Nature house in Smilde
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
Come enjoy the cozy, detached guesthouse in the former boiler house on our farm in the Drenthe countryside! Plenty of privacy, a private kitchen and bathroom, and a garden with a patio. Located near the Kyllotsbos and surrounded by beautiful nature reserves, such as the Hijkerveld, Fochteloerveen, and Drents Friese Wold. These are wonderful areas for hikers and cyclists to explore. From the property, you can follow various bike route junctions. In the immediate vicinity of the cottage, you can easily cycle to charming villages like Appelscha and Diever. Assen is easily accessible, including by public transportation—the bus stop is just a short distance away. The area offers many attractions, such as the Drents Museum, the Veenhuizen Prison Museum, and the TT Circuit. Or simply come to relax—with a book in the garden, enjoying the beautiful skies or the sunset. Parking is available on the property, and bicycles can be stored in a covered area where they can also be charged.
Nature and surroundings
Our guesthouse is located in the former boiler house and was built in 1936. It is equipped with all the amenities needed to make your stay as pleasant as possible. It’s a wonderful little cottage even in winter, thanks in part to the underfloor heating. The cottage is situated along fishing and boating waters. You can enjoy the terrace until late in the evening, and when it’s warm, there are plenty of spots to find some shade. The surroundings are beautiful, and the nature reserves are so close by! The Kyllotsbos is within walking distance, and the Dwingelderveld, Drents-Friese Woud, Hijkerveld, and Fochteloerveen are all easily accessible. The Blauwe Meer is a lovely lake with plenty of shade and great swimming water. There are beautiful hiking and biking trails in the area. to
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Central heating
- Heating (electric, central heating)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Storage
- TV
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
Location
Reviews
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WilSeptember 9, 2026
See the description above.
You can go boating, canoeing, and horseback riding, but we didn't do any of those, so we'll mark them as "N/A." The owner does have horses, and the canal runs right in front of the house.Zie omschrijving boven
Varen kun je en kanoen en paardrijden, maar dat hebben wij niet gedaan, dus daarom zeggen we nvt. De eigenaar heeft wel paarden en de vaart ligt voor het huis.A fantastic little cottage! It’s located on the quiet side of the canal. No, it’s not right in the middle of nature, but there’s peace and space all around. A lovely little garden with both sun and shade. The amenities in the cottage are just what you’d want at home. Good cutlery and tableware. Plenty of kitchen linens. And super, super clean!
The hosts are truly incredibly kind and, above all, very hospitable. The value for money is 100%!
Right in the area, you can go on beautiful walks, but you can also visit fantastic gardens, museums, and villages. Shops are within walking distance.Een fantastisch huisje! Het ligt aan de stille kant van de vaart. Nee niet midden in de natuur, maar rust en ruimte rondom. Heerlijk stukje tuin met zowel zon als schaduw. De voorzieningen in het huisje zijn zoals je dat thuis zou willen hebben. Goed bestek en servies. Ruim voldoende keukenlinnen. En super superschoon!
Gastheer en gastvrouw zijn echt ontzettend aardig en vooral heel gastvrij. Prijs-kwaliteit verhouding is 100%!
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DianaAugust 16, 2026
A lovely little cottage, cozy and warm. It was nice to "come home" after a day of hiking.
Heerlijk huisje, knus en warm. Het was fijn ‘thuiskomen’ na een dag wandelen.
It was wonderful to unwind in the former boiler house—both in the lovely, sheltered garden and inside the boiler house itself. The nights here are truly dark, just as a night should be.
Het was heerlijk tot rust komen in het voormalige stookhoes. Zowel in de heerlijk beschutte tuin als in het stookhoes zelf. De nachten zijn hier echt donker, zoals een nacht hoort te zijn.
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Jan WillemDecember 30, 2025
Fine cottage close to basic amenities and nature. Of all amenities. Fine also to enjoy nature in peace :)
Fijn huisje dicht bij basis voorzieningen en natuur. Van alle gemakken voorzien. Prima ook even in rust te genieten van de natuur :)
I went by bike to the Fochteloërveen every day. Other places I did not yet manage to get to by bicycle. But did invite me to go again with some better weather.
Ik ben elke dag op de fiets naar de Fochteloërveen gegaan. Andere plekken lukte mij nog niet om te komen per fiets. Maar nodigde mij wel uit om nog eens te gaan met wat beter weer.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:30 AM
- Contactless stay possible
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
- 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
- Built with natural building materials
- Food waste is minimized
- Sustainable inventory