Classic gem in Hornbæk near the water

My name is Jesper Bernt and I'm a screenwriter and author living in Vesterbro in Copenhagen. I've had my summer house in Kildekrogen in Hornbæk for over ten years. I've renovated and expanded the house myself and decorated it the way I like it; simple, laidback and personal with a modern touch. I love being here with my friends and family and my two children, Betty, 10, and Leo, 13, or alone to write.

It's 150 meters to the beach, which is one of Zealand's absolute best and a little hidden gem compared to the larger "Copenhagen beach" in Hornbæk town. It has the finest sand and shallow water, so the children can splash around, and beautiful views, also over to Kullen in Sweden. I love being here, and because the cottage is so close by, on a hot summer's day you can get down there 2, 3 or 4 times in one day.

If you go the opposite way inland, there's the coolest walk up through the forest to the Russia area and Tegners Museum. If you go a little further, you can visit the biodynamic farm Thorshøjgaard and get a tour or buy the most delicious things from their fields or free-range animals. It's a luxury to bring home fresh vegetables and meat for the grill. On windless days, I love to take the house sea kayak, which has room for both my children and me, and row into Hornbæk to buy ice cream and walk around the harbor.

Me and my kids and our guests enjoy the large garden, which is lush, with a sunny, south-facing terrace and many old trees and a large lawn with plenty of space for bonfires and ball games of all kinds.