Nature house in Elp

Drenthe, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Cottage
  • 2 persons
  • 2 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets allowed
8.8/10
4.7/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Horse riding Mountainbiking Walk the dog Bird watching Cycling Hiking

If you love spending your vacations in rural Netherlands, this cozy and fully equipped nature house, built in the “Icelandic style,” is the perfect place for you! This comfortably furnished nature house, with unobstructed views of the meadows and fields, sleeps two people (with the option to book up to two additional guests) and is located at the back of a farmhouse. The nature house features a lovely open kitchen equipped with all modern and functional amenities. The kitchen-living room faces southwest and overlooks the meadow and the falconry aviary. Ground floor layout: Entryway, toilet, kitchen-living room, private terrace. First-floor layout: Bathroom with shower, vanity, and toilet. Bedroom one with a spacious double bed; bedroom two with a queen-size bed, desk, lounge chair, and a door to the balcony with stairs leading to the garden. The cottage offers plenty of privacy and unobstructed views. The rental includes a kitchen, linens, and a towel package. Your bed will be made upon arrival.

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Nature and surroundings

The nature house is located in a rural setting within walking distance of Elp, a small, charming town with a hotel-restaurant and a pancake farm. Westerbork (4 kilometers) has charming shops and restaurants. The towns of Orvelte (a museum village), Rolde, Grolloo (the “blues village”), and Borger (the “Hunebed capital”), and the Westerbork Camp Memorial Center, are not far away. The surrounding area offers fantastic hiking and biking opportunities in the beautiful countryside. Right from the property, you can also take your dog along rural trails to the three forest districts of Hooghalen, Grolloo, and Schoonloo. In Ellertshaar, there’s a large off-leash area for dogs with a small swimming lake. The Boomkroonpad, recreational lakes, the Mantingerzand, and the Elperstroom (a Natura 2000 area just a stone’s throw away) are all well worth a visit. In addition to many bird species, foxes, badgers, roe deer, and even wolves (tip: “Het Wolvenpad”) can be found here in Drenthe. Thanks to its central location, the nature house is also ideal for day trips to the cities of Assen, Emmen, and Hoogeveen.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • queen bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
Entertainment
  • TV
Pets
  • Dog bed
  • Dog bowl
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine

Location


Reviews

8.8/10
4.7/5
  1. Saskia
    July 6, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    We had a wonderful, peaceful week. Highly recommended!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    An extremely warm welcome. The cottage is fully equipped. Plenty of privacy. Situated in a natural setting, yet a convenient distance from all kinds of amenities and fun places in the area.
    It wasn’t a problem for us, but the stairs leading to the bedrooms and bathroom are very steep. So it’s not suitable for people who have difficulty walking.

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  2. Jan
    June 20, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    Not recommended for older adults due to the stairs

    Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

    Beautiful house with a large garden where you can always find a shady spot to relax
    The house is spacious and fully equipped
    One drawback: a steep staircase with narrow steps leading to the upper floor, though it does have a handrail
    The owner has three dogs who, if they get the chance, will stop by for a quick cuddle

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  3. Paul
    May 15, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    Ideal for unwinding

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Cottage is located on an N road but you do not notice anything in the cottage.

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Reviews (82)
8.8/10
4.7/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount. After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:

• up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

36724

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount. After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:

• up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

36724


Sustainability

  • Energy label: A
  • Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
  • Built with natural building materials

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
Entertainment
  • TV
Pets
  • Dog bed
  • Dog bowl
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • queen bed (1x)
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What does “contactless stay” mean?
You can stay here without personal contact with the host, for example via a key safe or digital access. A contactless stay does not always have to be mandatory.
Free cancellation within 24 hours
Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount. After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:

• up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund
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