Further Afield was born out of the desire to create a collection of places to stay where every traveller was welcome regardless of their gender identity .

The collection has broadened over the years but at its root remains a commitment to providing the gay traveller with details on gay friendly hotels and accommodation, plus some other really useful stuff, like:

  • guides to gay friendly cities and other destinations
  • in our Wedding and celebrations collection are venues for gay weddings and other events which you can be assured will welcome you and your friends with the same warm welcome they show everyone
  • our blog has plenty of stories and posts about the experiences of other gay (and straight) travellers, giving you an extra insight into the places they have visited

So, wherever you decide to travel to with Further Afield you can be sure of a truly inclusive welcome – all you need to worry about is how to get there and what to pack!


From the blog

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 things to do in the Lake District

The Lake District. The name alone conjures up somewhere tranquil and beautiful, made famous by painters and poets. And it is, but it’s more than that. Bordered by the Irish Sea and the Pennines it’s also an area of wild and rugged vistas, full of historic towns and villages, stunning walking routes, fabulous food and super places to stay that ….

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 ….

Further Afield, Stonewall and the importance of Inclusive travel

We’re incredibly pleased to be able to announce that as of February 1st 2018, 2% of the annual subscriptions we receive from our member properties will be donated to Stonewall. Their belief in and work towards an inclusive and welcoming society mirrors our beliefs at Further Afield – beliefs shared by each of our members. Our support will go towards ….

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