Nature house in Epe
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 5 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Pets allowed
This beautiful detached house is located in the private nature reserve De Hooge Heide. The house was built in 1937 on an Ice Age parabolic dune - hence the name Bovenhuis. The house has the most beautiful view imaginable. It is a comfortable and special house, with the look of an old hunting lodge, completely surrounded by forest and heathland. This magnificent place is a must experience. This house is the perfect hide-away for a stay for two. It is also great for a family with two or three children, or a group of four adults. Dogs are welcome if well-behaved and under roll call due to the wildlife around the house. Cats and other pets are not allowed. There is no fence or fencing. The house is i.v.m. the stairs not suitable for the disabled. in the summer months there is a swimming pool for cooling. At 5 people and / or with 2 dogs please first contact via chat. 5 people is only possible for 2 adults and 3 children.
Nature and surroundings
The detached Upper House has been in the family for nearly a century and we would like to carefully manage it for future generations. We ask tenants to treat the environment and property with care. We also expect tenants to have an affinity with and understanding of nature and the environment without disturbing it. De Hooge Heide is a wonderful base for hiking, biking, mountain biking or bushcrafting, with 8 acres of private property. De Hooge Heide is located amidst a multitude of hiking and biking/mountain biking trails. You will also be able to spot wildlife on the Hooge Heide: red deer, roe deer, boars and the occasional badger or fox can often be seen. From the Upper House you have an unparalleled view of the heath and the forest edge behind. You can regularly see deer, roe deer and boar crossing here, or drinking at the little pond in the evening. Music and fire are not allowed outside due to the remote location and nearby wildlife.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- cot (1x)
- Parking (3x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Swimming pool (private) 10,6 m2 m2
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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BarentMarch 6, 2026
We had a wonderful stay. From the cottage you are directly in the woods for hiking or biking. Our stay was in the first spring weekend of the year and also when it cools off a bit in the evening it is very convenient. During the day we sat outside on the terrace and in the evening inside with the wood stove on. From the living room or terrace you look out over the moors and see nothing but nature. And we cooked deliciously in the kitchen
Wij hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad. Vanuit het huisje ben je direct in de bossen om te wandelen of fietsen. Ons verblijf was in het eerste lente weekend van het jaar en ook als het 's avonds nog wat afkoelt is het zeer geschikt. Overdag zaten we buiten op het terras en 's avonds binnen met de houtkachel aan. Vanuit de woonkamer of het terras kijk je uit over de heide en zie je niets dan natuur. En we hebben heerlijk gekookt in de keuken
The cottage is in the middle of nature but easily accessible by car. It was perfectly clean, the facilities in the cottage are top notch (including well-functioning and complete kitchen and modern bathroom), wood stove. And at the same time it kept the authentic atmosphere of an old hunting lodge.
Het huisje is midden in de natuur maar goed bereikbaar met de auto. Het was perfect schoon, de faciliteiten in het huisje zijn top (oa. goed werkende en complete keuken en moderne badkamer), houtkachel. En tegelijkertijd heeft het de authentieke sfeer van een oud jachthuis behouden.
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JeroenNovember 7, 2025
How peaceful! Wonderful nothing at all! The only thing you hear is the creaking of the stairs when you go to bed (smiley). Everything is there and nice and clean. Directly from the nature house into the forest for endless cycling or hiking. And Epe is 15-20 minutes by bike, where you can eat out very well.
Wat een rust! Heerlijk helemaal niets! Het enige dat je hoort is het kraken van de trap als je naar bed gaat (smiley). Alles is aanwezig en lekker schoon. Direct vanuit uit het natuurhuis het bos in om eindeloos te kunnen fietsen of wandelen. En Epe is op 15-20 minuten fietsen, waar je prima kan uit eten.
How peaceful! Wonderful nothing at all! The only thing you hear is the creaking of the stairs when you go to bed (smiley). Everything is there and nice and clean. Directly from the nature house into the forest for endless cycling or hiking. And Epe is 15-20 minutes by bike, where you can eat out very well.
Wat een rust! Heerlijk helemaal niets! Het enige dat je hoort is het kraken van de trap als je naar bed gaat (smiley). Alles is aanwezig en lekker schoon. Direct vanuit uit het natuurhuis het bos in om eindeloos te kunnen fietsen of wandelen. En Epe is op 15-20 minuten fietsen, waar je prima kan uit eten.
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TheoSeptember 12, 2025
Very nice location with a beautiful view. Cottage is well furnished, good beds and plumbing. All belongings are high quality. Have had a wonderful weekend. Also lots of wildlife in the area and around the house.
Zeer mooi gelegen met een prachtig uitzicht. Huisje is goed ingericht, goede bedden en sanitair. Alle spullen zijn hoge kwaliteit. Hebben een heerlijke weekend gehad. Ook veel wild in de omgeving en rondom het huis.
Very nice location with a beautiful view. Cottage is well furnished, good beds and plumbing. All belongings are high quality. Have had a wonderful weekend. Also lots of wildlife in the area and around the house.
Zeer mooi gelegen met een prachtig uitzicht. Huisje is goed ingericht, goede bedden en sanitair. Alle spullen zijn hoge kwaliteit. Hebben een heerlijke weekend gehad. Ook veel wild in de omgeving en rondom het huis.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM
- Check-out: 9:00 AM- 9:30 AM
- Contactless stay possible
A deposit of €700.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Minimum age of main booker: 34 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
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Built with natural building materials
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)