Nature house in Kekerdom
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 6 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
Renovated as of February 5, 2024. In Kekerdom, just a stone’s throw from Nijmegen and within cycling distance of Millingen aan de Rijn, this historic semi-detached house is located just outside the dike at the entrance to the “De Millingerwaard” nature reserve. Through the shared front door, you enter the foyer, where both cottages have their own lockable entrance doors. There is a large shared garden, but each cottage has its own seating area. The nature house, bearing the inscription “Natura speculum creatoris” (nature is the mirror of creation), was formerly used as a farmhouse but is now available for you to use as a nature house! From the cottage, you can step right out into the marshlands or start your bike ride along the dikes by the major rivers. Swimming is available within walking distance in one of the ponds in the nature reserve. For refreshments, head to “De Millinger Theetuin” or “De Waard van Kekerdom.” Did you know that you’re most likely to spot a beaver in the very early morning or in the evening?
Nature and surroundings
The Millingerwaard is a nature reserve in Gelderland and forms part of the Gelderse Poort, which has been designated as a Natura 2000 site. The area is located west of Millingen in the Ooijpolder along the Waal River and covers approximately 800 hectares. The Millingerwaard is managed by the World Wildlife Fund and Staatsbosbeheer, and the goal is to allow nature to take its course as much as possible. Eighty hectares consist of a forest reserve with white willows, and the remainder consists of marshes, meadows, woods, and surface water. In the Gelderse Poort, there are approximately 160 Konik horses and 120 Galloway cattle. Beavers have been released in the Millingerwaard, and sightings have been reported of the small copper butterfly and the forest bat. Along the Waal River, sand drifts occur and river dunes have formed. There are a few farms and houses in the area, home to about 20 people. The Millinger Tea Garden is also located in the Millingerwaard and is within walking distance of the cottage.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Central heating
- Heating (electric, central heating)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (shared)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Small lake
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
Optional extras
| Bath towels Per person,Optional upon booking |
€8.00 |
|---|---|
| Kitchen linen Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€6.00 |
Location
Reviews
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TonnyAugust 28, 2026
A lovely, rustic cottage. It comes with a lovely little garden. Clear information and pleasant communication with the landlord.
mooi, landelijk huisje. Heerlijk stukje tuin erbij. Duidelijke informatie en prettig contact met de verhuurder
Quietly situated along a dike popular with cyclists and hikers. In the Millingerwaard, where you can take long, leisurely strolls and encounter all kinds of unique flora and fauna
rustig gelegen aan een dijk voor fietsers en wandelaars. In de Millingerwaard waar je uitgebreid kunt struinen en allerlei bijzondere flora en fauna kunt tegenkomen
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HildeJuly 20, 2026
In beautiful Millinger, it’s a pleasure to stay in a home that isn’t modern, but is full of character and equipped with all the amenities. We also had excellent communication with the landlord.
In de prachtige Millinger is het goed toeven in een niet modern huis, maar sfeervol en van alle gemakken voorzien. Ook een prima contact met de verhuurder
Just as beautiful and peaceful as before
Zoals eerder mooi enrustig
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FemyJune 14, 2026
A beautiful, spacious house, very well maintained. A wonderful, peaceful night’s sleep. All you can hear are the frogs in the pond. It’s a great place to be with a dog, even in the garden. However, the dog must be kept on a leash at all times. The distance to the Millinger Tea Garden was a bit of a letdown—almost 3 kilometers! We didn’t have bikes, and it was too far for one person to walk. Admission was free for people over 70 (that’s us), but we couldn’t make it there.
Otherwise, it’s a wonderful, special place, especially when the weather is nice.Mooi ruim huis, prima verzorgd. Heerlijk slapen in alle rust. Je hoort alleen de kikkers in de vijver. Met de hond is het er fijn, ook in de tuin. Hij moet echter wel overal aan de riem. De afstand naar de Millinger theetuin viel tegen, bijna 3 kilometer! Wij hadden geen fietsen en voor 1 persoon was het te ver om te lopen. Voor 70 plussers (wij dus) was de entree gratis, maar konden er niet komen.
Verder is het een heerlijke, bijzondere plek, vooral bij mooi weer.Wonderfully peaceful, yet lively thanks to the cyclists and hikers on the dike, whom you can see from the lovely green garden.
Heerlijk rustig, toch levendig vanwege de fietsers en wandelaars over de dijk die je vanuit de heerlijke groene tuin kan zien.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
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
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)
- Water-efficient shower