If the words ‘Black Forest’ only conjure up images of a cherry-topped chocolate gateau, then you’re missing out. It’s also a pine-covered mountain region in southwest Germany where you’ll find this inviting bungalow, with its beamed ceilings and sloping roof. There’s a delicious warmth to the home, from the dark kitchen units to the cinnamon-sweet feature wall and coffee-coloured furnishings. Glass sliding doors open out onto the garden, where you can really appreciate the peaceful location, surrounded by fields. Spend sunny days barbecuing out here and colder evenings with a blanket on your lap and a hot cup of cocoa in hand. Just a few minutes drive to the banks of the Rhein, as well as a swimming lake, you're in luck if you like the water as much as the forests.

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