Nature house in Appelscha
Friesland, Netherlands
- 4 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
The nature house is housed in part of an old school and is centrally located in the northern Netherlands. The guesthouse has a spacious bedroom, a living room with wood stove, a dining room and a luxurious bathroom with large bathtub and rain shower (bath linen is provided). The rooms of the nature house are facing south, overlooking the garden and are sunny, spacious and bright. The living room also has two comfortable (double) sofa beds, so that a total of four people can stay overnight. Breakfast and meals are not included, but there is an extensive kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, airfryer and dishwasher. In the garden there is a labyrinth, an orchard, a flower and vegetable garden, chickens and a pond. It still gets really dark here, so it is possible to see the mists of the Milky Way on clear evenings. Guests are welcome in the garden and at the pond (at their own responsibility). There is a private entrance, so you can come and go.
Nature and surroundings
Appelscha is traditionally an air spa and is still known for its silence and clean air. The Drents-Friese Wold is characterized by its vast diversity, with heathland and sheep herding on the Doldersumse Veld, sand drifts De Kale Duinen and the Canada Lake, in which to swim in the summer. There are a number of special lookout towers to get a good view of the area. The Fochteloërveen is a unique raised bog area where cranes breed, among other things. There are many outdoor sports in Appelscha, such as mountain biking, cycling, hiking and canoeing. The village is located on the old Turfroute. A 15-minute drive away is Veenhuizen, a former penal colony that is on UNESCO's provisional World Heritage List. Together with the other nearby ex-colonies Frederiksoord and Wilhelminaoord in Drenthe, they once formed the Koloniën van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (5x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden (shared)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Small lake
- TV
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Playground
- Trampoline
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Location
Reviews
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MarieJuly 3, 2026
Enjoyment in the broadest sense of the word.
Welcoming, helpful, relaxing, delicious eggs, homemade jam, wine.Genieten in de breedste zin van betekenis.
Gastvrij, behulpzaam, ontspannen, heerlijke eitjes, zelfgemaakte jam, wijn.We are warmly welcomed by our host, Berend. We’re given a tour of the nature house and the beautiful natural garden. There’s no shortage of privacy—no traffic noise, lots of birds, horses, donkeys, and llamas. The sweeping views during walks. The cottage is pure nostalgia. The bathroom with its wonderful rain shower. A comfortable double bed. Comfortable chairs and (sleeper) sofas in the living room.
Music can be enjoyed in various ways.
Beautiful surroundings. Free tickets to the Bosberg Tower, which is very accessible for people with disabilities, and a beautifully landscaped walking trail through the woods.
Rocking horse, games, books and comic books, and a trampoline in the garden.
The garden is fully fenced. Dogs are allowed off-leash as long as they don’t chase the ducks, chickens, or the cat—and accept the risk of getting scratched on the nose by the cat. Dogs can run free in their “own” little garden.
Highly recommended!
The farmers’ market on Sundays is a must-see!We worden hartelijk verwelkomt door gastheer Berend. We krijgen een rondleiding door het natuurhuis en de prachtige natuurlijke tuin. Aan privacy geen gebrek, geen verkeersgeluiden, veel vogels, paarden, ezels, lamas. De weidse uitzichten tijdens wandelingen . Het huisje is één en al nostalgie. De badkamer met de heerlijke regendouche. Een goed 2-persoonsbed. Goede stoelen en (slaap) banken in de woonkamer.
Muziek op verschillende wijze mogelijk.
Prachtige omgeving. Vrijkaartjes voor de Bosbergtoren die zeer goed toegankelijk is voor minder validen/invaliden alsook een prachtig aangelegd wandelpad door het bos.
Hobbelpaard spelletjes, lees- en stripboeken, trampoline in de tuin.
Tuin volledig omheind. De hond mag mits hij niet achter de eenden en de kippen en de poes aangaat en het risico incalculeert dat hij een krab van de poes op z'n neus krijgt, los. In het "eigen " tuintje kan de hond los.
Een aanrader!
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WendyJune 26, 2026
Everything is here. Great kitchen and bathroom. And a cozy living room.
Alles is aanwezig. Prima keuken en badkamer. En een gezellige zitkamer.
A beautiful, large garden and a private seating area.
Mooie grote tuin en een eigen zitje.
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KatjaJune 12, 2026
The cottage is a former school, with plenty of space and all the amenities you need. It’s cozy and well-appointed, featuring a wood stove and a lovely green oasis of a garden.
You’re welcome to use the larger garden behind the cottage, which features a pond with koi carp, ducks, chickens, and a maze.Het huisje is een voormalige school, met veel ruimte en van alle gemakke voorzien. Gezellig ingericht met een houtkachel en een leuke groene oase als tuin.
Je mag gebruik maken van de grotere tuin achter het huisje met vijver en koikarpers, loop eenden, kippen en labyrinth.It’s a wonderfully peaceful and serene place to unwind.
Shops, restaurants, and a supermarket are nearby.Het is een heerlijke rustige en serene plek om tot rust te komen.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
A deposit of €100.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- 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
- Water-efficient shower
- 100% natural cleaning products
- Ecological / organic food products grown by the landlord are available