Nature house in Veenhuizen
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
This nature house is really in the middle of the nature of Drenthe, wedged between the oldest primeval forests of the Netherlands and one of the few, well-preserved unique raised bog areas. The nature house is a national monument from 1839 and is part of the steam cotton mill complex as part of the "Third Institution"(from the "Pauper Paradise" and "The foundling of Veenhuizen"). After decades of ruins, the building was fully restored in 2002 and in the old dormitory, with a sense of style and character, three independent double apartments were realized. The nature house has a bathroom with floor heating, an open kitchen with microwave oven, dishwasher, a TV and a wood stove. Upstairs is a sleeping loft with a double bed. At the front of the nature house you have a view of the forest, at the back spacious views over the beautiful vast farmlands; perfect for rest and a relaxing stay in nature. Cottage is identical to nature cottage35413
Nature and surroundings
The nature house Oud Bergveen is located in the heart of the most natural part of Drenthe and Friesland. From the cottage you can walk or bike directly into nature for hours to walk, cycle, wander through one of the oldest forests in the Netherlands, the Norgerholt (approximately 25 ha large and dating from the ninth century), the Forestry Veenhuizen (approximately 800 ha with rare flora and fauna) or the adjacent Fochteloërveen (with approximately 2500 ha the best preserved raised bog area in the Netherlands with a large crane area) or the National Park Drents-Fries Wold. Near nature house Oud Bergveen are also several good restaurants and many attractions including the National Prison Museum and the villages of Norg and Langelo. Groningen, Assen and Drachten are also all within about 25 minutes by car.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (3x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Fire place
- Central heating
- Heating (electric, central heating)
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Bicycles available (extra charge) (2x)
- Dishwasher
Location
Reviews
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Patricia July 9, 2025 General rating:A building with history, creaky floors are part of it, a little noisy.
Een pand met historie.
Krakende vloeren horen daar bij ,tikje gehorigNature, peace & environment:A beautiful monumental building in nature on the outskirts of the former "pauper paradise" A place to relax. Beautiful cycling and hiking nearby. Recommended is the Fochteloërveen.
Een prachtig monumentaal pand in de natuur
Aan de rand van het vroegere “pauperparadijs”
Een plek om te onthaasten.
Mooie fiets en wandelmogelijkhedenin de buurt.
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Chiel June 16, 2025 General rating:Really worth going to
Echt de moeite waard om naar toe te gaan
Nature, peace & environment:What a beautiful historic place and what a beautiful cottage. We enjoyed the quiet and the special environment. We cycled a lot and that was great.
Wat een mooi historische plek en wat een mooie huisje. We hebben genoten van de rust en de bijzondere omgeving. We hebben veel gefietst en dat was top.
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Henk May 10, 2025 General rating:When several cottages are rented at the same time it is very noisy in the cottage so you can have some trouble from the neighbors.
Als er meerdere huisjes tegelijk verhuurd zijn is het wel erg gehorig in het huisje waardoor je wat last kunt hebben van de buren.
Nature, peace & environment:We enjoyed our stay at Oud Bergveen. It was very quiet both in the cottage and in the surroundings. The beautiful old buildings of Veenhuizen and the prison museum were super. What a history this exudes. It was also a beautiful area for cycling and walking. So as far as we are concerned, definitely recommended.
Wij hebben genoten van ons verblijf in Oud Bergveen. Het was heel rustig zowel in het huisje als in de omgeving. De prachtige oude panden van Veenhuizen en het gevangenismuseum waren super. Wat een geschiedenis straalt dit uit. Het was ook een schitterende omgeving om te fietsen en te wandelen. Wat ons betreft dus zeker een aanrader.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
- Check-out: 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
- Not suitable for children under the age of 12.
- 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
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)
- Public transport within 1 kilometer