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Nature house in Fochteloo

Drenthe, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Cottage
  • 4 persons
  • 2 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
9.4/10
4.9/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Fishing Horse riding Mountainbiking Bird watching Cycling Hiking

Peace, space, and relaxation in the heart of nature. On the edge of the unique Fochteloërveen nature reserve, you’ll find this spacious and fully furnished nature house with a wonderful outdoor sauna. Tucked away at the back of the deep garden of a characteristic farmhouse, you’ll enjoy complete privacy here, surrounded by greenery. From the terrace, you’ll often come face to face with a roe deer, fox, or hare, while cranes soar above the landscape. At a glance • Living area: Spacious sitting and dining area, open kitchen with dishwasher, Wi-Fi, Chromecast, board games, biking and hiking maps. • Sleeping: 2 bedrooms with comfortable box-spring beds (2x 90x200 cm and 2x 90x210 cm). • Bathroom: Modern bathroom with walk-in rain shower, separate toilet. Outdoors: Several sunny and shaded terraces, large garden, and patio furniture. • Sauna & extras: Outdoor sauna with outdoor shower, washer, and dryer (all optional and bookable on-site). Storage shed for bicycles with a charging station.
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Nature and surroundings

This detached nature house is located on a dead-end, partially paved path in the heart of nature on the edge of the Fochteloërveen (Natural Monument, 2,500 ha), just a stone’s throw from the Drents-Friese Wold (National Park, 6,000 ha)—both designated as Natura 2000 sites—and near the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Colonies of Benevolence.” Peace, space, and nature; you can truly unwind here, while there are plenty of opportunities to set out on many beautiful hiking and/or (MTB) biking trips right from the nature house. A unique and truly surprising area that is among the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands. Forests, heathland, shifting sand dunes, stream valleys, raised bogs, and (swimming) lakes—it’s all here in this bocage landscape. Appelscha, Norg, and Diever (all within biking distance) have charming terraces and restaurants. Veenhuizen (10 minutes), Assen (20 minutes by car), Groningen, Oranjewoud/Heerenveen, and Leeuwarden (40 minutes by car) have beautiful museums. Orvelte and the Westerbork Memorial Camp are also worth a visit (20 min.).
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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Gas heater
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Sauna
Children
  • Playground
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Washing machine (shared)
  • Dryer
  • Dryer (shared)

Optional extras

Washing machine
Per item,Optional upon booking 		€6.50
Tumble dryer
Per item,Optional upon booking 		€7.50
Sauna
Per item,Optional upon booking 		€20.00
Bed linen
Per person,Optional upon booking 		€8.00
Kitchen linen
Per person,Optional upon booking 		€1.75
Bath towels
Per person,Optional upon booking 		€2.75

Location

Reviews

9.4/10
4.9/5
  1. Guido
    September 19, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    We had a wonderful vacation; Jolien and Mark go out of their way to make sure you have a great stay.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    An oasis of tranquility, even though it’s very centrally located. Plenty of options for lovely bike rides.
    The cottage itself is cozy, clean, luxurious, and comfortable.
    Everything you need for a wonderfully relaxing stay is provided. We received a very friendly welcome, along with helpful explanations of all the options to make our stay even more enjoyable.
    There are more than enough dining options in the area, and what really stood out was the peace and privacy.
    We hope to experience this again because it was a wonderful vacation.

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  2. Karin
    August 1, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    The cottage is very nice, cozy, and fully equipped. The owners are helpful, especially when it comes to recommendations for things to do in the area. Everything is provided: a beach umbrella, garden chair cushions, a hair dryer, dishwasher tablets, a hammock, fans, games, brochures about the area—you name it. The beds are comfortable, the rain shower is wonderful, and the kitchen is fully equipped. We had a wonderful time; a week was really too short.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    The cottage is located in an incredibly peaceful spot, nestled among the potato fields. It’s wonderfully quiet there, with only the sounds of birds and insects. Waking up in the morning to the sound of herons, geese, and cranes is wonderful. Enjoy the sunrise on one side and the sunset on the other. What a wonderful place!

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  3. Paul
    July 17, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    It has everything you need, is very clean, has a lovely patio, a comfortable sofa and armchairs inside, and a nice bathroom.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    A beautiful house in a beautiful location, with very friendly and helpful owners.

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Reviews (94)
9.4/10
4.9/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:30 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
  • Firework-free surroundings
Free cancellation within 7 days

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

Safety deposit

A deposit of €100.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • 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.

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

Nature house-ID

60882

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:30 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
  • Firework-free surroundings
Free cancellation within 7 days

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

Safety deposit

A deposit of €100.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • 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.

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

Nature house-ID

60882

Sustainability

  • Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
  • Natural Insulation materials
  • Built with natural building materials

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Gas heater
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Sauna
Children
  • Playground
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
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
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What does “contactless stay” mean?
You can stay here without personal contact with the host, for example via a key safe or digital access. A contactless stay does not always have to be mandatory.
What does “Fireworks-free” mean?
The host indicates that the area is firework-free. Firework-free means that no firework bangs can be heard in and around the accommodation. You might occasionally hear some noise or see some light from fireworks set off outside the immediate area. It is important that you agree with the landlord on what you can expect.
Free cancellation within 7 days
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
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After each stay, we invite our guests to rate the nature house, the surroundings, and specific activities. An activity is only shown at a nature house if it meets two conditions: at least 20 unique reviews have been given, and at least 60% of guests gave a score of ‘amazing’ (3/4) or ‘wow’ (4/4).