Nature house in Dwingeloo / Lhee
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 6 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
This nature house is a detached vacation home (built by my grandfather in 1956) and is located on the edge of the Dwingelderveld National Park, which features 4,000 hectares of forest, heathland, and shifting sand dunes. The cottage is located just over 2 kilometers from Dwingeloo: ideal for cyclists, hikers, those seeking peace and quiet, and families with children. The nature house sleeps six people and has three bedrooms (one downstairs and two upstairs) and two bathrooms. Please bring your own linens. The house features a spacious living room with a sunny sunroom and a beautiful view of the countryside. You’ll also find a well-stocked bookshelf, games, puzzles, music, and DVDs. There are six bicycles you can use to take beautiful bike rides across the heath and through the Dwingelderveld. Weekends and midweek stays are available upon request. The Dwingelderveld has been named the quietest area in the province of Drenthe by “Vroege Vogels,” featuring all kinds of wonderful sounds of nature.
Nature and surroundings
The nature house is located on the edge of the Dwingelderveld National Park (4,000 hectares). It’s a stunning area, featuring gently rolling heathlands dotted with ponds and small marshes, as well as forests and shifting sand dunes. In the surrounding picturesque villages, such as Ruinen and Dwingeloo, the cultural history of a century ago is still tangibly present. Drenthe is the cycling province of the Netherlands. You’ll find countless marked cycling and hiking trails that take you to the most beautiful spots in this area. As you explore the province, you’ll learn about its stories and history (including Camp Westerbork, the hunebeds, cultural heritage, and the peatlands) and discover the authentic Drenthe villages, many of which feature beautiful village greens. And Dwingeloo has the most beautiful village green in Drenthe. Across from the cottage is a lovely playground with a ping-pong table, swings, a sandbox, a zip line, a small soccer field, and all kinds of bikes and toy cars—making it ideal for a vacation with children.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- cot (1x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Heating (electric, central heating)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Storage
- TV
- Bicycles available (free) (5x)
- Table tennis table
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Baby bath (1x)
- Playground equipment
- Sandbox
- Playground
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Bathroom (2x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Location
Reviews
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TineOctober 3, 2026
We had a good feeling about the cottage right away
we hadden meteen een goed gevoel over het huisje
Well-equipped with all the amenities
Prima van alle gemakken voorzien
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JolienAugust 8, 2026
Due to traffic congestion, I can't give a higher rating
Door verkeers overlast kan ik geen hoger cijfer geven
A nice little cottage with a beautiful view out the back. Unfortunately, it was close to a provincial road, so there was quite a bit of traffic noise.
Prima huisje met prachtig uitzicht aan de achterkant. Lag helaas dicht bij provinciale weg, waardoor er nogal wat verkeers lawaai was.
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MaaikeJuly 27, 2026
The cottage is surprisingly spacious (much more so than the photos suggest) and is fully equipped. It was also nice to read about the cottage’s (family) history. The beds are comfortable, there are two excellent bathrooms, and everything is in good condition. The sunroom overlooking the meadow, in particular, is a wonderful spot to sit in the evening. We also gratefully made use of the bicycles that come with the cottage. It was really nice and convenient to be able to do that.
Het huisje is verrassend ruim (veel ruimer dan de foto's doen vermoeden) en is van alle gemakken voorzien. Ook was het leuk om de (familie)historie van het huisje te lezen. De bedden zijn goed, er zijn 2 prima badkamers en alles verkeerd in een nette staat. Vooral de serre met uitkijk op het weiland is een heerlijk plekje om 's avonds te zitten. Ook hebben we dankbaar gebruik gemaakt van de fietsen die bij dit huisje horen. Heel leuk en fijn dat dat kan.
We really enjoyed staying overnight in this charming little house, located on a quiet street. Our pre-teen children (ages 11 and 13) also enjoyed the neighborhood playground across the street, where they could run around a bit.
The surroundings are beautiful and perfect for biking and hiking. It’s especially lovely heading toward the Dwingelderveld, which is just a short bike ride away. There, we visited the visitor center, the sheepfold, and the radio telescope, among other things.
Around the cottage itself, the spacious backyard was our favorite spot. It overlooks a meadow where we saw a few roe deer running around every day just as dusk was falling.We hebben met veel plezier overnacht in dit leuke huisje dat gelegen is in een rustige straat. Onze beginnende puber kinderen (11+13 jaar) vonden de buurtspeeltuin aan de overkant ook nog leuk om een beetje in te ravotten.
De omgeving is prachtig en leent zich prima om te fietsen en te wandelen. Vooral richting het Dwingelderveld waar je zo naartoe fietst is het erg mooi. We hebben daar o.a. het bezoekerscentrum, de schaapskooi en de radiotelescoop bezocht.
Rondom het huisje zelf was de ruime achtertuin favoriet. Deze kijkt uit op een weiland waar we elke dag zo tegen de schemering wel enkele reeën zagen rondrennen.This text is automatically translated.
Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount.
After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
A deposit of €50.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
Bath towels, Bed linen, Kitchen linen
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: B
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Built with natural building materials