Nature house in Schalkwijk
Utrecht, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 0 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
Where once stood a mill and later a steam pumping station, an electric pumping station appeared around 1920. This pumping station has been turned into a guesthouse. The building is suitable for people who love peace, space, nature and 'other than ordinary'. You sleep under the water level, in a cool basement. This is where the water used to flow in from the polder and was pumped up. From your bed you look out over the water and see the activity of nesting coots and swaying reeds. In the small sitting area you look out over willows, the vliet and the polderland. A kitchenette, toilet and shower complete your Tiny House and make your stay a unique experience. There is no TV but there is wifi. You have your own terrace and can enjoy the surrounding picturesque garden. Present: bed linen, kitchen linen, coffee and tea. This nature house is suitable for 1 or 2 persons. Due to the stairs, unfortunately unsuitable for people with mobility problems. Also unsuitable for pets.
Nature and surroundings
There are 3 buildings: a thatched house, a wooden barn and a former electric polder pumping station. The Blokhoven Millvliet runs through the entire garden. All around there are vistas to the wide polder land. The garden has different atmospheres. This nature house is located in Schalkwijk near Utrecht. A friendly ribbon village with narrow bridges and several old farms. The village borders on the beautiful outskirts of the Lek River with its floodplains, polder land and forts. It is part of De Hollandse Waterlinie that received World Heritage status in 2021.
Facilities
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Heating (electric)
- Air conditioning
- Car charging station
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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MariëlleJune 18, 2026
Beautiful surroundings; we did a lot of biking
Mooie omgeving, heel veel gefietst
A charming, unique cottage with a beautiful garden. The cottage was spacious enough for two people. It was fully equipped. The hosts were very hospitable.
Een leuk, bijzonder huisje met een mooie tuin. Het huisje was groot genoeg voor 2 personen. Was van alle gemakken voorzien.De verhuurders waren zeer gastvrij.
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MarinaMay 23, 2026
Very pleasant hosts from the welcome to the farewell! Angèle was always available to help with any concerns and otherwise kept a very low profile.
Sehr angenehme Gastgeber von der Begrüßung bis zur Verabschiedung! Angèle stand jederzeit bei Anliegen zur Verfügung und hat sich ansonsten sehr zurückgenommen.
We had a wonderful stay with Angèle and Hans. The garden invites you to linger and dream. You can watch the birds on the water and in the air.
Wir hatten einen traumhaften Aufenthalt bei Angèle und Hans. Der Garten lädt zum Verweilen und Träumen ein. Man kann die Vögel am Wasser und in der Luft beobachten.
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EvelineApril 4, 2026
Beautiful place
Prachtige plek
Compact, special and cozy cottage.
Compact, bijzonder en gezellig huisje.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- 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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