infinity pool."
Guest Reviews
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