Serinn House is an absolutely exquisite boutique hotel, housed in a renovated cave house, and makes a fantastic base to see the whole of the Cappadocia region.
Many of the properties in the area are very old-school Turkish, with antique furniture and traditional carpets. Serinn House is a breath of fresh air and really well suited to clients used to the more modern design of city boutique hotels.
Four of the five rooms are built into caves; one stands in another section of the house with a high curving roof. All have designer furniture and luxurious bathrooms with walk-in showers.
The breakfasts, served on the terrace with views over the mountains, are something special and include goodies such as fresh strawberry scones and home-baked specialities such as cheese and spinach borek, as well as freshly-baked bread.
Cappadocia’s not a place visitors come for rowdy nightlife, and the provision of a cosy lounge for guests is a great touch. There’s a laptop with free internet access, a TV with a DVD library and satellite channels, and a selection of CDs. It’s the perfect place to have a cup of tea or a glass of wine, before deciding which restaurant to head to for dinner, or as a place to settle down in front of a film after a busy day mountain biking.
Owner Eren Serpen is infinitely helpful and kind. She speaks fluent English and Italian and can organise guided sightseeing tours, treks, horse riding, car and bicycle rental and hot-air balloon flights, as well as recommending great places to eat in the area.
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