Scandinavian bohemian on protected land

I think it was love at first sight because I fell in love with the cottage the minute I stood there because of the natural surroundings and the quality of the renovation work the house has undergone. Everything is immaculate and feels very homely, with only the most basic essentials and furniture that I need during my stay.

I have tried to create a base for myself, my family and others who appreciate luxurious comfort and well-being combined with the simple and clean look and natural surfaces and materials that are pleasant to touch and look at. The feeling of being far away from everyday habits such as screens, TVs and the usual practicalities gives me enormous freedom and creates time and space for a lot of creative expression. It feels like the hours are longer or time just stops, because suddenly there is time for more self-care in the bathroom, fitness on the terrace, board games in front of the fireplace with the kids or slow cooking for guests in the kitchen. The feeling of just being, where only the present moment matters.

The fact that it's healthy to be bored doesn't come out of nowhere, I often tell my own children and loved ones when they stay overnight in the summer house and just need to "land" in being away from the city. Instead, you take a quiet moment to reflect and feel how your body reacts to the calm and slowness and suddenly come up with new thoughts, games or ideas that would otherwise not occur when you're on the go. So it's always time well spent, and I highly recommend turning off your phone and leaving your car in the carport to hop on your bike or go for a run and explore the local area.

One of the things I appreciate most is that no matter where you are in the cottage, you can look out to the large green surrounding natural grounds and large, tall trees and watch the changing colors of each season and listen to the birds or hear the "pig" (local train) that passes by every ½ hour, which gives a nostalgic feel. Every square meter inside the house is aesthetically designed with space for 4 sleeping guests in the main house and 2 sleeping guests in the annex. The Guesthouse is minimalist and simple in style and has a bohemian, Nordic vibe to it, which suits my way of life.

I had been toying with the idea of sharing my slow living lifestyle for a long time and I'm already into sharing economy and holistic thinking, which is why the cottage is the obvious place to start facilitating rentals for stays, lectures, workshops, workations, writing workshops, etc. but also gathering different communities for events for adults and children from near and far. That's why I started the concept The Guesthouse and continue to develop it. See more at www.theguesthouse.dk.

I have a demanding working life as a lawyer and entrepreneur and typically go up there alone if there is a need to take things at my own pace and recharge myself, or if I have work tasks, team meetings all day long or am in charge of major projects that require deep concentration and an undisturbed environment. But - I always make room for enriching breaks in the middle of this idyllic paradise.

When I'm at the cottage with my family, we're together in a more intimate way as there's intentionally no TV, so we spend a lot of time on the beach, in the garden area and light a fire in the garden. Right now I'm dreaming of building an African boma in the garden, or making a pizza oven and building a shelter for guests hiking in Kongernes Nordsjælland.