Be My Guest

The Karabelas Family will welcome you to their home in Olympia – where the Olympic Games began. Enjoy the taste of freshly baked pie and ouzo to kick off your olive oil and wine tasting. You can even try ‘barrel-tasting’ before feasting on a Greek dinner with the family. End your day on a high note with toe-tapping traditional dancing – “Opa!” Experience on Best of Greece. 

Enjoy an exclusive evening at Craufurdland Castle, hosted by the 29th Laird, Simon Houison Craufurd, and his wife, Adity. Explore the castle’s historic rooms as they share personal stories of royal connections and Scottish heritage, before sitting down to a seasonal three-course dinner at The Laird’s Table, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Experience on Best of Scotland. 

"Join my family on our historical farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a meal, tales of Rob Roy and a few foot tapping Ceilidh tunes. I'll welcome you with a traditional bagpipe before a stroll around the farm – home to 14 sheepdogs – and lunch of Scottish fare followed by our famous father-son singing competition. Experience on Scotland’s Highlands, Islands, and Cites.

"Sharing our history makes me very happy and proud. What we want to give our guests is a taste, not just a taste of food that we cook in our kitchen, a taste of what happened in this castle." Experience on Italian Glory, Great Italian Cities, European Whirl.

Meet Konrad Schieszl and his family, who’ll take you on a tour of their historic restaurant and winery. You’ll taste award-winning wines and hearty Hungarian fare, made from produce grown on their land. Konrad’s story of his grandfather’s bravery in hiding a Jewish friend during WWII, his family’s exile and their eventual return to Hungary and their vineyard will leave you with a lasting impression. Experience on Prague, Vienna and Budapest.

"Welcome to our farm! Our family has been here since 1875 and we're delighted to share it with you. Take a stroll on the grounds and be sure to give the horses a nuzzle. Then come inside the main house for Norwegian food, traditional dancing and music." Experience on Best of Norway, Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords. 

Discover the French way of life at Alexandra de Montferrier's 17th-century farm, Domaine de la Giraudiere. Alexandra and her mother Beatrice will guide you through their family gardens to meet their goats and chickens. You’ll learn about how they produce some of the region's famous goat's cheese and enjoy a traditional Tourangelle dinner, complete with Beatrice's famous chocolate Royale cake. Experience on Best of France. 

The gates of a generations-old Andalusian olive oil mill are opened to you by Isaac and his family. You’ll feel their enthusiasm as they guide you on the art of tasting their famed oils produced onsite. After your taste buds are warmed up, sit down for a traditional Andalusian meal. You’ll leave with special memories of this passionate family and you’ll know what’s best when it comes to olive oil. Experience on Spanish Wonder, Treasures of Spain and Portugal, Best of Spain.

Step into the English countryside and enjoy farm life with Christine. Tour the farm and spend time with the animals amidst picturesque rolling hills. You’ll then be delighted by Christine’s culinary talents as you enjoy a traditional Cumbrian meal. You’ll leave with warm memories of rural English life. Experience on Amazing Britain, Britain and Ireland Panorama.