Hideaway in the forest with nature's tranquility

As soon as you roll through the densely wooded driveway, you'll feel your shoulders drop and the pace shift into first gear. Here you are surrounded by forest, which means that in the morning you will often be visited by the area's deer, hares or pheasants. The entire house is deliberately kept in natural colors, only disturbed by small or large works of art, so aesthetics are in focus.

The atmospheric wooden summer house is architect-designed, which can be seen and felt in the level difference in the house, the large windows and the many odd angles, all of which reveal that the black house nestled in the forest is anything but ordinary.

You enter directly into the kitchen, which has been opened up so you can always chat with those hanging out on the sofa or lounge outside. The large dining table invites you to cozy up for breakfast, have fun building LEGO, drawing pictures or enjoying a good glass of wine when darkness falls. Opposite the sofa you'll find the heart of the house; the cozy wood-burning stove that warms up the house and brings peace of mind. The three bedrooms exude tranquility where you can either go to bed or enjoy your favorite book, while the bathroom exudes character with its slightly uneven floor and Skagen cottage style.

Next to the wood-burning stove, there is access to a terrace where you can enjoy your morning coffee and drinks in the evening sun. The family has dubbed the terrace the "Saint Tropez lounge", as the music from the house B&O speaker and a good rosé from the local grocery store quickly sets the Saint Tropez atmosphere on fire. In a green corner of the large garden, you'll find the second terrace where you can enjoy a well-deserved lunch under the parasol after walking 1.5 km to Tom's Fish Shop and picking up the country's - perhaps even the world's - best fish cakes.

The beach at Hou has Denmark's finest sand and is extremely child-friendly due to the shallow water. In Hou you'll also find a cozy marina with a delicious waffle house. A little further away is Hals, where you can browse French vintage shops, enjoy an ice cream or explore the old fort. If you're up for a longer trip, you can also head to the stunning Lønstrup on the west coast, with its beautiful dune landscape and cozy cafés. While you're in these parts, the kids can also have a fun experience in Fårup Sommerland. If you're not into knights, armor and ghosts, you can visit Voergaard, where sleep is guaranteed when night falls.