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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Tilly September 5, 2025 General rating: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.
Nature, peace & environment: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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Boukje August 4, 2025 General rating:I think it's a wonderful invention.
Ik vind het een prachtige uitvinding.
Nature, peace & environment:A lovely cottage, equipped with everything you need. Spacious and the bathroom was fantastic! We enjoyed the silence and nature, both plants/flowers and animals.
Een heerlijk huisje, voorzien van alles wat je nodig hebt. Ruim en de badkamer was fantastisch! We hebben genoten van de stilte en de natuur, van zowel planten/bloemen en dieren.
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Vera August 5, 2024 General rating:Beautiful cottage with all the trimmings. Everything very clean, lovely bed, perfect for a stay with 2. Friendly reception and smooth communication with Ernst. We had our 12-week-old puppy with us and the enclosed piece of garden was perfect. The gifts on arrival and departure were very much appreciated. We were very lucky with the weather which also allowed us to enjoy the outdoors perfectly.
Mooi huisje met alles erop en eraan. Alles heel proper, heerlijk bed, perfect voor een verblijf met 2. Vriendelijk ontvangst en vlotte communicatie met Ernst. Wij hadden onze 12-weken oude pup mee en het afgesloten stukje tuin was perfect. De attenties bij aankomst en vertrek werden erg gewaardeerd. Wij hadden veel geluk met het weer waardoor we ook perfect buiten konden genieten.
Nature, peace & environment:Super stay had. Very quiet location. We had our 12-week-old puppy with us and the enclosed piece of garden was perfect. Lovely to explore the area by bike. Ideal for people who are looking for nature and tranquility and want to bring their four-legged friend.
Super verblijf gehad. Heel rustig gelegen. Wij hadden onze 12-weken oude pup mee en het afgesloten stukje tuin was perfect. Heerlijk om de omgeving te verkennen met de fiets. Ideaal voor mensen die op zoek zijn naar natuur en rust en die hun viervoeter willen meenemen.
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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.
64075
Sustainability
- Energy label: A