Description Waking in Woods: Ringebu

Nestled in the depths of Norway's ethereal wilderness, this timber cabin offers a tranquil retreat. Settle into its cosy ambience surrounded by fir trees and snowy expanses, the fire flickering and the warm lighting turned down low. The L-shaped sofa calls for you to sink into it the moment you arrive, accompanied by your favourite book and a mug of hot cocoa.

While this cabin encapsulates simple pleasures of times gone by, it's also decidedly modern with a high-spec kitchen, huge flat-screen TV and industrial-style furniture. As you savour meals at the eight-person dining table, peer out from the sleek charcoal-framed windows at the snowflakes meditatively drifting to the ground.

After sufficient relaxation time, brace yourself fo the chill and hop in the car to get exploring. Within twenty minutes, you'll have reached the pine-covered banks of Lake Losna. There are plenty of invigorating walking routes in this scenic part of the world, especially if you venture further afield to Jotunheimen National Park – lucky hikers may even spot some reindeer.

Home truths:
*At full occupancy, some guests will be sleeping on bunk beds
*You'll need a car to access this home and make the most of the surrounding area
*Please note that the TV here only has Norwegian channels
*The indoor sauna can accommodate a maximum of two people at once