Nature house in Ophemert

Gelderland, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Apartment

2 persons
1 bedroom
WiFi
Pets allowed

9.2/10

4.8/5

Walk the dog

Bird watching

Cycling

Hiking

Experience the great outdoors: enjoy the open space and tranquility! In De Betuwe, in the province of Gelderland, within the Ophemert quiet zone on a dead-end road, lies a unique nature house (34 m²). Adjacent to our renovated historic farmhouse from 1850—complete with a haystack—on a 3.2-hectare lot, we have a beautiful guesthouse for two people. It is attached on one side to the horse stables and overlooks the adjacent De Steendert nature reserve. The apartment is modernly furnished and equipped with a bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, a kitchen with an induction cooktop, refrigerator, microwave/oven, and a Nespresso machine. It features a double bed measuring 180x210. Heating is provided by underfloor heating and/or a wood stove. Wi-Fi and a television are available. It is located more than 25 meters from our farmhouse, ensuring plenty of privacy. In this apartment, you can completely unwind or use it as a base to explore the river region with its various nature reserves, castles, and windmills.

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Nature and surroundings

Our property consists of a garden, meadows, and an old standard-tree orchard. The orchard serves as a breeding ground for many bird species. The tawny owl has its nest in an old hollow apple tree, and the little owl lays its eggs in a special nesting box. Other birds that nest here include the green woodpecker, the spotted woodpecker, the white wagtail, and the wren. Starting in mid-April, barn swallows arrive from Africa and lay their eggs in the existing nests in the various outbuildings. In the adjacent De Steendert nature reserve, you can go for walks and spot birds. Starting just 1 km away, you can walk and explore to your heart’s content in the Stiftsche and Heesseltsche floodplains, nature reserves along the Waal River. Part of this area is the Waardenburg and Neerijnen Estate, home to as many as 300 species of wild plants. Here, you can also visit the Neerijnen Castle Garden and the Stroomhuis. The river region is also ideal for bike rides with beautiful views. Explore the Linge and Waal river basins starting from ANWB junction 13.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1

2-pers. bed (1x)

Accessibility

Parking (2x)

Utilities

Internet access (WiFi)
Wood stove
Heating (electric)
Air conditioning
Drinking water
Hot water
Electricity

Outdoor

Garden (shared)
Garden furniture
Terrace
Garden doors

Entertainment

Kitchen

Kitchen
Fridge/freezer
Oven
Gas stove

Bathroom

Bathroom (1x)
Shower
Toilet

Location

Reviews

9.2/10

4.8/5

Miranda

October 5, 2026

General rating: 10 /10

The cottage really has all the amenities you could want. Saskia and Noud are super nice, and you can always ask them if you have any questions. My old dog loved roaming around the orchard, and we were able to gather walnuts and windfall apples. A special location with the peaceful horse stables—and a lovely bathroom, too! As a woman traveling alone, I felt very safe. I’d love to come back.

Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

A wonderful sense of peace and quiet; the only sound during the day is the distant hum of a tractor harvesting apples. At night, it’s pitch black, and you can hear the little owl that lives in the old trees.

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Hans

October 2, 2026

General rating: 10 /10

Great bed, lovely owners

Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

A fantastic stay… everything you need is here, and it’s completely quiet

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Dues

September 25, 2026

General rating: 8 /10

It might be a bit small in bad weather, especially if you're with a dog.

Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

A wonderful place
Beautiful surroundings
Saskia and Noud are great hosts
They looked after our dog while we went on a day-long bike ride. He was also able to run around freely on the property.
The cottage had everything we needed. The bed was wonderful, too.
I would have loved to stay there even longer—it was quiet and had beautiful views.
We’d love to come back!

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Good to know

Stay details

Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Free cancellation within 7 days

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

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

78314

Sustainability

Energy label: Excluded
Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)

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