Nature house in Elim
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
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Pets not allowed
On our farm BoerdeHeij we have transformed an old barn into an attractive and complete camping cottage where you keep the outdoor feeling by the open front of the living room. The cottage is in a beautiful spot, between meadow and forest, away from traffic, but close to nature and (hobby) farm life. All facilities are under one roof: a kitchen, compost toilet and hot shower. The unique interior gives the cottage character: sustainably built with pallets, old floorboards, brocante panel doors and recycled cabinet parts. In the bedroom you will find a made-up, spacious double bed (160x200cm) with, for those who wish, an electric blanket, extra wool blankets and an electric heater. Experience "back to basics": unwind, make a campfire or light the wood stove inside on colder days. Even when the weather is not so good, it is great to stay in this cozy nature house. Ideal for those who appreciate simplicity, sustainability, rural living and the outdoors.
Nature and surroundings
Our place is located in Elim in southern Drenthe between Hoogeveen and Coevorden. Our lot is 300 meters from the public road and is adjacent to woods and meadows where you can have a nice walk around. We have created a paddock paradise for our 3 horses, complete with hills, nibble bushes and waterhole. There is also a large vegetable garden whose harvest we are happy to share with you. We try to house and garden our horses in such a natural way. So no tightly landscaped borders or neat stables here. Besides our 3 horses live here 2 cats and Guus our pot-bellied pig. You are also bound to meet the neighbors' chickens and the 2 peacocks that roam freely here. The immediate vicinity consists of many meadows and bushes and fifteen minutes walk from the larger forest and recreation area of Plan Schoonhoven. Here you can walk various routes and in fine weather take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. The area is perfect for hiking, cycling and other excursions.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Fire place
- Wood stove
- Heating (electric)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden (shared)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Storage
- Bicycles available (free) (2x)
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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GreetjeSeptember 12, 2026
Back to basics, but actually equipped with every convenience. Very well maintained, a comfortable bed, and a farm shop full of homemade products. You can enjoy some of the harvest from the vegetable garden. A truly lovely place.
Back to basic, maar eigenlijk van alle gemakken voorzien. Zeer goed verzorgd, een heerlijk bed en een boerderij winkeltje met allemaal zelfgemaakte producten. Van de oogst uit de moestuin mag je meegenieten. Echt een fijne plek.
Right in the heart of Drenthe’s beautiful natural surroundings. There are three different nature reserves nearby, offering a very varied landscape.
Middenin de prachtige natuur in Drenthe. Drie verschillende natuurgebieden in de buurt waar zeer afwisselend landschap is.
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ArnoSeptember 4, 2026
Nice and quiet
Lekker rustig
A very pleasant stay—exactly what we were looking for.
Heel prettig verblijf, precies waar we aan toe waren.
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JacquetAugust 29, 2026
It was set up really nicely—half outdoors, so literally IN nature. The peacock stopped by our “living room” for a quick look in the morning.
Ontzettend leuk opgezet, half buiten dus letterlijk IN de natuur. De pauw kwam ‘s morgens even een kijkje nemen in onze ‘woonkamer’
A unique experience. Even in the rain, it was a wonderful place to be—cozy and inviting.
Unieke ervaring. Zelfs in de regen was het heerlijk vertoeven, gezellig en knus.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 8:00 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
- 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
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)