Nature house in Spier
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 6 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
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Pets not allowed
Welcome to this special, charming, and unique cottage (Dec 2024), located near Dwingelderveld National Park and close to Drents-Friese Wold National Park. The MERCURIUS cottage offers the ideal setting for a wonderful stay surrounded by nature, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and completely unwind. This architect-designed cottage (designed by architect Nynke-Rixt Jukema), spread over three floors, has been furnished with care and taste, and its playful layout offers a unique sense of space. There are three compact bedrooms: two double beds (160x200) and a bunk bed (80x200), as well as two bathrooms and two toilets, ensuring plenty of privacy and comfort for (young) families or those seeking peace and quiet. The cottage is modern and comfortably equipped: underfloor heating throughout, a covered bike charging station, a Jotul wood stove, a Smart TV for fast streaming, and parking right outside the door. You’ll experience peace, comfort, and a sense of creativity!
Nature and surroundings
The cottage is playfully perched on one of the two hills and invites you to enjoy the nature around you, both indoors and outdoors. From the living room on the top floor, you have a view not only of the forest (keep an eye out for deer) but also of the Terhorsterzand/Dwingelderveld nature reserve. Here you’ll find heathlands, forests, ponds, and small lakes where you can enjoy plenty of hiking, biking, and swimming. A shared, simply heated swimming pool (open in June, July, and August—free for campground guests) is a 300-meter walk away. On a private property at the end of a dead-end road, bordering the forest and heathland, there are about 12 different cottages, some of which are under construction. You can enjoy the morning sun on the terrace and the evenings under the porch. On quiet nights, you can truly experience the darkness here and gaze at the stars. We also have our own website where discounts are available. Interested in a late checkout? This is available upon request.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- bunk bed (1x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Balcony
- Garden doors
- Storage
- TV
- Swimming pool (shared) 45 m2
- High chair (1x)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (2x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Location
Reviews
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FloorDecember 20, 2025
A very nice and cozy cottage to stay in for a week (and longer too ;-)). Beautiful house. Practically furnished and very complete. Everything well organized, quick clear communication. Would love to come back in the spring to relax in the sun on the terraces around the house.
Een heel fijn en gezellig huisje om een week in te verblijven (en langer ook ;-)). Mooi huis. Praktisch ingericht en heel compleet ingericht. Alles goed geregeld, snelle duidelijke communicatie. Komen graag nog eens terug in de lente om heerlijk te vertoeven in de zon op de terrassen rond het huis.
Good base to explore National Park Dwingelderveld and other nature reserves in the area. All within walking and cycling distance. Beilen is very close, convenient for shopping and connection to public transport (train). Also enjoyed the starry sky, it is really dark there at night.
Goede uitvalsbasis om Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld te verkennen en andere natuurterreinen in omgeving. Allemaal op loop en fietsafstand. Beilen is heel dichtbij, handig voor winkels en aansluiting op OV (trein).
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LiesbethAugust 18, 2025
Met the owners. They are very friendly and were able to get some more tips on things we could do.
De eigenaren ontmoet. Zij zijn zeer vriendelijk en nog wat tips kunnen krijgen over dingen die we konden doen.
We immediately felt on vacation in the fine cottage. It looked cozy; flower and bottle of wine on the table and nicely decorated. The living room was more spacious than expected. Kitchen very well equipped. Everything fresh and tidy. On 2 sides outside you can sit so always in the sun. We looked on one side on the flowering heather and the other side on a piece of forest where we hung our hammocks. In the morning Pilates in the grass at night lots of stars to see. Good sleeping too. Bedrooms are a bit smaller and without closets, but there is such a stand for your suitcase. Totally fine. 2 bathrooms was also nice. Nature walk you so. Through forest path you can walk to the moor and along beautiful fens. Among others around sunset always done. Beautiful skies. Orvelte and Dwingeloo about 20 minutes. In Gieten a great mountain bike route and beautiful lake there for swimming and water park (also fun for adolescents!) . Many dolmens visited also! In short, a top vacation!
We voelden ons direct op vakantie in het fijne huisje. Het zag er gezellig uit; bloemetje en fles wijn op tafel en fijn ingericht. De woonkamer was ruimer dan verwacht. Keuken heel compleet uitgerust. Alles fris en netjes. Aan 2 kanten buiten kun je zitten dus altijd in de zon. We keken aan een kant op de bloeiende hei en de andere kant op een stukje bos waar we onze hangmatten hebben opgehangen. ‘s Morgens Pilates in het gras ‘‘s avonds veel sterren te zien. Goed kunnen slapen ook. Slaapkamers zijn wat kleiner en zonder kledingkasten, maar er is zo’n standaard voor je koffer. Helemaal prima. 2 badkamers was ook fijn. Natuur loop je zo in. Door bospaadje loop je zo naar de hei en langs mooie vennen. Onder andere rond zonsondergang steeds gedaan. Prachtige luchten. Orvelte en Dwingeloo op zo’n 20 minuten. In Gieten een geweldige mountainbikeroute en mooi meer daar om te zwemmen en waterpark (ook leuk voor pubers!) . Veel hunebedden bezocht ook! Kortom een topvakantie!
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 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
A deposit of €75.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
Bath towels, Bed linen
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Minimum age of main booker: 20 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.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: A
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials