Torpet Mon Hotel

I was very lucky to spend 6 nights at this lovely bed & breakfast within the Gothenburg country park. It's a short tram ride from the city centre then a 10 minute walk from the tram stop, but if you are reasonably fit this isn't arduous - alternatively it's easy to get a taxi instead. Torpet Mon is a large house tucked away in the peace and quiet of the forest. There are a couple of larger rooms which are suitable for couples and families, but I stayed in the single room. This is ingeniously designed to accommodate a desk & chair, suitcase storage, the double bed and TV which are in a raised 'cubby hole' and also a small bathroom with a shower (which had ample hot water and a good strong jet). The size of the bathroom might present some difficulties if you are a tall or large person, but otherwise it was perfect. There is a separate bigger bathroom which may be available to use. This is a great place for a rest - usually the only noise you could hear is birdsong. If you fancy a walk, you can just step outside to the park, which covers a large area and contains several lakes, signposted hiking and running routes, a really nice cafe, a little beach with swings for children, and even a gym (open to the public for a fee). Alternatively, you can stroll the few kilometres into Gothenburg centre, going past the useful ICA-Focus supermarket (excellent tuna sandwiches!) and Liseberg amusement park on the way. The Scandinavian-style breakfast offered at Torpet Mon is superb - particularly if you're on a budget and want to avoid spending too much on restaurants later in the day when you're out and about! Mickael and Yen (apologies if those spellings aren't quite right) were warm and friendly hosts, and were really helpful in recommending places to visit. I would love to go back!