Beautiful Limestone Barn on the island of Gotland (It's on Airbnb!)
Are you an early or late holiday planner" I have to confess I'm a little of a last-minute traveller, but there's something to be said for having a wonderful trip to look forward to! If you're thinking of visiting Sweden this summer, I would suggest booking Kalkstenslada (Limestone Barn) early. I stumbled across the property on Airbnb this morning, and I've been dreaming about it ever since!
According to the description, the barn is newly refurbished and nestled on a headland in beautiful Faludden, southeast Gotland, surrounded by meadows and paddocks. Tracks lead down to a sandy beach and a pretty harbour.
If you go, I'd recommend hiring bikes and explore the island, it's one of the world's best kept secrets, with galleries, farm shops, vintage stores and cafes and restaurants waiting to be discovered! And once you're back at the barn, it's simply to kick back and relax in true Gotland style! Tell me I haven't got your summer sorted"
The concrete floors and chalk walls beautiful reflect the rugged nature of the island. Source similar vintage wood chairs here*. The lovely table looks like it's been made by a local carpenter but do correct me if I'm wrong!
You can achieve the mottled effect on the walls using lime paint (I use Kalklitir - and would recommend adding a topcoat).
The main living room is completely open plan with a kitchen (the units looks like Lerhyttan by ikea), dining area and sitting room. The stairs l...
