Top tips when you visit Gothenburg

The second largest Swedish city, Gothenburg itself has the most beautiful cobbled laneways twisting along the banks of the Göta älv river. There are lovely parks and squares, unique and interesting architecture but beyond the city there is a stunning archipelago of islands and inlets to explore making this a city ideal for those seeking activity as well as escape. Carina ….

Top tips when you visit Skye

Skye is one of the most visited of Scottish islands and for good reason! It’s a beautiful island with a rugged coast and beautifully wild and rugged open spaces inland. Anne from Osdale Cottages share her five top tips when you visit her stunning cottages on this lovely, lovely island. Macleod’s Tables Osdale sits in the shadow of Macleod’s Table ….

The Joy of Cretan Music

Further Afield owners are a passionate bunch! Passionate about customer service, about the properties they open to guests and the places they live. This time long term Further Afield partner Marcus from Galini Breeze on Crete talks about local music on the island. Lovers of Crete can enjoy its beaches, nature and antiquities, and certainly also the music. Cretan music ….

A guide to Mid Wales

We’ve always said that one of the joys of Further Afield is the wonderful hosts who share their places to stay with us. Part of what makes them such special hosts is the insider knowledge they have and which they’re only to happy to share with their guests. Siwan runs the converted farm buildings at the family farm as Nant ….

Meet the owners: Botelet, Cornwall

Cornwall, for many of us, retains an unspoilt and beautiful spirit. Full of open spaces, open skies and breath taking coastline, it’s a place to free your body and mind. This time we’re chatting to Tia who, with her family, runs Botelet near Liskeard. With Manor Cottage, Cowslip Cottage the farm offers the chance to escape and unwind, so read ….