Nature house in Balkbrug
Overijssel, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
This nature house is a small guesthouse in the yard of an old monumental farmhouse on a hamlet. What is now a guesthouse was first a characteristic but also rather crooked, dilapidated shed where sheep, pigs and chickens lived, later storage for all kinds of farm clutter. Now it is an atmospheric cottage for a relaxing stay. When the shutters are closed, it is just the same little shed from the outside. But if you open all the shutters, the light pours in and it is a comfortable cottage with full kitchen, bathroom and a romantic sleeping loft under the old spur roof. Through cleverly placed windows, the beautiful, old trusses have remained completely visible. It is equipped with all modern conveniences. You rent this cottage including bedding and linen and a modest supply of coffee, tea and kitchen herbs. Recently (June 2023), the main building has been internally remodeled and three families with a total of five children live in this yard.
Nature and surroundings
The cottage is located on a not busy, through road to Zuidwolde. Directly from the yard of the nature house you can walk on old sandy paths that invite you to wander through the Reest valley. Meadows, fields, woods and heaths alternate in an ancient landscape through which the Reest, as one of the few freely meandering lowland streams in the Netherlands, meanders. You walk through a landscape that looks like it did a century and a half ago. There is also much for cyclists to enjoy. The Drenthe Heath is within cycling distance and the landscape around Balkbrug has preserved much of its old, small-scale character. Beautiful, characteristic villages such as Ommen, Dalfsen or Zuidwolde are easily reached via scenic cycling 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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FrankFebruary 13, 2026
Small detail, but we were unable to find the teaspoons in the kitchen.
Klein detail, maar wij hebben de theelepeltjes in de keuken niet kunnen vinden.
In a beautiful place located cottage, fully equipped. Lovely wood fire, good bed, close to nature. On a main road, but not bothered by it. In the kitchen herbs, coffee and tea. We stayed two nights and were very satisfied!
Op een prachtige plek gelegen huisje, van alle gemakken voorzien. Heerlijk houthaard, goed bed, dichtbij de natuur. Aan een doorgaande weg, maar geen last van ondervonden. In de keuken kruiden, koffie en thee. Wij zijn twee nachten geweest en waren dik tevreden!
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NelleJanuary 30, 2026
A beautiful, cozy nature house in the yard of a former farm. It is a pleasant owner and we were warmly welcomed.
Een mooi, knus natuurhuisje op het erf van een voormalige boerderij. Het is een prettige eigenaar en we zijn hartelijk ontvangen.
It is a pleasant, authentic, not everyday nature cottage. It is cozy, everything is there. And if you like walking or cycling, you are immediately in a beautiful countryside.
Het is een prettig, authentiek, niet alledaags natuur huisje.
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angeliekDecember 27, 2025
Everything was Okay
Alles was Oke
We went for the fireworks for the dog cottage had large doors for the windows was top I think 3 kilometers away you heard what the cottage is very fine shower lovely bed is also top definitely go again soon fine Week we have had djw
Wij gingen voor de vuurwerk voor de hond huisje had grote deuren voor de ramen was top ik denk 3 kilometer verderop hoorde je wat het huisje is heel fijn douche heerlijk bed is ook top gaan zeker weer snel naar toe fijne
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Good to know
- Check-in: 2:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Contactless stay possible
- 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