Nature house in Balloo

Drenthe, Netherlands

Part of house, no other guests | On a yard | Apartment
  • 2 persons
  • 1 bedroom
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
8.4/10
4.8/5

In the front house of our residential farmhouse in the small, beautifully situated Balloo is an independent apartment for guests. The cozy apartment has its own entrance, bedroom with double bed, bathroom with toilet and shower and living room. On the side is a small terrace where you can have breakfast or read a book. In the living room there is also a refrigerator, coffee, tea, crockery and warming facilities. There are board games, books and a record player, but no television. Here you can completely relax and enjoy nature. The house is located in the middle of the small village of Balloo, surrounded by greenery and detached farms. Here you can hear the birds, see the storks fly over and the horses walk by. Regularly in the morning we have fresh eggs from our chickens. Price includes cleaning and bed / bath linen.

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Nature and surroundings

Balloo is a small esdorp with only 160 inhabitants, located in the middle of the national park Drentse Aa and the UNESCO global geopark De Hondsrug. The Balloërveld and Kampsheide fields surround the village. You can therefore enjoy beautiful hiking and cycling in the area. Just steps away in the village is an organic farm store, and the neighboring village of Rolde (5 min cycling) is a lively village with supermarkets, butcher, baker, drugstore and various restaurants. The Pieterpad and Sint Jacobspad walk a few hundred meters from the apartment. Assen is less than 10 minutes away and the intercity train station can be reached in 15 min by bike/7 min by car. The city of Groningen is about 30 min by car. At 1 km from our guesthouse is a bus stop with connection to Assen station.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playpen (1x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Optional extras

Children's cot
Per stay,Optional upon booking
€10.00
High chair
Per stay,Optional upon booking
€5.00
Wood
Per item,Optional upon arrival
€12.00

Location


Reviews

8.4/10
4.8/5
  1. Berthe
    July 5, 2026
    General rating: 7 /10

    The cottage is clean and equipped with all the amenities. Well-equipped kitchen. In our opinion, the location is a bit less peaceful than we’d expect for a nature house. It’s on a road with quite a bit of traffic. We found the outdoor area to be very small. The owner did provide an additional spot under the trees, though. We really appreciated that.

    Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

    The cottage is an ideal base for beautiful bike rides and lovely walks. The surroundings are truly beautiful. It’s right in the heart of Drentsche Aa, and the surrounding nature reserves are also within biking distance. We also found the proximity to the village and a store very convenient.

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  2. Ton
    June 30, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    A cozy little cottage. Clean, and everything you need is there. The cottage is part of a large farmhouse, but you have complete privacy. A warm welcome from lovely people. The Balloohoeve farm shop is indeed very nice—perfect for a cup of coffee and almost all your groceries. Beautiful, peaceful surroundings. The only downside: there’s quite a bit of traffic (it’s a shortcut), but you get used to it quickly.

    Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

    A lovely place in beautiful surroundings.

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  3. Maarten
    April 27, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    We had a tremendous time at nature house the Bolderstee. Very friendly landlords who clearly value your privacy. Many beautiful nature and dolmens in the immediate vicinity. Stores in Rolde just 5 minutes by bike. Even closer, in Balloo itself, is a farm store with natural products and delicious ice cream. Also recommended are the date chocolates you can buy nearby at a small (unmanned) stall.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    A lovely quiet cottage, surrounded by the sound of many birds (including an oriole!). We had fantastic hiking and biking in both the immediate area and a little further away.

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Reviews (9)
8.4/10
4.8/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

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

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
  • Not suitable for children under the age of 1.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 18 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

85918

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

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

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
  • Not suitable for children under the age of 1.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 18 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

85918


Sustainability

  • Energy label: C
  • Food waste is minimized
  • Sustainable inventory

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Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playpen (1x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
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You can stay here without personal contact with the host, for example via a key safe or digital access. A contactless stay does not always have to be mandatory.
Free cancellation within 24 hours
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
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