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.
Amenities
- 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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ClaireOctober 22, 2026
The cottage was fully equipped and clean.
Het huisje was van alle gemakken voorzien en was schoon.
A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. From the cottage, you could walk right into nature.
Fijn huisje op prachtige locatie. Vanuit het huisje liep je zo de natuur in.
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NadineOctober 16, 2026
The surroundings were beautiful, but unfortunately the cottage was a letdown.
The
key box was almost impossible to reach because of all the stuff blocking it. The driveway/parking area wasn’t well maintained, and parking was quite difficult.
We had booked the house for the 3 bedrooms, but only 2 rooms had been prepared. After a quick phone call, the landlord came to unlock the 3rd room and make up the bed. That was very nice.
Unfortunately, this room looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time. The room was downright dirty.
Upon arrival, there was still coffee in the machine, and there were dirty cups in the cupboard. Also, the scouring pad and dish brush had clearly needed replacing for quite some time.
We’ve made several bookings before, but this one was, unfortunately, very disappointing.De omgeving was mooi, helaas viel het huisje tegen.
Het
Sleutelkastje was nauwelijks te bereiken door allerlei spullen die ervoor stonden. De oprit/parkeerplek was niet goed onderhouden en vrij lastig parkeren.
We hadden het huis geboekt voor de 3 slaapkamers, er waren maar 2 kamers voorbereid. Na een belletje kwam de verhuurster de 3e kamer van het slot halen en bed opmaken. Dat was erg fijn.
Jammer genoeg zag deze kamer eruit alsof er al een tijd niet schoongemaakt was. De kamer was ronduit vies.
Bij aankomst zat er nog koffie in het apparaat en stonden er vieze kopjes in de kast. Ook waren de schuurspons en afwasborstel al ruime tijd aan vervanging toe.
We hebben al meerdere boekingen gedaan, maar deze viel helaas erg tegen.Not positive; it's hard to put into words, but it felt like there was no love in the house. It's being used as a cash cow.
Niet positief; lastig te verwoorden maar het voelde alsof er geen liefde in het huis zat. Wordt gebruikt als melkkoe.
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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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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