Avoid the crowded Mediterranean and spend summer by the sea in West Sweden. Stay at Villa Sjötorp, a charming hotel with 14 bedrooms decorated in traditional Swedish style, 65km north of Gothenburg. During summer, meals at the Taste of West Sweden accredited restaurant are served in the garden, or on the terrace, with breathtaking views out to sea. A path leads down to a small beach and seaweed baths can be taken in the nearby village. Rooms cost 1,495 SEK (approx. £125) for singles and 1,595 SEK (approx. £133) for doubles (room only). To book visit www.goteborgplus.com.