Nature house in Oude Willem
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 8 persons
- 4 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
The in 2018 restyled Nature House is located on 3000m2 of private forest land in the middle of the National Park Drents Friese Wold in the village called Oude Willem in Drenthe near the border with Friesland. The Nature House has 4 bedrooms and can accommodate 8 people. On request there is a crib, playpen and highchair available. After a fresh walk in the woods, relax on the extremely spacious sofa by the warm crackling fire. In the cozy conservatory you will find a large wooden table where you can easily eat with 8 people, play games and enjoy a great wooded view at the same time. After a bike ride or hike you can take a nice hot bath or shower upstairs in the second bathroom overlooking the forest. Because of the location of this nature house you can relax and enjoy the silence and tranquility. Don't be surprised if you are welcomed by a squirrel or deer.
Nature and surroundings
From the detached nature house you can walk straight into nature. Relax and enjoy the forests, moors, sand drifts and marshy fens in the National Park Drents Friese Wold. Except for the Veluwe, the largest nature reserve in the Netherlands. All hotspots are easy to reach; walking, cycling, on horseback or by covered wagon. Through the marked routes you will discover the border area of Friesland and Drenthe. For the door starts a node route by bike through various nature reserves. Through an app of Drenthe.nl you will find the most beautiful routes for young and old.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- bunk bed (1x)
- Parking (4x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Fire place
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- TV
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Playpen (1x)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (2x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
Optional extras
| Children's cot Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€12.00 |
|---|---|
| High chair Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€5.00 |
Location
Reviews
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KeriAugust 18, 2026
There were three of us staying in this cottage. I think it would be uncomfortable to stay here with eight people—it’s just too small for that. It’s a real woods cabin with a cold, uneven floor and lots of spiders. You can enjoy the view outside through the windows. There are three bedrooms downstairs and one more upstairs. The upstairs bathroom is large, but the shower was disappointing because the water quickly pooled in the bathroom. The bathtub was wonderful. The downstairs shower is small but very nice. There’s a toilet on both the upper and lower floors. The bed was very soft. So was the couch. For our comfort, both were too soft. The kitchen was fine and easy to use. In previous reviews, we read about the lack of cleaning supplies. This time, they were available—there was a vacuum cleaner, a broom, dishwasher tablets, dish soap, and cleaning solution. Unfortunately, we needed the vacuum cleaner and broom right away. The floor wasn’t clean, and there were lots of cobwebs. The shower drain upstairs was also clogged. We contacted the owner, and the issue was resolved promptly and professionally. It was a pleasure dealing with them!
By the way, you pick up the key for the cottage in the village down the road—a 6-minute drive from the nature house itself.Wij zaten met 3 personen in dit huisje. Het lijkt mij onprettig om hier met 8 personen te verblijven. Daar is het te klein voor. Het is een echt boshuisje met koude ongelijke vloer en veel spinnen. Door de ramen kan je lekker naar buiten kijken. Beneden zijn er 3 slaapkamers, boven nog een slaapkamer. De badkamer boven is groot maar de douche viel tegen doordat het water snel de badkamer in liep. Het bad was heerlijk. De douche beneden is klein maar wel heel fijn. Zowel boven als beneden is er een toilet. Het bed was zeer zacht. De bank ook. Voor ons comfort beide te zacht. De keuken was prima en goed te gebruiken. In vorige reviews lazen wij over het gebrek aan schoonmaakspullen. Dit was nu wel aanwezig, er was een stofzuiger, bezem, vaatwasblokjes, afwasmiddel, en schoonmaakmiddel. De stofzuiger en bezem hadden wij helaas wel meteen nodig. De vloer was niet schoon en er hingen veel spinnenwebben. Ook was het douch putje boven verstopt. We namen contact op met de verhuurder en dit werd meteen netjes opgelost. Fijn contact gehad!
De sleutel voor het huisje haal je overigens in het dorpje verderop op. 6 minuutjes rijden vanaf het natuurhuisje zelf.The surroundings are beautiful. Within a few minutes’ walk, you’ll find yourself in a grazing area with a large herd of Sayaguesa cattle. There are plenty of options for both short and long walks. The Bosweg is fairly close by, and you can sometimes hear cars driving by. Other than that, you hardly notice it.
We also spotted a roe deer from the cottage. In the evening, you can hear animals running across the roof—we guessed they were squirrels. In short, it’s a fantastic setting for nature lovers.De omgeving is prachtig. Binnen een paar minuten loop je een begrazingsgebied in met een grote groep Sayaguesa runderen. Met voldoende mogelijkheden voor zowel korte als lange wandelingen. De Bosweg zit redelijk dichtbij en je hoort soms autos rijden. Verder merk je hier weinig van.
Ook zagen wij een ree vanuit het huisje. In de avond hoor je de dieren over het dak lopen, wij gokte op eekhoorntjes. Kortom, fantastische omgeving voor natuurliefhebbers.This text is automatically translated. -
YvetMay 21, 2026
The location is great and the space has potential, but there is room for improvement. A little more available cleaning supplies would be nice. Dishwasher tablets, detergent, wipes all had to be facilitated by yourself now. The biggest downside to the house is that it is really very dirty. Dirty floors, a thick layer of dust everywhere on cabinets and lamps. The walls are full of stains and it smells musty. The sliding door needs to be checked, it goes very stiff. Also, the sinks and shower drain do not run smoothly. While it could be a nice house, these things make the experience and value for money a lot less. By the way, the landlord was super friendly and helpful.
De locatie is fantastisch en de ruimte heeft potentie, maar er kan wel wat aan worden verbeterd.
Iets meer beschikbare schoonmaakspullen zou prettig zijn. Vaatwastabletten, schoonmaakmiddel, doekjes moesten nu allemaal zelf gefaciliteerd worden.
Het grootste minpunt aan het huis is dat het echt heel vies is. Vieze vloeren, overal een dikke laag stof op kasten en lampen. De muren zitten vol met vlekken en het ruikt er muf.
De schuifdeur moet worden nagekeken, deze gaat zeer stroef. Ook lopen de wasbakken en douche afvoer niet lekker door.
Hoewel het een mooi huis zou kunnen zijn, maken deze dingen de ervaring en prijs-kwaliteit verhouding een stuk minder.
De verhuurder was overigens super vriendelijk en behulpzaam.The cottage is really in the middle of the forest, which is very nice.
Het huisje is echt middenin het bos, wat heel fijn is.
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SebastiaanMay 8, 2026
It was a very nice place! Highly recommended.
Het was een hele fijne plek! Dikke aanrader.
Top! it really is a beautiful place, nicely tucked away in the woods.
Top! het is echt een prachtige plek, lekker weggestopt in het bos.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Firework-free surroundings
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
A deposit of €200.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 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.
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