Earlier this year we stopped in Copenhagen on our way back from Italy to Australia. While staying there we were invited through friends to visit a beautiful home in the Danish countryside. It was absolutely enchanting and just what I imagined a Danish summer cottage should look like.
The cottage dates from the 16th century and has the most exquisite thatched roof. We were told it was replaced in the traditional way 16 years ago and is expected to last another 20 years. The roof is made from dried reeds growing nearby.
As well as the main house, there is a smaller one beside it, which provides a couople of extra bedrooms for guests.
The garden was of particular interest to me. Some of the plants were familiar and some not. It was delightfully inviting, begging to to sat in and admired.
I think I need a greenhouse just like this.
There is not a straight line in the interior of the house…adding to the charm.
Each room has been thoughtfully and beautifully decorated.
Lunch was delicious too, with lots of the ingredients coming from the garden. Who could want more from a summer cottage?
Have always liked Scandinavian decor and gardens.
By: Irene Hay on December 8, 2018
at 9:11 pm
Me too.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 8, 2018
at 9:31 pm
Love the 2 angels? Whatever they are I want them – we loved Copenhagen and Denmark
By: Elizabeth Litzow on December 8, 2018
at 10:17 pm
It is a gorgeous house. We loved our day there.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 8, 2018
at 10:32 pm
Utterly gorgeous …. that’s my dream home … not a modern mansion that to me feels like a mausoleum !!!! Jx
By: Jan Williams on December 8, 2018
at 11:56 pm
It is a charming house to be sure.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2018
at 7:52 am
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us!
By: Christine Crawfotd on December 9, 2018
at 12:31 am
We had a delightful day in that lovely place.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2018
at 7:52 am
Truly exquisite
By: Mulino Dominillo on December 9, 2018
at 7:10 am
Indeed.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2018
at 7:53 am
What a delightful Danish home! You are fortunate to visit such an old House. I love houses with crooked nooks and crannies and pretty gardens.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on December 9, 2018
at 7:55 am
It is a lovely house and it owners were too.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2018
at 10:31 pm
Charming little house.
By: Sherry Felix on December 9, 2018
at 11:28 am
I could live in it easily.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2018
at 10:31 pm
It was a delightful visit with the most delicious lunch and charming company.
By: Kirsi Säde on December 9, 2018
at 2:35 pm
It was a great day all round.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2018
at 10:31 pm
Oh, how lovely – we wants it!
By: Jan on December 9, 2018
at 10:52 pm
I can see that you would love this.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 10, 2018
at 12:45 am
Oh, how wonderful – I absolutely love thatched roofs and the house looks straight out of a modern fairytale!
By: karenincalabria on December 10, 2018
at 12:22 am
It is possible to imagine fairies at the bottom of this garden.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 10, 2018
at 12:46 am
Memories came rushing back, Ben had to bend his head each time through the door ways. One of his relations lived on the island of Fanu, the Danes have a special taste in their homes, thank you
By: Louisa van Deurzen on December 10, 2018
at 4:50 am
We felt very lucky to be invited to spend the day in this lovely place.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 12, 2018
at 11:41 am
I’ve only been to Copenhagen which obviously provides quite a different view of Denmark. Thanks for taking us with you!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on December 10, 2018
at 4:56 am
Copenhagen was great, but this day was special.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 12, 2018
at 11:42 am