Nature house in IJhorst
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 5 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
This charming house offers more than you’d expect from a vacation home. Uylenhorst features an open kitchen, a comfortable sitting area with a wood stove, two bedrooms, and a box bed. The kitchen, equipped with a 6-burner Boretti stove and two ovens, has everything you need to prepare delicious meals. The living area, with its long dining table, is perfect for an intimate dinner or a festive meal. There’s reliable Wi-Fi, a widescreen TV with Netflix, and Bluetooth music streaming. Outside, near the French doors, there’s a large dining table, and the elevated terrace with lounge chairs features an outdoor shower. With a bit of luck, you might even spot some deer here. In the adjacent forest, you’ll find various hiking trails, and the surrounding area offers a variety of cycling routes. If it gets cooler, you can light a cozy fire in the wood stove. The entire house has central heating and double-glazed windows, ensuring a comfortable temperature throughout. Whether you’re coming as a couple or with a larger group, you’re sure to feel right at home.
Nature and surroundings
Uylenhorst is located in the woods on the border between the provinces of Drenthe and Overijssel, near the Reest, a small border river that flows through a centuries-old stream valley. The Reest still follows its original course and has a character all its own, featuring hay meadows, small fields, heathlands, forests, estates, and historic farmhouses. In a nearby forest, De Zwarte Dennen, you can enjoy wonderful walks and spot wildlife. During the season, you can even take a refreshing dip in natural waters. Unique national parks such as De Weerribben-Wieden and Dwingelderveld are located in the region. You can also visit special gardens, such as the gardens of Mien Ruys and the garden at the De Havixhorst estate. For more culture, the trendy Hanseatic city of Zwolle is nearby. Meppel is within cycling distance and is a charming and lively provincial town with unique shops, outdoor cafes, and a variety of restaurants. The house is located in a fireworks-free nature park and is well-insulated; however, we have no control over the surrounding area.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- 2 pers. bedstead (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Fire place
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Heating (electric, central heating)
- Car charging station
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Small lake
- Garden doors
- TV
- Dog bowl
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Optional extras
| Bed linen Per person,Optional upon booking |
€19.50 |
|---|---|
| Bath towels Per person,Optional upon booking |
€7.50 |
| Wood Per item,Optional upon arrival |
€15.00 |
| Washing machine Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€15.00 |
| Tumble dryer Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€15.00 |
Location
Reviews
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EdwinJuly 19, 2026
Beautiful, spacious house on the ground floor; the bedrooms are a bit small. The shower is nice and spacious. The living room and kitchen are well-equipped (large stove, plenty of good-quality pots and pans, plenty of dishes) and feature a separate seating area by the TV and a very spacious table that seats 6+ people. Large patio with a big table (seats 6+ people) and chairs, and a separate patio with lounge chairs.
Mooi ruim huis beneden, slaapkamers wat klein. Douche is goed en ruim. Woonkamer en keuken zijn goed en bieden voldoende middelen (groot fornuis, veel en goede pannen / bestel, voldoende servies,) en een aparte zithoek bij de TV en een zeer ruime tafel voor 6+ personen. Groot terras met grote tafel (6+ personen) en stoelen en nog apart terras met lounge bedden.
A charming little house in a beautiful setting. The garden surrounds the house and offers both sun and shade. You can walk straight into the woods from the garden.
Een mooi huisje in een prachtige omgeving. Tuin om het huis met altijd zon en schaduw. Direct vanuit de tuin het bos in.
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EddieJuly 17, 2026
We had a wonderful weekend at Cottage Uylenhorst. The house and the peaceful surroundings in the woods are amazing. The house has everything you could possibly need: a 6-burner stove, plenty of kitchenware and tableware, books, games, and a fireplace. And the woods start right outside your door. From the patio, you can watch squirrels scampering about in the afternoon. It was a short stay, but it really felt like a vacation!
Wij hebben een heerlijk weekend gehad in Cottage Uylenhorst. Het huis en de rustige omgeving in het bos zijn geweldig. Alles wat je maar kunt bedenken is in het huis aanwezig: een 6-pits fornuis, heel veel keukengerei en -servies, boeken, spelletjes, een open haard. En het bos begint als je de deur uitstapt. Vanaf het terras geniet je in de namiddag van de rondspringende eekhoorn. Het was kort, maar het voelde echt als vakantie!
Beautifully situated—a walk in the woods begins the moment you step out the door.
Schitterend gelegen, een boswandeling begint op het moment dat je de deur uitstapt.
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AngeliqueJune 26, 2026
It's a shame there's no fence around the garden; that means the dogs can explore the area on their own ;-)
Other than that, the cottage is car-free, so nothing dangerous can happen.Jammer dat er geen omheining rondom de tuin is, de honden kunnen daardoor zelf de omgeving onderzoeken ;-)
Verder ligt het huisje auto vrij dus er kan niks gevaarlijks gebeuren.I highly recommend it—the cottage is right next to a forest, so you don’t have to take the car if you want to go for a walk. The residents at the park were also very friendly. The cottage is fully equipped, and there were even two fans, which was really nice during that heat. It has a nice shower and a comfortable bed.
Echt een aanrader, het huisje ligt aan een bos, je hoeft dus niet de auto te pakken als je wilt wandelen, ook de bewoners op het park waren erg vriendelijk. Het huisje is van alle gemakken voorzien, ook waren er 2 ventilatoren wat erg fijn was tijdens die hitte. Een prettige douche en een fijn bed.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. 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% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 8.
- Minimum age of main booker: 25 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
- Energy label: B
- Natural Insulation materials
- Sustainable inventory