Nature house in Houtdorp gemeente Ermelo
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
A very charming, spacious 85-square-meter barn house with a fireplace, situated on a 5,000-square-meter property, featuring a sunny, fenced-in 120-square-meter garden next to the cottage, complete with an awning and a parasol,directly adjacent to a horse pasture with a view of the horses and the largest and oldest forest in the Netherlands: the Speulderbos with its famous “dancing trees.” Enjoy breakfast in the morning sun, either indoors or outdoors. Many species of birds can be seen, and during a walk in the Speulderbos, you can spot all kinds of wildlife. Beautiful walking and biking trails start right on our property. Enjoy a stunning sunset over the Houtdorp heath, which is in bloom in August—you’ll feel as if you’re on the steppes of Africa. The beautiful Veluwe nature reserve is ideal for people who want to unwind and who enjoy spending the day in nature—spotting wildlife, hiking, or biking—and then sitting by the fireplace in the evening with a book and glass of wine by the fireplace, or in the summer, enjoy the birds while having a cozy barbecue on the patio.
Nature and surroundings
The picturesque village of Garderen, with its wide selection of restaurants and cafes, a bakery, a butcher, and a supermarket, is just a few minutes’ walk or bike ride away. The well-known sand sculptures in Garderen, the windmill, and the climbing forest are also within walking or biking distance. The Ermelo Heide and Houtdorper Veld are located behind the house, almost directly adjacent to the property. There are many beautiful day trips to take in this area, including to: Kootwijkerzand. De Hoge Veluwe National Park with the Kruller-Muller Museum. Ermelo with its beautiful sheepfold and information center featuring a terrace. Harderwijk with its dolphinarium, harbor, historic center, and boulevard with a beach. Apeldoorn, Het Loo Palace, the Juliana Tower, Apenheul, and a charming shopping center. To cool off, there’s Lake Veluwe, the Zeumeren Voorthuizen recreational lake, the recreational lake near Nunspeet, and the forest swimming area in Putten with a canoe pond and sunbathing area. The historic city of Amersfoort and Elburg are also worth visiting. Bicycle rental in Garderen
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Fire place
- Gas heater
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden (fenced)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- TV
- Dog bowl
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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DesiSeptember 16, 2026
The cottage is spacious and has a beautiful new bathroom.
Het huisje is ruim en heeft een prachtige nieuwe badkamer.
A lovely spot from which you can easily head into a beautiful forest or go for a walk on the heath.
The spacious, fenced-in yard is great for the dog.Heerlijke plek van waaruit je zo in een prachtig bos bent of wandelt op de hei.
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NettyAugust 29, 2026
I'm giving it an 8 because the kitchen is very old and the latches on the gates don't work very well.
Ik geef een 8 omdat de keuken erg oud is en de sluitingen op de poorten niet fijn werken.
I had a wonderful week with my young dog. Just a 5-minute walk away, we could head into the woods, where there’s a large off-leash area. There was a well-fenced yard where my dog could play, and comfortable garden chairs for after our walks. All the amenities were there, just as described. In the evenings, it was pitch black at the parking lot when I had to take my dog out for a walk. You’ll definitely need a flashlight because there’s no street lighting.
Ik heb met mijn jonge hond een heerlijke week gehad. Op 5 minuten loopafstand konden we de bossen in waar een groot losloopgebied is. Een goed omheinde tuin waar mijn hondje fijn kon spelen en lekkere tuinstoelen voor na de wandelingen. Alle voorzieningen waren aanwezig zoals beschreven. S’avonds was het er pikkedonker bij de parkeerplaats als ik mijn hondje nog buiten moest uitlaten. Eén zaklamp is dan wel nodig omdat er verder geen straatverlichting is.
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BertAugust 10, 2026
It's an amazingly spacious cottage.
We were there on hot days, and the cottage stayed nice and cool as long as you kept the blinds closed.
It has everything you need.Het is een verbazingwekkend ruim huisje.
We waren er op hete dagen en het huisje bleef lekker cool, mits je de jaloezieën dicht deed.
Alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig.It’s a very spacious cottage with a fenced-in yard next to the horse pasture. It worked out great with our two dogs. The dogs found it a bit exciting and barked a bit, but the horses were very calm. A nice place to relax for a few days or go for walks in the woods. These are within easy walking distance of the cottage. You can walk to Garderen in 20 minutes.
The owner was super nice.Het is is een heel ruim huisje, met een omheinde tuin naast de paardenwei. De combinatie samen met onze twee honden was prima. De honden vonden het wel spannend en blafften ook, maar de paarden waren heel rustig. Lekkere plek om wat dagen te relaxen of wandelen in het bos. Deze zijn lopend vanuit het huisje snel te bereiken. In Garderen ben je lopend in 20 minuten.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 2:30 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:30 AM
- Contactless stay possible
- Firework-free surroundings
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
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Minimum age of main booker: 21 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: C
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials