Nature house in Zeist
Utrecht, Netherlands
- 5 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
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.
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.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (3x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Central heating
- Car charging station
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (shared)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Garden doors
- TV
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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Les November 25, 2025 General rating:We spent a few days here to work, and it was perfect for that.
Wij hebben hier een paar dagen gezeten om te werken, en daar was het perfect voor.
Nature, peace & environment:Nice quiet place with lots of birds, the cottage is fully equipped.
Fijne rustige plek met veel vogels.
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Emil October 31, 2025 General rating:Beautiful house, clean, spacious and complete.
Mooi huis, netjes, ruim en volledig.
Nature, peace & environment: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.
Prachtig huis, van alle gemakken voorzien. In een heerlijke, rustige en mooie omgeving en toch vlakbij de stad Utrecht. Er zat zelfs een buizerd in de tuin. Een aanrader.
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Anne October 24, 2025 General rating:It is fully equipped and all brand new. Very comfortable and nice with the loft. A few tips given to the owner such as hanging blinds/blinds, especially for the summer months I think that would be nice.
Het is van alle gemakken voorzien en allemaal helemaal nieuw. Erg comfortabel en leuk met de vliering. Een paar tips gegeven aan de eigenaar zoals het ophangen van zonwering / rolgordijn, zeker voor de zomermaanden lijkt me dat prettig.
Nature, peace & environment:Wide view from the cottage and you can walk straight into the forest or to the center of Bunnik. Very nice and convenient. We enjoyed tremendous peace, but in summer I don't know how quiet it will be in the sense that the garden is shared with 2 adjacent properties. When we were there it was a) rainy so no sitting outside, and b) we were alone.
Weids uitzicht vanaf het huisje en je loopt zo het bos in of naar het centrum van Bunnik. Erg mooi en handig. Wij genoten van enorme rust, maar in de zomer weet ik niet hoe rustig het gaat zijn in de zin dat de tuin is gedeeld met 2 naastgelegen panden. Toen wij er waren was het a) regenachtig dus niet buiten gezeten, en b) we waren alleen.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Contactless stay possible
- 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.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: A
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Built with natural building materials