On a recent trip to Sweden, my home country, I spent a few days exploring Österlen (the southeast corner of Sweden), which is most famous for its bohemian settlers, picturesque villages, and rolling farmland. One of my most memorable stops" Kafferosteriet, a small organic-minded hotel located in the tiny town of Löderup. The young owners, Kim Kullberg and Michelle Hansson (they were only 21 when they took ownership of the place in 2011), jumped on the idea of running the hotel when the previous owners decided it was time to move on. Comfortable in their new roles (Michelle has a background in hotel and restaurant management and Kim studied economics), the friends have turned the hotel into a hotspot for locals and European travelers visiting the Österlen area. Photography courtesy of Kafferosteriet, unless otherwise noted.

Above: Kafferosteriet is made up of several farmhouses connected by a series of courtyards. Photo courtesy of Inredningshjälpen.

Above: Nirvan Richter, founder of Norrgavel (a Scandinavian furniture maker) is the mastermind behind the hotel’s interiors. Famous for designing classical, warm environments, he set out to create spaces that would enhance creative conversations among its guests?making them feel at home. Photo courtesy of Inredningshjälpen.
The library (guest lounge) was designed to encourage conversation and has a relaxed feel. Most of the furniture pieces come from Norrgavel.

Above: Norrgavelhuset, a 170...