Nature house in Veenhuizen
Drenthe, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
The nature house is a beautiful white villa that serves as a bed-and-breakfast and a vacation home for groups of up to 8 or 9 people, as well as a venue for weddings and events in its park-like garden. We have three luxury rooms and one comfortable double room. All rooms feature a private bathroom and in-room coffee and tea-making facilities. There is also a spacious common living room, a garden room, and a large garden where you are most welcome. Thanks to the home’s spacious layout and the natural surroundings, this nature house is the perfect place to spend quality time with your partner, family, or friends. The house is not suitable for young children or parties where we are not your hosts. This historic building was constructed in 1859 as a residence for the chief director of the prisons in Veenhuizen and, due to its resemblance to Soestdijk, was soon nicknamed “Klein Soestdijk.” We’ve been living here since 2023 and are delighted to welcome our guests. We also lovingly prepare a royal breakfast. (Available for an additional fee)
Nature and surroundings
Veenhuizen is located in the heart of Drenthe’s natural landscape, on the border with Friesland. From the nature house, it’s a 3-minute walk to the forest, and you can walk straight through the forest to the Fochteloërveen, a beautiful nature reserve home to many rare birds, dragonflies, and other wildlife. The Drents Friese Wold and other beautiful nature reserves are also just around the corner. Veenhuizen also has a unique history. It was founded 200 years ago as a “Colony of Benevolence” and, after about 35 years, was taken over by the Ministry of the Interior and later by the Ministry of Justice, which kept it completely sealed off until 1983. We’re happy to help plan an active, cultural, meaningful, or nature-focused program. There are several good restaurants in the area; Assen is 15 minutes away, and downtown Groningen is just over half an hour away.
Amenities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (5x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace (shared)
- Business meetings
- Flip chart
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Optional extras
| Breakfast Per person per night,Optional upon booking |
€19.50 |
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Location
Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
- Check-out: 8:00 AM- 10:30 AM
- Firework-free surroundings
You can cancel your booking free of charge up to 28 days before arrival. For bookings with an arrival date within 28 days, free cancellation is available within 24 hours of booking. 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 total cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 28 days before arrival: 100% 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 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 15.
- Minimum age of main booker: 28 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: Excluded
- Food waste is minimized
- Sustainable inventory