Nature house in Altena

Drenthe, Netherlands

Part of house, no other guests | On a yard | Cottage
  • 6 persons
  • 4 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
8.1/10
4.7/5

Original place with a lovely garden. When request always a message in chat for good consultation on number of bedrooms, time of arrival and meals. We love nature lovers and people with children's hearts. The guest house is a separate part at the front of our house with its own entrance through the front door and has its own bathroom and toilet. In your large living room downstairs is a nice kitchenette with two hotplates, cold water, a dishwasher, kettle, coffee maker and refrigerator. Bike rental only by telephone consultation. If desired, we can provide breakfast/dinner for a fee. Washing, drying and folding of clothes can be done for a fee. Upon arrival there is contact for key exchange. In the chat you can inquire about performances in the puppet theater and creative language lessons Italian, English or Dutch. I myself live and work at the back of the house. There is no noise pollution. Welcome to this wonderful place!

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Nature and surroundings

The nature house is located on the edge of a tiny village in a rural wooded surrounding between Roden and Paterswolde. We live on the Jacobspad and it is beautiful walking along the Peizerdiepje or cycling or walking in the wooded area of the Mensinghebos in Roden (the old Stuw) and the Noordsche Veld and the Langeloërduinen near Norg. To the north lie the fields of Peizermade through which you can enjoy cycling to the city of Groningen. To the northwest lies the scenic beauty of Nietap and the Leekstermeer. A paradise for bird lovers and nature lovers and children. Around the house is a large garden, vegetable garden and a small forest with a winding path that leads to the puppet theater of Johanneke in the back house. In the grove I am building a theater house where I have painted a fresco on the back wall (see photos). During your stay, children may build a hut in the grove or in bad weather inside in the attic by arrangement.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Bedroom 2
  • 2-pers. sofa bed (1x)
Bedroom 3
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 4
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground equipment
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Washing machine (shared)
  • Dryer
  • Dryer (shared)

Location


Reviews

8.1/10
4.7/5
  1. Florine
    December 29, 2025
    General rating: 10 /10

    The cottage was exactly what we expected based on the description, but the experience was much more than that thanks to Johanneke's hospitality.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Lovely cozy cottage, and Johanneke is a very hospitable host! We sat here with our 3 children and enjoyed the puppet theater, baking together and chopping wood. In short, we had a wonderful time together. Do not expect a fancy intention, but a very warm atmosphere, coziness, beautiful nature, and a creative cottage with everything you need. A real experience. We enjoyed it, thank you Johanneke!

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  2. christina
    October 24, 2025
    General rating: 9 /10

    We felt very welcome and pampered. We are not "luxury cats. We lacked nothing, except there are no dice to play yahtzee.... LOL

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    This cottage is a work of art full of paintings, colors, good mattresses, lots of books for children and adults, comics, games, blocks and lego. Ideal to completely unwind and find yourself, because there is no television. Wifi, however. Unsuitable for people who love luxuries, the hostess welcomes you with pastries and tea. If desired, she gives a (of all things with languages) performance with her puppet theater. Very fun, funny and special. The hostess is very involved with her guests. Breakfast costs 10 to 15 euros per person per day.

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  3. Gerda
    June 7, 2025
    General rating: 8 /10

    Lovely quiet environment

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Warmly received!

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Reviews (18)
8.1/10
4.7/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 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.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

56672

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 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.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

56672


Sustainability

  • Energy label: C
  • Food waste is minimized
  • Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground equipment
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Washing machine (shared)
  • Dryer
  • Dryer (shared)
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Bedroom 2
  • 2-pers. sofa bed (1x)
Bedroom 3
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 4
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
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