Nature house in Stroe
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 5 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- Pets allowed
The attractive, picturesque nature house is located in the vast forest and heathland area of Boswachterij Kootwijk (5000 hectares) on the west side of the Stroeërheide. Here you really go back to basics, so do not expect luxury accommodation. The furnishings are dated to create a real hut atmosphere. The attic is not suitable for the elderly. The cabin is located in the northwestern part of the forestry, in a private forest plot of over five acres that is closed to the public. Wild boar, deer and red deer also use it. It is a unique opportunity for the true nature lover to spend an unforgettable vacation. The cabin has a sitting area with natural stone fireplace and wood stove, a dining and kitchen area with sink, gas stove, geyser and small refrigerator, an open sleeping loft for two people and a double bedroom. There is also a bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. In the kitchenette there are plenty of pans, cutlery and crockery. Lighting is provided by a solar panel (12V) and kerosene lamps. On the lawn in front of the cottage there is a barbecue area and picnic bench. Garden chairs are available. A maximum of two additional persons can be booked. The loft is not suitable for the elderly or people with mobility problems. It is about "hut on the heath" for lovers who seek this and is thus the only one within middle Veluwe. As in the village of Stroe, you can hear (depending on wind direction) the distant road and train. Note: for reservation in the next year is again possible from November 1.
Nature and surroundings
As of May 2007, this the forest plot has been designated as an official estate under the Natural Beauty Act. You can walk, bike and unwind in the area, enjoying the beautiful nature. It is located in the closed wildlife area, which has the consequence that deer, red deer and wild boar can occur up to near the nature house. Dogs are allowed, but you must respect the presence of (coarse) game with, especially in spring, required peace and quiet.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Wood stove
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Playground
- Kitchen
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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PatrycjaMay 4, 2026
Very satisfied. Your lovely piece of forest with all the facikities needed.
Heel tevreden. Je heerlijke stukje bos met alle facikiteiten die nodig zijn.
Everything you need is there. Everything has been well thought about and it is beautifully and tastefully decorated. The atmosphere is special and unique.
Alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig. Over alles is goed nagedacht en het is mooi en smaakvol ingericht. De sfeer is bijzonder en uniek.
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JoëlleMay 1, 2026
The owner responds quickly to mail. We found the cabin itself less pleasant to stay in: low, dark, dusty and full of furnishings. Fortunately, we had nice weather, which allowed us to be outside a lot. In the evenings we carried head lamps and used candles. We didn't like the smell of the oil lamps.The kitchen is fully equipped with good stuff, so cooking was good.There were a lot of mosquitoes, including inside. We drove to the Barneveld first for a mosquito net. The bed is short, narrow, with little space around it and the mattress sagged. The sleeping lofts looked even less comfortable, so we did not use it as an alternative. Picnic table by the fire pit and seating under the canopy are nice.
De eigenaar reageert snel op mail.
De hut zelf vonden we minder prettig om binnen te verblijven: laag, donker, stoffig en vol ingericht. Gelukkig hadden we mooi weer, waardoor we veel buiten konden zijn. In de avonden hebben we hoofdlampjes gedragen en kaarsjes gebruikt. De olielampen vonden we niet zo fijn ruiken.
De keuken is compleet ingericht met goede spullen, waardoor koken goed mogelijk was.
Er waren veel muggen, ook binnen. Wij zijn als eerste voor een klamboe naar de Barneveld gereden.
Het bed is kort, smal, met weinig ruimte eromheen en het matras doorgelegen. De slaapzolders zagen er nog minder comfortabel uit, waardoor we die niet als alternatief hebben gebruikt.
Picknicktafel bij de vuurplaats en het zitje onder de overkapping zijn fijn.The place is beautifully situated in nature. Although it is not completely secluded: you see cyclists and walkers through the trees and you hear the highway and the railroad. The area is very beautiful and suitable for hiking and going out. Among other things, we walked at Radio Kootwijk, the Kootwijkerzand with the watchtower, the sheepfolds of Hoog Buurlo and Staverden Estate. We drove there by car. We also had a nice lunch at Gasterij 't Hilletje in Kootwijk, where our dog was welcome on the terrace. We didn't see any boar or deer at the cabin. We did see a hare, a woodpecker and other birds. Because of the drought and risk of forest fire we could not make a fire. -Reaction from landlord - Nice that you, according to previous mail have had a nice stay. It remains a back to basics cabin without electricity and v.w.b. cleaning what miserable, although we do our best. Never had mosquito complaints. The screen provides if, at this time, windows are left closed at night. Mattress was renewed last year and sleeps well according to reviews. Hut is located in its own piece of free nature where between trees/bushes, at 45 m distance, sometimes cyclists can be seen. In my experience this should not spoil the experience of nature.
De plek ligt prachtig in de natuur. Al is het is niet volledig afgelegen: je ziet fietsers en wandelaars door de bomen en je hoort de snelweg en het spoor.
De omgeving is erg mooi en geschikt om te wandelen en eropuit te gaan. We hebben onder andere gewandeld bij Radio Kootwijk, het Kootwijkerzand met de uitkijktoren, de schaapskooien van Hoog Buurlo en Landgoed Staverden. We zijn daar met de auto heen gereden. Ook hebben we fijn geluncht bij Gasterij ’t Hilletje in Kootwijk, waar onze hond welkom was op het terras.
We hebben geen zwijnen of reeën gezien bij de hut. Wel een haas, een specht en andere vogels.
Vanwege de droogte en bosbrandgevaar konden we geen vuur maken.
-Reactie van verhuurder-
Fijn dat jullie, ook volgens eerdere mail een fijn verblijf hebben gehad.
Het blijft een back to basic hutje zonder electra en v.w.b. schoonmaak wat behelpen, al doen we ons best.
Nooit eerder muggen klachten gehad. De hor voorziet erin als, in deze tijd, raampjes ’s avonds worden dichtgelaten.
Matras is vorig jaar vernieuwd en slaapt volgens recensies goed. Hut ligt in eigen stuk vrije natuur waarbij tussen bomen/struiken door, op 45 m afstand, soms fietsers te zien kunnen zijn. Dat mag in mijn beleving de natuurbeleving niet drukken.This text is automatically translated. -
HansApril 10, 2026
We have never experienced this before.
Dit hebben we nog nooit meegemaakt.
This was truly a cottage in the Veluwe as you imagined it at home. But it was also an experience.
Dit was echt een huisje op de Veluwe zoals je het thuis hebt bedacht. Maar het was ook een ervaring.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Contactless stay possible
Bath towels, Bed linen
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No parties or events are allowed.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Public transport within 1 kilometer