Nature house in Barchem
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 0 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
Feel the peace and quiet of this special spot in the Achterhoek. From the parking lot, you’ll walk along a private forest path to the cottage, putting you right in the heart of nature. From the cozy box bed, you’ll look straight into the forest and wake up surrounded by the greenery of the trees. A large portion of the wall consists of windows, so you feel constantly connected to nature. At night, it gets truly dark here. Because the forest area is kept as unlit as possible to protect nocturnal animals, you can see an impressive starry sky on clear nights. It’s wonderful to sit outside by the house, either on the porch or under the covered area by the shed, which has two comfortable chairs. In the summer, you’ll always find a nice spot: a sunny corner in the garden or a cool spot in the woods. Inside, the cottage is cozily and comfortably furnished with natural materials. At the bar table overlooking the greenery, you can work or read in peace. Not suitable for the elderly.
Nature and surroundings
The cottage is situated in a quiet spot in a wooded garden and is part of the small-scale Ecolodge Bergzicht project, where nature and sustainability are the guiding principles. It is located right next to beautiful nature trails. The area around the Lochemseberg is known for its varied landscape of rolling fields and is ideal for hiking and biking. In addition to nature, you’ll also find charming towns in the area. Lochem is about a 10-minute drive away and has nice shops, outdoor cafes, and great ice cream parlors. The historic Hanseatic cities of Zutphen and Deventer are about a half-hour drive away. For culture, visit the MORE Museum at Ruurlo Castle or catch a performance at the open-air theater in Lochem. We’re happy to share our favorite tips for hiking, dining, and beautiful spots in the area.
Facilities
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Fire place
- Wood stove
- Heating (electric, central heating)
- Air conditioning
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Garden doors
- Storage
- Bicycles available (extra charge) (2x)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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SuzanneJuly 26, 2026
It’s bigger than it looks and had everything we needed. With windows all around, it feels like you’re outside, even though you’re inside. The beds are very comfortable, with good mattresses, and the box bed is very cozy (but not small—the beds are full-size).
There are several nice spots to sit outside, with the Canadian bear chairs as the icing on the cake. I spent hours sitting there with a book and delicious herbal tea from the owners’ own garden or from the farm shop nearby. The bar table was much more comfortable than we expected. That was partly due to the comfortable chairs that come with it, but the table was also a bit larger than we’d anticipated. Perfect for board games! The kitchen is very basic, so you’ll have no trouble whipping up a simple, everyday meal. If you want to cook a full meal, you’re better off bringing your own supplies.Het is groter dan het lijkt en het had alles dat wij nodig hadden. Door de ramen overal lijkt het alsof je buiten bent, ook al ben je binnen. Bedden liggen heel fijn, goede matrassen, en de bedstee is heel knus (maar niet klein, bedden zijn normaal formaat).
Je kunt op verschillende plekken fijn buiten zitten, met als kers op de taart de Canadian bear chairs. Uren heb ik daar gezeten met een boekje en heerlijke kruidenthee uit eigen tuin van de eigenaren of van de boerderijwinkel vlak bij. De bartafel was veel comfortabeler dan we dachten. Dat kwam onder andere door de fijne stoelen die er bij zitten maar de tafel was ook wat groter dan we hadden verwacht. Ideaal voor bordspelletjes! Keuken is heel basic dus voor een gewone, simpele maaltijd kun je prima je weg vinden. Als je uitgebreid wil koken, kun je beter je eigen spullen meenemen.It really is a paradise; we completely unwound. What a luxury—to wake up every morning surrounded by nothing but trees, birds, and squirrels. There’s so much to see and do in the area, and the nature is beautiful. Even though it was peak season, we didn’t find it crowded and often went for walks all by ourselves (compared to, for example, the Oisterwijkse Vennen in Brabant). We also went swimming at the outdoor pool in Ruurlo, which is highly recommended in warm weather and only a 10-minute drive away. Unfortunately, for health reasons, we weren’t able to go biking, but that would be a great option here.
Echt een paradijs, we zijn helemaal tot rust gekomen. Wat een luxe en een om elke ochtend alleen maar bomen, vogels en eekhoorns om je heen te hebben. In de omgeving is enorm veel te zien en te doen en de natuur is prachtig. Ondanks het hoogseizoen vonden wij het niet druk en liepen we vaak alleen (in vergelijking met bijvoorbeeld de Oisterwijkse Vennen in Brabant). We zijn ook gaan zwemmen in het openluchtzwembad in Ruurlo, ook een aanrader met warm weer en maar 10 min met de auto. Vanwege gezondheidsredenen hebben we helaas niet kunnen fietsen maar dat zal hier heel goed kunnen.
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RichardJuly 20, 2026
I really liked the cottage.
Ik vond het een heel prettig huisje.
A wonderfully peaceful spot to spend a few days doing as little as possible.
Heerlijk rustig plekje om een paar dagen zo min mogelijk te doen.
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JeanineJuly 4, 2026
The cottage is tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and equipped with all the amenities. A comfortable bed, a nice kitchen with good appliances, and pleasant air conditioning, which came in handy.
Het huisje is smaakvol en slim ingericht en van alle gemakken voorzien. Goed bed, fijne keuken, met goede apparatuur en fijne airco, die goed van pas kwam.
A particularly beautiful spot, with a lovely wooded garden, perfect for just relaxing and doing nothing, with plenty of privacy. There are great mountain bike trails in the area.
Bijzonder mooie plek, met fijne bostuin, voor even helemaal niets, met veel privacy. Mooie mountainbike routes in de omgeving.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 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 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 10.
- Minimum age of main booker: 21 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
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials