Nature house in Tonden

Gelderland, Netherlands

Detached | Isolated | Cottage
  • 4 persons
  • 2 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets allowed
9/10
4.7/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Horse riding Walk the dog Bird watching Cycling Hiking

Stay in this unique school from 1928, located in the beautiful surroundings of the hamlet of Tonden. Where until the late 1990s the 5th and 6th grades of this elementary school were taught, you can now enjoy over 100m2 of quiet location with lots of light and views of the meadows. The accommodation has a spacious living room/kitchen (the original classroom), as well as with an original corridor with the original granite floor. From the hallway you have access to a WC, the bathroom and the downstairs bedroom (which also has direct access with the bathroom). From the hallway, you can also access the landing for the second bedroom via stairs. This second bedroom (two single beds that can also become a double bed) has two windows, allowing you to enjoy lots of light, ventilation and the sounds of the different birds. Bed linen and towels are included. Outside you can sit on the bench or on the (fenced) terrace and enjoy the rural view.

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Nature and surroundings

In this beautiful countryside between the Veluwe and the Hanseatic cities on the IJssel (oa Doesburg, Bronkhorst, Zutphen and Deventer), you overlook the beautiful farmlands and forests. There are beautiful hiking trails and the bicycle routes are diverse. You can also take beautiful walks on the unique Empe and Tonden heathlands where even flamingos have been spotted, or at Voorstonden and the Leusveld. A stone's throw from the location you can walk (via a path at the back) to the Sterrebos which is nationally known for its unique garlic toad. Behind the school is also a playing field for the children, secluded from the road and traffic. In front (and from the classroom) of the school you overlook the fields, where all too often you can see the deer and storks. For those who like it, a tandem can be used to go and explore this beautiful area in a unique way.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking (5x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (shared)
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Business meetings
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector
  • Flip chart
Children
  • Sandbox
  • Playground
Pets
  • Dog bowl
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Location


Reviews

9/10
4.7/5
  1. Freddy
    July 13, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    I had a great vacation!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    A beautiful old school, converted into a wonderfully spacious and cool home
    Fully equipped with a lovely bathroom, a spacious living room with nice furniture, and comfortable beds
    We had beautiful weather and were able to enjoy sitting outside
    A lovely enclosed garden for our dog
    Tonden itself is within biking distance of Zutphen and Brummen, and you can reach Deventer and Doesburg in under an hour
    The Veluwe Zoom, including the Posbank, is also easily accessible by bike
    There are beautiful, varied routes between the Achterhoek and the Veluwe Zoom, with the IJssel River running through the middle

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  2. Annemiek
    June 26, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    We felt very welcome, and it was a truly wonderful experience.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Saw a lot of storks

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  3. Hans
    April 10, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    See the aforementioned

    Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

    Nice, separate house; staying in an old school. Reasonably quiet. Many storks seen. Fine bedrooms and bathroom. Wifi in order. In the middle of the and I mean that positively farmland. House well cared for.

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Reviews (23)
9/10
4.7/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
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

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.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

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

Nature house-ID

66374

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
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

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.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

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

Nature house-ID

66374


Sustainability

  • Built with natural building materials
  • Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)
  • No single-use plastic

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking (5x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (shared)
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Business meetings
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector
  • Flip chart
Children
  • Sandbox
  • Playground
Pets
  • Dog bowl
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Price structure
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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.
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).