Nature house in Epe
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 3 persons
- 2 bedrooms
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Pets not allowed
Peace and quiet in this authentic Veluwe forest cottage that has been in my family since the 1950s. Quiet on the porch in your own forest plot. The morning sun is already showing itself. The wood stoves inside and outside make the stay snug and warm. Grab old books "of yesteryear" off the shelf and imagine yourself in the 1930s-60s. My mother's farmhouse fur collection is now available to all. I myself came here in my student days with my boyfriend and later with my husband to have nothing but each other and nature. Over the years the house has been equipped with every comfort. And yet the core remains: the power of simplicity. And if you want more than "outdoors", then you are always days short of enjoying the culture and tourism of this area. Tip: On weekdays, you have nature almost all to yourself. There is room for a crib.
Nature and surroundings
Stroll from your cottage to the Tongeren boardwalk and through sunny meadows to the old park-like forests of the Tongeren Estate. Meadows, farms, forests and vast rolling moorlands beckon to you. By bike, within half an hour you can reach the Hidden Village, the Zandenplas and cycle through heath and forests, through the crown domain where wild boar and giant red deer can be spotted. On your bike, have a delicious meal at the Ox Barn, Buitenplaats Het Soerel and Brasserie Floor in the middle of the forest with game. Look out over all that greenery from the Haelberg. Unwind with a day of wellness at the Veluwse Bron. Guided or solo game hunts: pure wildlife nature all around you. And how about the beautiful Hanseatic cities of Zwolle or Deventer. And Paleis het Loo, Elburg, Castles Cannenburg and the Vossenberg. Unlimited and effortless enjoyment of culture and nature. With always the peace and security of your own cozy cottage in your own forest garden.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (2x)
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Garden doors
- Storage
- Bicycles available (free) (4x)
- High chair (1x)
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
- Dryer (shared)
Optional extras
| Bath towels Per person,Optional upon booking |
€5.00 |
|---|---|
| Kitchen linen Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€7.50 |
| Other costs Per item,Optional upon arrival |
€10.00 |
Location
Reviews
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MarieJuly 27, 2026
A warm welcome, including plenty of extra service. An authentic cottage with a wonderful family history where you’ll want for nothing.
Hartelijk ontvangst inclusief veel extra service. Authentiek huisje met een mooie familie geschiedenis waar je aan niets ontbreekt.
A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. Lots of greenery, peace, and space. We enjoyed it so much that we didn’t go out to eat even once. The location makes you want to just stay home after a day of biking or hiking. It truly deserves to be called a “nature house” with the wonderful name Heksenkater :-)
Prachtig huisje in een dito omgeving. Veel groen, rust en ruimte. We hebben zelfs zo genoten dat we niet 1x uit eten zijn geweest. De ligging nodigt uit om lekker thuis te blijven na een fiets of wandel dagje. Met recht een Natuurhuisje genoemd met de prachtige naam Heksenkater :-)
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MarijeJuly 22, 2026
We've never felt so welcome and at home in a nature house. Perfect!
We hebben ons nog nooit zo welkom en thuis gevoeld in een natuurhuisje. Perfect!
What a delightful place the Heksenkater is! The hostess welcomed us most warmly to this 1930s cottage, which has been maintained with great care and love. It’s fully equipped with all modern conveniences, yet still exudes the character of that era.
We really felt like we’d stepped back in time for a moment: we played games, stoked a fire in the wood stove, and went for walks through the beautiful surroundings (complete with wild boars and their young). Such peace and quiet. Outside, all you can hear are the birds and the wind rustling through the trees.
We’d planned to eat out at restaurants, but ended up staying in the cottage; we simply couldn’t bring ourselves to dine anywhere else.
Unfortunately, we’d only booked two nights—now we’re homesick and already planning our next visit!Wat een verrukkelijke plek is de Heksenkater! We werden door de gastvrouw allerhartelijkst verwelkomd in dit met veel zorg en liefde onderhouden huisje uit de jaren ’30. Het is van alle gemakken voorzien, maar ademt nog helemaal het karakter van toen.
We waanden ons echt even terug in de tijd: spelletjes gespeeld, fikkie gestookt in de houtkachel en gewandeld door de prachtige omgeving (compleet met everzwijnen met jongen). Wat een rust. Van buiten hoor je alleen de vogels en de wind door de bomen.
We waren van plan om in restaurants te gaan eten, maar zijn in het huisje gebleven; we konden het eenvoudig niet over ons hart verkrijgen om ergens anders te gaan dineren.
Helaas maar twee nachtjes geboekt – nu hebben we heimwee en zijn ons volgende bezoek al aan het plannen!This text is automatically translated. -
MarjaJuly 19, 2026
A warm welcome, and it was nice to hear about the family history and background of this cottage.
Gastvrije ontvangst en leuk om de familiegeschiedenis en achtergrond van dit huisje te horen.
A charming little house in a beautiful location.
There are plenty of nice bike rides and hikes to enjoy here!Leuk huisje op een mooie plek.
Genoeg leuke fietstochtjes en wandelingen te maken hier!This text is automatically translated.
Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
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 €100.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- 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.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: Excluded
- Built with natural building materials
- Food waste is minimized