Nature house in Ruinen
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 4 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
This charming, detached vacation home is located in the woods in Drenthe, not in a resort. It is nestled among the greenery and sits on the edge of the Dwingelderveld National Park, with its heathlands and small ponds. The vacation home features a cozy living room with a comfortable sitting/dining area and opens onto a fully equipped kitchen. In addition to the central heating, there is also a wood stove for the cold winter months. The utility room has a washer and dryer built into a wall cabinet. You’ll also find plenty of brochures, as well as cycling and hiking routes for the surrounding area. The vacation home sits on a 1,000 m² lot, ensuring your privacy. From the garden, you can walk directly down the path, across the little bridge, and into Dwingelderveld National Park. When you return, you can relax on one of the patios. Are you traveling with children? They can play to their heart’s content on the property, where there’s a treehouse, sandbox, and swing set.
Nature and surroundings
The vacation home is in a wonderful location surrounded by nature, with a large garden featuring beautiful tall trees, lush rhododendrons, fruit trees, and herb plants. It’s within biking distance of charming village squares like Ruinen, Dwingeloo, and Diever, featuring traditional farms, local museums, and shops selling regional products. At night, it’s dead quiet and wonderfully dark. When the first rays of sunlight appear, you’ll wake up feeling refreshed to the sound of chirping birds. Here you can hear the green, black, and spotted woodpeckers drumming. You’ll see squirrels dashing after one another. There are bicycles of all sizes in the shed, ideal for exploring the area, such as the Ruinen sheepfold, the Dwingelderveld Visitor Center, and the swimming pools in Ruinen and Dwingeloo. On a rainy day, the cottage has books, comic books, and games available, or you can spend a day shopping in Meppel, where you’ll also find the nearest NS train station.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- bunk bed (1x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Heating (electric)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Storage
- TV
- Bicycles available (free) (4x)
- Table football
- Playground equipment
- Sandbox
- Playground
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Location
Reviews
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RiaSeptember 7, 2026
A lovely little house in a beautiful setting with plenty of opportunities for biking and hiking in the stunning natural surroundings. And in addition to the Dwingelerveld, I highly recommend visiting the garden “De Luie Tuinman.”
Heerlijk huis(je) in een prachtige omgeving met veel fiets- en wandelmogelijkheden in de prachtige natuur. Aanrader om ook, naast het Dwingelerveld, de tuin "de luie Tuinman" te bezoeken.
It was a beautiful, spacious cottage, fully equipped with all the amenities. There was a shed with bicycles that we could use. It had a gorgeous garden where we could enjoy watching many species of birds and squirrels. We really enjoyed the cottage and the entire area!
Het was een prachtig ruim huisje, van alle gemakken voorzien. Een schuur met fietsen die we konden gebruiken. Met een prachtige tuin, waar we van vele vogelsoorten én eekhoorntjes konden genieten. We hebben genoten van het huisje en de hele omgeving!
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AmandaJune 15, 2026
The mattress and pillows were a bit on the firm side, but everything else was fine
Matras plus kussens wat aan de harde kant, verder was alles prima
A wonderfully relaxing stay. A beautiful garden surrounding the cottage. Hiking trails very close by.
Heerlijk uigerust. Prachtige tuin om het huisje heen. Wandelroutes heel dichtbij.
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CarolienJune 10, 2026
One of the most beautiful nature houses I’ve come across so far, and at a reasonable price, too.
A beautifully renovated house, fully equipped, yet still retaining the charm of a forest cabin.Eén van de mooiste natuurhuisjes die ik tot nu toe tegengekomen ben en ook nog voor een schappelijke prijs.
Mooi gerenoveerd huisje, van alle gemakken voorzien, maar nog steeds met de charme van een boshuisje.Located on a spacious and quiet lot in the woods, surrounded by a beautiful wooded garden. There are several cottages on the same property, but this isn’t a problem. From the cottage, you can walk right into Dwingelderveld National Park.
Gelegen op een ruime en rustige kavel in het bos met een mooie bostuin rondom. Meerdere huisjes op hetzelfde terrein, maar dat is niet storend. Vanuit het huisje loop je vrijwel meteen het Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld in.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
- 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 €115.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- 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
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)
- Rainwater is used for garden, toilet or more
- Biodiversity-friendly garden