Nature house in Balloo
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
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.
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.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Playpen (1x)
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Gas stove
- 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
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BertheJuly 5, 2026
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.
Het huisje is proper en voorzien van alle gemakken. Goed uitgeruste keuken. De ligging is in onze ogen wat minder rustig voor een natuurhuisje. Het ligt aan een weg waar toch wel wat verkeer langskomt. De buitenruimte vonden we erg klein. De eigenaar zorgde wel voor een bijkomend plekje onder de bomen. Dat konden we wel appreciëren.
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.
Het huisje is een ideale uitvalsbasis voor mooie fietstochten en heerlijke wandelingen. De omgeving is echt prachtig. Midden in Drentsche Aa maar ook de natuurgebieden rondom zijn op fietsaftand bereikbaar. De nabijheid van het dorp en een winkel vonden we ook heel gemakkelijk.
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TonJune 30, 2026
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.
Een knus huisje. Schoon, en alles is er. Het huisje is een deel van een grote woonboerderij, maar je hebt complete privacy. Een hartelijke ontvangst, fijne mensen. De boerderijwinkel Balloohoeve is inderdaad erg fijn; voor een koffie en bijna al je boodschappen. Mooie, rustige omgeving. Enig minpuntje: redelijk wat verkeer (sluiproute), maar dat went snel.
A lovely place in beautiful surroundings.
Een fijne plek in mooie omgeving.
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MaartenApril 27, 2026
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.
We hebben het enorm naar ons zin gehad in natuurhuisje de Bolderstee. Zeer vriendelijke verhuurders die duidelijk waarde hechten aan je privacy. Af en toe komt de kat even gezellig kopjes geven als je buiten zit.
Veel mooie natuur en hunebedden in de directe omgeving. Winkels in Rolde op maar 5 minuten fietsen. Nog dichterbij, in Balloo zelf, is een boerderijwinkel met natuurproducten en heerlijk ijs. Ook aan te raden zijn de dadelbonbons die je vlakbij kunt kopen bij een klein (onbemand) stalletje.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.
Een heerlijk rustig huisje, omringd door het geluid van vele vogels (waaronder een wielewaal!). We hebben fantastisch gewandeld en gefietst in zowel de directe omgeving als iets verder weg.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:30 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
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
- 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.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: C
- Food waste is minimized
- Sustainable inventory