Peace of mind and a smile on your lips at Havnsø

In the small, yellow cottage at Havnsø in West Zealand, you can feel at home. In the few cozy square meters, nature is invited inside. You'll notice this when you recognize the natural tones in the decor, which consists primarily of recycled finds and home-made furniture. The most space is in the common room with the living room and kitchen. You can enjoy a homemade Piña Colada on a bar stool in the kitchen or serve a delicious brunch for the whole family. On a rainy day, you can watch a good movie together or get out your knitting while the fire crackles in the wood-burning stove.

In the bedrooms, you will again be embraced by a carefully composed color palette and feel a calm atmosphere with everlasting flowers on the windowsill and a bamboo headboard. In one room, you can feel like you're curling up in a cave and just close your eyes in a fog of sunshine. In the other, you can gather in the evening and watch a beautiful sunset. When you need to shower, you don't have to worry about whether there's enough hot water for the next person in line. There's a flow-through water heater, so you can envelop yourself in a hot shower with peace of mind.

In the garden, you can walk around and smell the flowers or watch the life in the butterfly bush while you feel the grass tickle your bare toes. On the southwest-facing terrace, you can relax in the lounge area and take a nap or just watch the children playing tag on the grass. Set the table and enjoy the aroma as you grill lobster tails or a nice roast. Jump into the hot hot tub with a cold beer and watch the light change as the sunset paints colors in the sky.

You can also explore the local area. At the harbor's fish house, Havnsø Fisk, you can buy fresh salmon and drink a cold rosé. At Pandekagehuset you can eat a warm, soft pancake, and the children can play in the nature playground or watch the pigs, turtles or parrots. At the harbor you'll also find a sauna. If you're into winter swimming, you can book a one-day ticket, jump into the water from the jetty and then gather for a chat in the warm sauna. Or pack a big lunch, grab your bike and board the Nexelø Ferry for a day trip to one of the nearby islands. In the summer, it's also worth keeping an eye out for flea markets at the harbor where you can pick up some special finds.