Top Tips for a stay in Calvados

Beautiful Maison Mouche is in the charming, historic town of Beaumont-en-Auge in one of France’s most scenic regions. In this guide to making the most of your stay here, Elodie (part of the brother and sister team who run this charming guest house)  shares some of her favourite things to do nearby. Discover Beaumont-en-Auge and the latest kaleidoscope manufacturer Maison ….

Gorgeous French Retreats

France. Goodness we love it. It’s such a diverse and beautiful country, full of incredible scenery, characterful towns and cities, superb food and wine and some of the most gorgeous places to stay. From luxe châteaux to characterful cottages and farmhouses Further Afield has curated some highly individual and always welcoming places to stay across France and here is just ….

Santorini and the views of dreams

All the cliches about Santorini are true but if you’re going to splash out to experience the ‘stunning sunsets’ and ‘picture perfect’ vistas then it pays to plan carefully and choose well. Here’s some top tips from Further Afield traveller Sonia after her recent visit to the island of dreams.  We couldn’t have chosen better than Further Afield to help ….

Top Intimate Wedding Venues in Europe

If you’re looking for a venue in Europe to celebrate your wedding or other milestone event, check out our Top suggestions for an intimate wedding venue in Europe. We’ve curated a selection of intimate, luxurious and perfectly formed wedding venues to give you some ideas. Choose between beach, town or rural: all of these properties are in stunning locations with ….

Meet the owners: La Grande and Petite Maisons

This time Further Afield introduces you to Sue and Micaela, the owners of La Grande Maison, their beautiful B&B in The Loire Valley along with its little sister self catering gite, La Petite Maison. In one of France’s most famous and prolific wine regions, these beautiful houses are an ideal way to explore and learn about the wines of the area, but are just ….

Meet the owners: One Gidleigh Park

Further Afield introduce you to Adam and Stephen, the owners of One Gidleigh Park in beautiful Devon. Located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, you’ll find that there is more than magical woodland to explore. One Gidleigh Park is a beautifully renovated cottage in a stunning woodland setting – perfect escape material. Fantastic decor, a smashing chef’s kitchen and ….

Romantic Cottages for Two

Escaping somewhere designed for two makes for a romantic trip away. Open fires, comfy beds, even hot tubs.. check out our pick of romantic cottages for two in the UK.  Hollyhock Cottage, nr Looe, Cornwall Let the stresses of everyday life disappear at this idyllic stone cottage for two. Located on a sprawling farm in Cornwall, there are stunning views ….