Nature house in Balkbrug
Overijssel, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
Silence can be found in this cottage, 400 meters from forestry Staphorst. Here you can relax, also your dog is welcome and can safely loose in the fully fenced garden. Standing at the kitchen sink, you can see the forest near IJhorst. From your bed you look through the skylights to the greenery. On clear nights you can see stars, it is really dark here. The luxurious bathroom has a 2-person bath and walk-in shower with rain shower. Upstairs is a bedroom with box springs. If you prefer to sleep separately, use the sofa bed. Outside you have your own terrace and two sitting areas. Upon arrival there is wood ready for the wood stove or fire basket. Our cottage is over 75 m2 and is located in the back house of our 1869 farmhouse. There is wifi, no TV, but all the space you need to really switch off. Just this: because it's so quiet here, you can occasionally hear snatches of sound from a few miles away. There's nothing we can do about that. We do ask you to turn down your own sound carriers. We like quiet too.
Nature and surroundings
From the cottage you can walk straight into the Staphorst forestry. Here forest and heath attract animals and plants like a magnet. Birds of prey skim between the treetops and you can discover the tracks of the badger. Maybe you will come face to face with a roe deer. Here you will find a recreation area with swimming lake, many hiking and biking trails, a fenced dog walking area and, according to many, the most beautiful mountain bike routes. Close by is also the Reestdal. There meanders the Reest, a border river between Drenthe and Overijssel, through a unique and unspoiled stream valley. The area is known for its many storks. "This is the most beautiful spot in the Netherlands," we often hear. Prefer a little further away? The distance to Zwolle, Meppel, Hoogeveen and Giethoorn is less than 30 kilometers. The Dwingelderveld, the Drents-Friese Woud, the Wieden, the Weerribben and Wildlands Emmen are also within easy reach.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Storage
- Dog bed
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Bathroom (1x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
- Dryer (shared)
Location
Reviews
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CApril 3, 2026
Quietly secluded, fully equipped, a very nice bathroom.
Rustig afgelegen, van alle gemakken voorzien, een hele fijne badkamer.
The area is super quiet, the house is within walking distance of the forest. You only hear the weather and birds singing. Located in the owners' yard, with a private and enclosed area for guests.
De omgeving is super rustig, de woning is op loopafstand van het bos. Je hoort alleen het weer en de vogels fluiten.
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BerryFebruary 16, 2026
Had a very nice midweek.
Hele fijne midweek gehad.
Fine home, beautiful surroundings and nice hosts.
Fijne woning, mooie omgeving en aardige gastheer en -vrouw.
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TillySeptember 5, 2025
Highly recommended for rest seekers. Our week flew by and we would love to come back again.
Een aanrader voor rustzoekers. Onze week is omgevlogen en we komen graag nog een keer terug.
Lovely place to relax in peace. Everything available and the hospitality was super. Nice starting point for cycling, hiking and going out.
Heerlijke plek om te relaxen in alle rust. Alles aanwezig en de gastvrijheid was super.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 8:00 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.
- 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: A