Nature house in Schipborg
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
This elevated nature house offers unobstructed views of the countryside from the back and is located right next to a large network of biking and hiking trails, including the Pieterpad. It is situated alongside other cottages in the “Mooi Schipborg” park, 700 meters from the restaurant “De Drentsche Aa”. Jumbo and AH supermarkets, as well as the natural foods store Go Pure, are located in Zuidlaren. The cities of Groningen and Assen are a 20-minute drive or bus ride away. The cottage itself is mostly shaded, so it never gets too hot inside. In April 2021, a new kitchen was installed, featuring an induction cooktop and a dishwasher. The large back patio is in the sun for most of the day. The cottage features a modern bathroom, one bedroom, and an additional room with a linen closet and a countertop, which also provides space for suitcases. Bedding and other linens are included. There is a high-speed fiber-optic internet connection and interactive TV. Two non-electric bicycles—one women’s and one men’s—are available for rent for a small fee.
Nature and surroundings
The nature house is located in the heart of the national stream and esdorp landscape, which is the best-preserved landscape in Western Europe. Near the house lies the Kniphorst/Strubbenbos forest with its whimsically shaped oak trees. Nowhere else in our country will you find so many archaeological monuments in one place: 2 hunebeds and about 60 burial mounds, as well as numerous old country roads. Just a stone’s throw from the cottage lies the Drentsche Aa, one of the last intact stream valleys in the Netherlands. Its natural value is so great that the area is also a core zone of Natura 2000. Here you’ll find unique natural features, such as marsh marigold meadows along streams, ancient forests and springs, nutrient-poor grasslands on the slopes, and the heathlands of the Balloër and Eexterveld. The park boasts the highest number of plant species per hectare in Drenthe. Particularly striking are the hay meadows, which turn purple in the spring due to the thousands of blooming orchids. The area is also of great importance to fish, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and reptiles.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Storage
- TV
- Bicycles available (extra charge) (2x)
- Playground
- Trampoline
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Location
Reviews
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LauraAugust 8, 2026
Everything—and even more—is provided. It was really nice that the cottage stayed nice and cool even during a heat wave, so we were able to sleep well.
Alles en zelfs meer is aanwezig, heel prettig dat ook bij een hittegolf het huisje heerlijk koel bleef, zodat er ook goed geslapen kan worden.
It was very peaceful; most of the time, you could really “hear” the silence—which was wonderful. There was plenty of space around the cottage, and from there you could step right out into the beautiful natural surroundings—and, in my case, go for a bike ride.
Heel rustig, meestal ‘hoor’ je vooral de stilte, erg fijn. Om het huisje was ruim voldoende ruimte en vanuit het huisje kon je direct de prachtige natuur in en in mijn geval gaan fietsen.
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MandyJuly 17, 2026
A cozy little house equipped with all the amenities.
Een fijn huisje dat van alle gemakken is voorzien.
The cottage is located in a quiet area, close to heathland and forests—it’s really lovely! We especially enjoyed the seating area behind the cottage, where we had breakfast almost every day while taking in the view of the meadows, horses, and all the greenery.
Het huisje ligt in een rustige omgeving, in de nabijheid van heide en bossen, heel fijn! We genoten van met name het zitje achter het huisje, waar we bijna elke dag ontbeten met uitzicht op de weilanden, paarden en al het groen.
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J.C.J/July 3, 2026
As the owner himself noted, the bedroom was very cramped
Zoals d eigenaar zelf ook vond, was de slaapkamer erg krap
calmer than expected
rustiger dan verwacht
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Contactless stay possible
You can cancel your booking free of charge up to 28 days before arrival. For bookings with an arrival date within 28 days, free cancellation is available within 24 hours of booking. 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 total cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 28 days before arrival: 100% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
- 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
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials
- Sustainable inventory