Nature house in Zeist
Utrecht, Netherlands
- 5 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
In a unique and quiet location, stands on a beautiful old estate (protected nature reserve), right in the center of the Netherlands, a detached outbuilding of a historic farm. Within cycling distance of the center of Utrecht and half an hour by train to Amsterdam, but still 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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janJuly 27, 2026
For older people—those over 70, like us—there wasn't quite enough storage space in the bedrooms. One idea would be to "convert" the single room into a walk-in closet for guests.
Voor wat oudere mensen, 70-plussers zoals wij, was er wat weinig bergruimte op de slaapkamers. een idee zou zijn de eenpersoonskamer 'om te bouwen' naar een inloopkast voor de gasten.
The peace, space, and natural surroundings were second to none.
De rust, ruimte en de natuur in de omgeving waren onovertroffen.
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WimMay 22, 2026
It has the wow factor.
Het heeft de wauw factor.
Pleasantly surprised with the beautiful surroundings. What a view! Beautiful modern and clean house. Of all amenities.
Blij verrast met de prachtig omgeving. Wat een uitzicht! Mooi modern en schoon huis. Van alle gemakken voorzien.
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JacquelineMay 15, 2026
See above.
Zie hiervoor.
A very nice, beautiful and spacious house in a beautiful place with a lovely wide view. Very complete also in terms of amenities; even really good wine glasses.
Een héél fijn, mooi en ruim huis op een prachtige plek met een heerlijk ruim uitzicht. Zeer compleet ook qua voorzieningen; zelfs echt goede wijnglazen.
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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
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
- 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