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

A unique place with a lovely garden. When making a reservation, please always send us a message via chat so we can discuss the number of bedrooms, arrival time, and meals. We love nature lovers and people with a childlike spirit. The guesthouse is a separate section at the front of our home with its own entrance through the front door and features a private bathroom and toilet. Downstairs in the spacious living room, there’s a cozy kitchenette with two burners, cold water, a dishwasher, a kettle, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. Bike rentals are available only by phone arrangement. If desired, we can provide breakfast or dinner for a fee. We can also wash, dry, and fold your clothes. Upon arrival, we’ll meet to hand over the keys. In the chat, you can ask about performances at the puppet theater and creative language lessons in Italian, English, or Dutch. I live and work at the back of the house. No noise disturbances. Welcome to this wonderful place! For those who help out in the garden, I’ll cook for you in return.

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Nature and surroundings

The nature house is located on the outskirts of a tiny village in a rural, wooded area between Roden and Paterswolde. We live on Jacobspad, and it’s wonderful to go for a walk along the Peizerdiepje or to bike or hike in the wooded areas of the Mensinghebos in Roden (the old Stuw), the Noordsche Veld, and the Langeloër Dunes near Norg. To the north lie the fields of Peizermade, where you can enjoy a lovely bike ride to the city of Groningen. To the northwest lies the scenic area of Nietap and the Leekstermeer. It’s a paradise for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and children. Surrounding the house is a large garden, a small vegetable garden, and a grove with a winding path leading to Johanneke’s Puppet Theater in the back house. In the grove, I’m building a little theater house where I’ve painted a fresco on the back wall (see photos). During your stay, children may, with permission, build a hut in the grove or, in case of bad weather, inside the attic.

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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

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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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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Gerda

June 7, 2025

General rating: 8 /10

Lovely quiet environment

Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

Warmly received!

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Good to know

Stay details

Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Contactless stay possible

Free cancellation within 24 hours

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

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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