Nature house in Erica

Drenthe, Netherlands

Detached | Isolated | Caravan
  • 2 persons
  • 0 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
9.3/10
4.7/5

In the middle of a green oasis is this newly built, incredibly cozy Shepherds hut in a unique location in South East Drenthe. Fully fenced, private parking, private entrance and for the fireplace is firewood available. On this beautiful location there is a lot of attention for biodiversity, space for garden birds, hedgehogs, owls, squirrels, butterflies and bees and they come to visit regularly. Hostess Irma is a small hobby beekeeper and finds it important that in addition to good care for the honey bees there is extra care for the wild bees. So lots of flowering greenery. A lovely place for 2 people and fully equipped; a toilet, shower, heating, air conditioning, cooking, TV. It is lovely here with an outdoor fire pit for cooking and in the evening enjoying each other, the stars, the animals. It is certainly not quiet, because when you wake up, you are surrounded by the sound of all the surrounding birds.

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Nature and surroundings

If you're a hiker or cyclist, you've come to the right place! The Shepherds hut is close to a number of nodes of the Drenthe walking network, and since 2023 beautiful Van Gogh walking routes have been added. Also many cycling routes including the new Van Gogh cycling routes that won the award of the most beautiful cycling routes in Europe in 2024. The nature reserve Bargerveen, about 3 km from the Shepherds hut, which consists mainly of raised bog and is the largest remaining Dutch bog area of the old Bourtanger moor. Here you can do beautiful biking and hiking and there is also the largest sheepfold in the Netherlands for natural grazing. This nature reserve is part of the international Nature Park Veenland, which is located both in the Netherlands and Germany with lots of attractive places to visit. By the way, on the grounds of the Shepherds hut there is also a shed with a double socket, where you can keep your own bikes safe and dry and charge them.

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Facilities

Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Heating (electric)
  • Air conditioning
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • TV
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location


Reviews

9.3/10
4.7/5
  1. Jaap Chris
    July 27, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    Just perfect!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    I spent four nights in the Shepherd's Hut and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet of this lovely spot.
    My goal was to take some time for myself, and this cottage is perfect for that.
    It has everything you need, and if you appreciate a little comfort like I do, you're in for a wonderful stay.

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  2. Peter
    June 23, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    We couldn't do some things because of the heat. But all in all, it was great. We'd definitely do it again.
    Peter and Jean. From Eindhoven.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    A warm welcome from Irma and Gerard. The Pipo cottage was wonderful. Everything we needed was there, even coffee and spices. There were several seating areas outside. With the heat we were experiencing, there was always a shady spot, and we were given birdseed. Beautiful finches, dunnocks, and blackbirds came to feed on it. All in all, a beautiful, large garden. Thank you so much, Irma and Gerard.

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  3. Cornelia
    May 19, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    Everything has been thought of. From kitchen utensils to air conditioning. From coffee to toilet paper. From warm blanket for chilly evenings to firewood,

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Lovely quiet environment and good base for exploring nature. Both on re bike and on foot.

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Reviews (18)
9.3/10
4.7/5

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Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

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% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 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.

Nature house-ID

77633

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

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% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 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.

Nature house-ID

77633


Sustainability

  • Energy label: A
  • Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
  • Built with natural building materials

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  • BBQ
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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 24 hours
Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

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% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund
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