Dansk Cottage — Ærø

A new home on Ærø

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Dansk Cottage is taking shape on the Danish island of Ærø — a dreamlike house surrounded by calm, sea and nature. We're getting everything ready.

We'll be ready in spring 2027!

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Dansk Cottage at a glance

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The Cottage

A modern Scandinavian holiday home on Ærø for up to six people – with plenty of space for peace and quiet, design and time together.

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Sleep like in a hotel

For us, a good night's sleep is part of a perfect holiday. That is why we have deliberately made no compromises when it comes to the beds.

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A kitchen for food lovers

Cooking is part of a holiday for us. That is why Dansk Cottage does not have a typical holiday-home kitchen, but a high-quality, generously equipped one.

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Sauna, stove & nature

Private barrel sauna at Dansk Cottage

Private sauna

Relaxation with a view of nature.

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Wood-burning stove

Cosy evenings by the fire.

Natural plot and terrace of Dansk Cottage

3,300 m² of nature

Plenty of space, peace and privacy.

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Scandinavian design with a story

Dansk Cottage combines modern holiday-home design with our personal passion for Danish and Scandinavian design – inspired, among other things, by our long-standing personal connection to the Danish designer Ole Palsby.

Our design story

Dansk Cottage – Holiday Home on Ærø in Søby, Denmark

Dansk Cottage is being built as an exclusive holiday home on the Danish island of Ærø, right in Søby – a new retreat for anyone who loves calm, nature, Scandinavian design and Denmark's distinctive way of life. On a 3,300 m² natural plot, our holiday home combines traditional Danish architecture with modern comfort.

Location on Ærø – Holiday Home in Søby, Denmark

Our holiday home is located in Søby on Ærø, one of Denmark's most beautiful islands, known for its unspoiled nature, picturesque harbours and charming villages. The address Skovbygade 4B, 5985 Søby, Denmark sits in a quiet, natural setting – ideal for a relaxing holiday on Ærø.

Skovbygade 4B, 5985 Søby, Denmark

Dansk Cottage is being built here on a 3,300 m² natural plot.

Architecture & Construction – Modern Timber House in Danish Style

On the spacious natural plot, a modern, single-storey timber house is taking shape, combining traditional Danish architecture with contemporary comfort. Clean lines, natural materials, plenty of wood, large window fronts and a pared-back Scandinavian interior define the character of our holiday home on Ærø.

Living Space, Rooms & Amenities

With around 96 m² of living space, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, Dansk Cottage offers room for up to six guests – perfect for a family holiday or a getaway with friends on Ærø. The heart of the house is the open living, dining and kitchen area with large glass fronts and direct access to the spacious wooden terrace.

Since we are passionate cooks ourselves, the kitchen in our holiday home will hold a very special place. We are planning a highly modern, extensively equipped kitchen with numerous appliances and thoughtful details – a dream for any keen home cook.

We're not compromising on sleeping comfort either: all six sleeping places will be fitted with high-quality, ergonomic box-spring beds, guaranteeing a restful night's sleep after an eventful day on Ærø.

Scandinavian Design to Feel at Home

For the interior, we are deliberately choosing Scandinavian design at its finest. Classics and design icons by Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen and Alvar Aalto will find their place, as will the well-known dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames. Our aim isn't to create a design museum, but a homely, timeless and authentically Scandinavian atmosphere – typical of a premium holiday home in Denmark.

A Holiday on Ærø – More Than Just a Holiday Home

Dansk Cottage is meant to be far more than a classic holiday home. It will be a place to arrive and unwind: coffee on the terrace in the morning, exploring the island of Ærø during the day, sitting by the fireplace or relaxing in the sauna in the evening – surrounded by calm and nature.

Natural Plot, Garden & Barrel Sauna

On the roughly 3,300 m² natural plot, a natural-style garden will take shape, along with fruit trees, wildflowers and herb beds. A barrel sauna with a panoramic window, generous terrace areas and various seating spots make life outdoors feel just as natural as life inside the house.

Modern mobility matters to us too: a wallbox right at the house lets our guests conveniently charge their electric car on site – another plus for a sustainable holiday on Ærø.

Building Sustainably – An Ecological Holiday Home Without a Concrete Foundation

Sustainability is a central part of our project. Dansk Cottage is being built as an ecological timber house and does entirely without concrete for the foundation. Instead of a conventional concrete foundation, the house rests on a modern screw-pile foundation – protecting the natural ground while creating a stable, long-lasting base.

For us, this building method, the natural materials and the resource-conscious construction are the perfect fit for a holiday home meant to blend as naturally as possible into the landscape of Ærø.

Design Inspiration: Ole Palsby & the Floto Family

The Danish designer Ole Palsby is a very special personal source of inspiration for us. His approach to timeless, functional and understated design has accompanied us for many years. What many people don't know is that Ole Palsby was a close friend of the Floto family for more than three decades, right up until his death.

This long personal connection makes his influence on Dansk Cottage something very special to us. It isn't just about well-known shapes or design classics, but about an attitude to design, quality and everyday usability that we want to carry forward in our holiday home on Ærø.

Not an Off-the-Shelf Holiday Home

Dansk Cottage is not meant to be an "off-the-shelf" holiday home. It is taking shape step by step from many personal ideas, journeys, encounters and our long-standing connection to Denmark, and to Ærø in particular.

On this website, we'll be documenting the whole journey: from the natural plot and the screw-pile foundation, through the construction of the house, to choosing the kitchen, furniture, lighting, garden design and many small details.

And once everything is finished, we look forward to sharing this special holiday home on Ærø with our guests.

Dansk Cottage – a premium holiday home and a small piece of Danish lifestyle on Ærø.

Experience Ærø

Skjoldnæs lighthouse near Søby

Søby & northern Ærø

Harbour, nature and peace right on your doorstep.

The historic old town of Ærøskøbing

Ærøskøbing

Historic old town with cobbled streets.

Traditional house façade in Marstal

Marstal

Harbour and maritime history.

Aerial view of Ærø Golf Klub with Skjoldnæs lighthouse

Golf

Play with a view of the Danish South Sea.

Fishing on the coast of Ærø

Fishing

Sea, coast and calm.

Ærø Jazz Festival wristband

Jazz festival

Music, summer and island atmosphere.

Wedding table by the sea on Ærø

Getting married on Ærø

Say “I do” on a very special island.

Visitors at the Maritime Museum in Marstal

Art & culture

Galleries, artists and crafts.

Children doing crafts at the Maritime Museum in Marstal

Family holidays

Beaches, museums and bike rides.

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Day trips

Funen, Sønderborg & the Danish South Sea.

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Getting here

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Via Hamburg

The shortest route – closer to Søby than via Copenhagen.

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Via Faaborg

Direct ferry from Faaborg to Søby.

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Via Copenhagen

Well suited to air travellers.

All ways to get here

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About us

Arndt & Jan Floto share a long personal history with Denmark, sailing, good food and Scandinavian design. Dansk Cottage is the personal idea behind it.

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Questions & answers

Everything about getting here, amenities, pets and booking – answered concisely.

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