Nature house in Voorthuizen
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 4 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
Attractive four-person nature house in a small forest park of 7 hectares, in the middle of the Veluwe. The park has only a few detached cottages and offers peace, privacy and comfort. There is no catering or entertainment, but there are modern facilities such as fiber optic internet and an extensive digital TV package - ideal for home workers. The cottage has a living room with fully equipped kitchen and French doors leading to a private terrace. There are two bedrooms with box-spring beds, bedding and spacious closets, plus a large bathroom. Everything is ground floor and virtually barrier-free. This cottage is pet-friendly: dogs are welcome and can romp in the surrounding woods. The garden can be fenced off as desired with a sturdy, flexible fence. The area offers plenty of hiking opportunities for dog owners.
Nature and surroundings
The forest park is located in the middle of the forestry Garderen on the Veluwe, an area with vast forests, heaths and sand drifts. Here you can go for endless walks, cycling or horseback riding along well-maintained paths. The park is ideal for peace seekers and nature lovers. Within 20 km are cities like Apeldoorn, Amersfoort, Ede and Harderwijk, each with their own charm and amenities. Voorthuizen is only 4 km away, with supermarkets, stores and cozy restaurants. In the vicinity are plenty of outings possible: visit the Dolfinarium, the Apenheul, Zoo Amersfoort or the climbing forest Garderen. Also the Speulderbos, known for its "dancing trees", is nearby and is a must for an atmospheric walk in the woods.
Facilities
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Central heating
- Heating (electric, central heating)
- Car charging station
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Storage
- TV
- Bicycles available (extra charge) (4x)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
- Dryer (shared)
Optional extras
| High chair Per item,Optional upon booking |
€2.50 |
|---|---|
| Children's cot Per item,Optional upon booking |
€5.00 |
| Bath towels Per person,Optional upon booking |
€6.00 |
| Kitchen linen Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€6.00 |
Location
Reviews
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Ingrid February 13, 2026 General rating:Cottage was nice, some minor downsides like leaking shower door. Beautiful location, nice beds.
Huisje was mooi, wat kleine minpuntjes zoals lekkende douchedeur. Prachtige ligging, fijne bedden.
Nature, peace & environment:How nice that the grounds have nice trails for walking the dog.
Wat fijn dat er op het terrein mooie paden zijn gemaakt om met de hond te wandelen.
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Thomas November 7, 2025 General rating:You have to provide almost everything yourself (no spices, no olive oil, no shower gel, no kitchen towels...), except for the absolute basics that are ready in disposable packages as a welcome gift. The ecological aspect also felt a bit contradictory. Waste is not sorted, and bedding is wrapped in plastic. That takes away a bit of the "nature feel." We were also attracted by the competitive price, but the supplements add up quickly: 30€ energy costs, 30€ for bedding. It feels like a commercial Center Parcs operation, and that takes away from your nature experience. A plus, however, is that you can walk straight from the park, and the dog is totally welcome - the forest nearby is beautiful and we really enjoyed that. All in all, not a wrong place to be, but the description and photos create higher expectations than what you find in reality. We were looking for something more authentic, natural and free.
Je moet bijna alles zelf voorzien (geen kruiden, geen olijfolie, geen douchegel, geen keukenhanddoeken…), behalve de absolute basics die in wegwerpverpakkingen klaar liggen als welkomstgeschenk.
Ook het ecologische aspect voelde wat tegenstrijdig. Afval wordt niet gesorteerd, en het beddengoed zit in plastic verpakt. Dat haalt een beetje het ‘natuurgevoel’ weg.
We werden ook aangetrokken door de scherpe prijs, maar de supplementen lopen snel op: 30€ energiekosten, 30€ voor bedlinnen. Het voelt aan als een commerciële Center Parcs-uitbating, en dat haalt je natuurbeleving onderuit.
Een pluspunt is wel dat je vanuit het park meteen kunt wandelen, en dat de hond helemaal welkom is — het bos vlakbij is prachtig en daar hebben we echt van genoten.
Al met al geen verkeerde plek om te zijn, maar de beschrijving en foto’s scheppen hogere verwachtingen dan wat je in werkelijkheid aantreft. Wij zochten iets authentieker, natuurlijker en vrijer.Nature, peace & environment:Based on the ad on Nature House, we had different expectations. We were looking for a place close to nature, where we could escape from the crowds for a while and enjoy peace and solitude.Upon arrival, it turned out that the cottage is part of a street with about eighteen other uniform cottages, close together in a tightly landscaped forest park. The park is managed by a strict manager with clear rules: cars are not allowed near the cottage, but must be in a central parking lot. Communication is via automated impersonal messages. In the cottage itself you can hardly hear the neighbors, but you are not really alone here. The furnishings are outdated - think 90s-cottage style - functional but without much charm. With battery operated electric candles. There are some small things missing that could give a sense of freedom: barbecuing is not allowed, there is no firebowl, and the garden cannot be fenced, even though it was mentioned on the website.
Op basis van de advertentie op Natuurhuisje hadden we andere verwachtingen. We zochten een plek dicht bij de natuur, waar we even konden ontsnappen aan de drukte en genieten van rust en solitude.
Bij aankomst bleek dat het huisje deel uitmaakt van een straat met ongeveer achttien andere uniforme huisjes, dicht op elkaar in een strak aangelegd bospark. Het park wordt beheerd door een strenge beheerder met duidelijke regels: auto’s mogen niet bij het huisje, maar moeten op een centrale parking. Communicatie gebeurt via geautomatiseerde onpersoonlijke berichten. In het huisje zelf hoor je de buren nauwelijks, maar echt alleen ben je hier niet.
De inrichting is verouderd — denk aan jaren ’90-cottage stijl — functioneel maar zonder veel charme. Met elektrische kaarsen op batterij. Er missen wat kleine dingen die een gevoel van vrijheid zouden kunnen geven: barbecueën is niet toegestaan, er is geen vuurschaal, en de tuin kan niet omheind worden, terwijl dat op de website wel vermeld stond.This text is automatically translated. -
Linda November 3, 2025 General rating:Unfortunately a few days were troubled by chinooks, too bad because without those helicopters it would have been a 10+
Helaas een paar dagen last gehad van chinooks, jammer want zonder die helikopters was het een 10+ geweest
Nature, peace & environment:Beautiful surroundings, lots of nature, enjoyed the birds and squirrels
Mooie omgeving, veel natuur, genoten van de vogels en eekhoorns
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
A deposit of €60.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- Minimum age of main booker: 21 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.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: C
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials