Nature house in Balkbrug
Overijssel, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
This nature house is a small guesthouse located on the grounds of an old historic farmhouse in a hamlet. What is now a guesthouse was once a quaint but rather crooked, dilapidated shed that housed sheep, pigs, and chickens, and later served as a storage space for all sorts of farm odds and ends. Now it’s a charming little cottage perfect for a relaxing stay. When the shutters are closed, it still looks just like the same old shed from the outside. But open all the shutters, and light floods in, revealing a comfortable cottage with a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, and a romantic sleeping loft beneath the old rafter roof. Thanks to strategically placed windows, the beautiful, old trusses remain fully visible. It is equipped with all modern conveniences. This cottage is rented out complete with bedding and linens, and a modest supply of coffee, tea, and kitchen herbs. Recently (June 2023), the main building was renovated inside, and three families with a total of five children now live on this property.
Nature and surroundings
The nature house is located on a quiet, through road leading to Zuidwolde. Right from the property’s yard, you can set out on old sandy paths that invite you to wander through the Reest Valley. Meadows, fields, forests, and heathland alternate in a centuries-old landscape through which the Reest—one of the few freely meandering lowland streams in the Netherlands—winds its way. You’ll walk through a landscape that looks just as it did a century and a half ago. There’s also plenty for cyclists to enjoy. The Drenthe heath is within cycling distance, and the landscape around Balkbrug has retained much of its old, small-scale character. Charming, picturesque villages such as Ommen, Dalfsen, and Zuidwolde are easily accessible via scenic bike routes.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Car charging station
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- TV
- Bicycles available (free) (2x)
- Dog bowl
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
Location
Reviews
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MirjaSeptember 4, 2026
Everything you need is right here. That means you really only need to bring food and drinks.
Alles wat je nodig hebt is voorhanden. Dat betekent dat je eigenlijk alleen dingen voor de inwendige mens hoeft mee te nemen
What a peaceful place! A very cozy and comfortable little cottage. Plenty of space, with grasslands, cows, and sheep all around. We went on some beautiful walks, including through the heathland. Highly recommended. The owners are lovely people who truly respect your privacy.
Wat een rust! Heel gezellig en knus huisje. Ruimte, grasland, koeien en schapen rondom. Mooie wandelingen gemaakt, ook door het heideland. Een echte aanrader. De eigenaren zijn leuke mensen die op een waardevolle manier je privacy waarderen.
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LeenAugust 25, 2026
beautiful design, cozy decor, comfortable bed, nice and spacious bathroom, cozy little kitchen
We had a wonderful timeprachtig ontwerp, knusse inrichting, fijn bed, mooie en grote badkamer, lekker keukentje
we hebben genotenWonderful, wonderful, and beautiful!
The silence was almost audibleheerlijk, heerlijk en prachtig!
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M MAugust 21, 2026
We had a pleasant interaction with the owners. They were open to the suggestions we gave them.
Prettig contact met eigenaren. Stonden open voor de tips die we hen hebben gegeven.
The cottage was great. It had everything we needed. We didn’t miss a thing.
Unfortunately, the garden fence wasn’t high enough for our little dog. She was able to squeeze through the bars of the fence.
The cottage is very close to the road. Due to a closure on a national highway further down the road, there was much more traffic than “normal.” That was a shame.
The surrounding area is great for walking and biking.Huisje was prima. Alles er op en er aan. Niets gemist.
Omheining van de tuin was voor ons kleine hondje helaas niet voldoende. Ze kon tussen de spijlen van het hekwerk door.
Huisje ligt wel heel dicht aan de weg. Door afsluiting van een N weg verderop was er veel meer verkeer dan 'normaal'. Dat was jammer.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 2:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Check-out: 9:00 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
- 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.
- 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: A
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Natural Insulation materials