Nature house in Maartensdijk

Utrecht, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Chalet
  • 4 persons
  • 2 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets allowed
9.3/10
4.9/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Canoeing Horse riding Mountainbiking Walk the dog Bird watching Cycling Hiking

Do you feel at home in nature, but also love the city? Then this nature house is perfect for you. This nature house is on the outskirts of Maartensdijk, within walking distance of the Gooisch Nature Reserve, and within biking distance of the city of Utrecht. The Loosdrecht lakes are also nearby. The cottage was recently completely rebuilt, with maximum reuse of materials, and this gives the cottage its own unique atmosphere. The private land on which the cottage stands is 1 hectare. You have an unobstructed view of 4 km of meadows, with on the horizon the forest edge of Hollandsche Rading. In our pasture live the Kune kune pigs Puck and Pumba, but there is still plenty of separate fenced space left to graze your possibly brought horse(s). In the cottage you have an open kitchen, a very generous bath with sauna, a living room with wood stove, and 2 bedrooms, one with a bedstead. If necessary, the number of sleeping places can be expanded in the loft.

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Nature and surroundings

On the grounds themselves we regularly see badgers, deer, foxes and hares. Birdwatchers can especially enjoy mornings: the nightingale, the copperwing, the stork, the black, the green and the pied woodpecker, the siskin, the pied flycatcher, the greenfinch, the blackhead, the tawny owl, and many other birds can be heard and seen on our property. From the nature house, the forest and moorland - which extends to Hilversum, Amersfoort and De Bilt - is just 300 meters walking distance. You can indulge yourself if you enjoy hiking, cycling, mountain biking, or horseback riding! Would you rather go boating on the Loosdrecht lakes? By car it will take you fifteen minutes to get to the water, by bike it will take half an hour. Or still a day of culture, or shopping in the city? In 15 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bike you are in the historic center of Utrecht.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Wood stove
  • Central heating
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • Sauna
  • Bicycles available (extra charge) (3x)
  • Table tennis table
  • Table football
  • Pétanque court
  • Business meetings
  • Flip chart
Children
  • High chair (2x)
  • Playground equipment
  • Sandbox
  • Trampoline
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine

Location


Reviews

9.3/10
4.9/5
  1. Nicole
    November 7, 2025
    General rating: 9 /10

    This nature house comes highly recommended. We would love to come back.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    This spacious cottage is clean and fully equipped for a relaxing stay. The sauna completes it. The area is great for hiking and biking. Stores, good caterer and restaurant within walking distance.

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  2. Fenna
    October 10, 2025
    General rating: 9 /10

    Top! We would definitely come back. We noticed that the Nature House was clean and tidy. The kitchen even had a grater ;) The windows in the roof provide lots of natural light, which is very nice. It could be chilly, so bringing slippers is recommended. Otherwise it could be well solved with a lovely sauna and fireplace. The sauna and fireplace work well and are easy to use, and the owners were very friendly and helpful.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    It was wonderfully quiet. The cottage is on the owners' property, at a suitable distance. From the living room you overlook meadows. It is close to forests. For example, the Kaapse Bossen were 30 minutes away. Top! The village is also quiet and has a nice country store, among other things.

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  3. Loeke
    October 3, 2025
    General rating: 9 /10

    Lovely place. We were there with 2 babies, and enjoyed ourselves. The house is comfortable, with underfloor heating extra nice for the kids and everything well equipped and clean. Lovely place! Also the little pigs are nice and the meadows around them beautiful.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Very nice place, close to a number of hiking trails. The weather was bad when we were there, so we did not hike them, but the area is beautiful and has many possibilities. So would definitely recommend it!

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Reviews (30)
9.3/10
4.9/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 6:00 AM and 12:00 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.
  • 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

67652

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 6:00 AM and 12:00 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.
  • 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

67652


Sustainability

  • Energy label: A
  • Built with natural building materials
  • Sustainable inventory

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Wood stove
  • Central heating
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • Sauna
  • Bicycles available (extra charge) (3x)
  • Table tennis table
  • Table football
  • Pétanque court
  • Business meetings
  • Flip chart
Children
  • High chair (2x)
  • Playground equipment
  • Sandbox
  • Trampoline
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
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