There once was a strange land, far away, where the sun always shines. It was a land of strange mountains and quaint little villages, full of mystery and beauty, and it was called Cappadocia. In the heart of this wondrous place stood a Greek mansion, carved from the very caves set in the side of these magical hills... curling candelabra, reverent icons, colourful hangings and ornate fireplaces just a few of the unique items making this mansion an otherworldly experience.

A fairy tale? Actually, the truth is possibly even more fantastic. For The Sacred House really is a Greek mansion hewn from caves in Cappadocia and it is every bit as magical and unusual as you could imagine – and it is yours to discover with Elixir Art.

A 55 minute drive from Kayseri Airport, the mansion once housed a Greek aristocrat, and is now a hotel. The owners’ unusual mix of heritages – Turkish, Armenian, and Greek – have had a hand in creating the mystique and magic of The Sacred House, culminating in a well deserved Most Excellent Service award from Conde Nast Johansens.

The restaurant is spellbinding to say the least, with an amazing selection of Greek, Turkish and Armenian dishes, some dating back to the mists of Armenian history. Indeed, Travel & Leisure magazine selected the restaurant at The Sacred House as one of its top five places to eat in Turkey.

Potions to imbibe include the tartly refreshing minted lemonade that greets you on arrival, or the moreish cherry liqueur that awaits you in a crystal decanter when you first enter your room.