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Nature house in Zeist

Utrecht, Netherlands

Detached | On an estate | Cottage
  • 5 persons
  • 3 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
9.3/10
5/5

In a unique and quiet location, on a beautiful old estate (protected nature reserve), right in the center of the Netherlands, is a detached annex of a historic farm. Within cycling distance of the center of Utrecht and half an hour by train to Amsterdam, yet very quiet. The house is as good as new and is fully equipped for a stay of up to 5 guests (in consultation even expandable). It is a spacious and luxurious house. Thus, it is heated in winter and cooled in summer by an (earth) heat pump, it has a new bathroom, 2 toilets and a kitchen with all amenities and equipment. The farm itself has been completely converted into a residential farm and is therefore wonderfully quiet. The house is realized in a large stable. This stable has no further function, so no nuisance from that either. Around the house is a sheep pasture, where a flock of Dutch Zwartbles sheep graze.
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Nature and surroundings

Kouwenhoven is located on the Niënhof estate. Niënhof estate borders the Kromme Rijn River and is surrounded by meadows. In the Middle Ages, the nearby monastery Oostbroek owned an 'uithof', a farm here. In addition, the monks built a new farm: a 'nien hof', in the Utrecht dialect of those days. The monastery went under during the Reformation and the farm changed hands many times through inheritance and sale, but the area has always retained its name. The farm itself is called Kouwenhoven. Although the history of the farm goes far back, the oldest buildings have not survived. The current buildings date from around 1900. The farm is completely free at the end of a long dead-end road, mostly through a forest. The surroundings, especially for the location; so close to Utrecht, are beautiful. From the house you see especially many birds and regularly roe deer. Given the protected nature of the estate, pets are not allowed.
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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 3
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (3x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Car charging station
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location

Reviews

9.3/10
5/5
  1. Jente
    April 17, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    Top spot!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Wonderful place, quiet location, cycling distance from the hustle and bustle of Utrecht. Cottage is comfortable and well equipped with everything you need. Fine in every way!

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  2. Les
    November 25, 2025
    General rating: 10 /10

    We spent a few days here to work, and it was perfect for that.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Nice quiet place with lots of birds, the cottage is fully equipped.

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  3. Emil
    October 31, 2025
    General rating: 8 /10

    Beautiful house, clean, spacious and complete.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Beautiful house, equipped with all amenities. In a lovely, quiet and beautiful area and yet close to the city of Utrecht. There was even a buzzard in the garden. Highly recommended.

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Reviews (8)
9.3/10
5/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 25 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

85039

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 25 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

85039

Sustainability

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

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (3x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Car charging station
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 3
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
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