Nature house in Zelhem
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 5 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
Welcome to our biobased vacation home, tucked among the flowering fruit trees of food forest 't Hazelbos in Zelhem. This house was built according to the passive house principle: an airtight, vapor-permeable construction with clay stucco walls and recycled building materials. The result? A wonderful indoor climate in every season, without concessions to comfort or sustainability. This nature house has two bedrooms, a sleeping loft, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and Nespresso machine, and a bathroom with rain shower and heat recovery. A washing machine is available for longer stays. From the living room you walk through the garden doors to your private terrace, overlooking the food forest. Here you don't have to choose between sustainable and comfortable, this nature house offers both. Pick an apple from the food forest, enjoy the silence of the Achterhoek, and sleep in a house that is as good for you as it is for the earth.
Nature and surroundings
The nature house is in the middle of the food forest of 't Hazelbos: one and a half acres of edible trees, shrubs and plants. Depending on the season, you pick apples, pears, berries, herbs or nuts right off the branch. In spring the fruit trees bloom, in summer you enjoy the lush greenery, in autumn you harvest what the forest gives you, and in winter you enjoy the silence. The property borders the scenic landscape of the Achterhoek, one of the quietest regions of the Netherlands. Wooded banks, meandering streams and agricultural land determine the picture. From 't Hazelbos you can walk and cycle through the outskirts of Zelhem. The Slangenburg, the Montferland and the IJssel are a short drive away. Doetinchem and Zutphen offer cozy downtowns with terraces and culture. But most guests come here precisely to not have to go anywhere. Just being, sitting outside, hearing the birds and seeing the stars at night, that is 't Hazelbos at its best.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (5x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Heating (electric)
- Air conditioning
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (shared)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Business meetings
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Playground equipment
- Playground
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Location
Reviews
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FemkeMay 14, 2026
The cottage is small, but very nicely furnished and very complete. Everything was thought of and finished with care. The indoor space is a bit on the small side with 5 people. The large outdoor area with swing and fire pit more than makes up for this.
Het huisje is klein, maar zeer fijn ingericht en erg compleet. Aan alles is gedacht en met zorg afgewerkt.
De binnenruimte is met 5 mensen wel wat aan de kleine kant. De grote buitenruimte met schommel en vuurplaats maakt hier ruimschoots voor goed.The cottage is in a lovely quiet spot with the owners on the property. The food forest (in the making) is beautifully landscaped. The kids loved t to help water the greenhouses.
Het huisje staat op een heerlijk rustige plek bij de eigenaren op het terrein. Het voedselbos (in wording) is mooi aangelegd. De kinderen vonden t prachtig om mee te helpen water geven in de kassen.
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LaurensMay 1, 2026
A wonderful oasis of tranquility to take a break. The house and its stuff were built with attention and chosen to provide a nice place where you can enjoy nature in peace. The environment is natural and the house is surrounded by forest and an open field where you can enjoy the sun or play a game of soccer. We enjoyed this wonderful place. For 5 people, the cottage can be on the small side if the weather is not suitable for sitting outside. There were 5 of us and with good weather we experienced no limitations in space.
Een heerlijke oase van rust om even bij te komen. Het huis en de spullen zijn met aandacht gebouwd en gekozen om te zorgen voor een fijne plek waar je in alle rust kunt genieten van de natuur. De omgeving is natuurrijk en het huis wordt omgeven met bos en een open veld waarop je van de zon kunt genieten of een potje kunt voetballen. Wij hebben genoten van deze heerlijke plek. Voor 5 personen kan het huisje aan de kleine kant zijn als het weer niet geschikt is om buiten te zitten. Wij waren met 5 en hebben met goed weer geen beperkingen ervaren in de ruimte.
Lots of peace, birds and nature around the cottage. Nearby are also forests a short drive away where hiking can be done.
Veel rust, vogels en natuur om het huisje. In de omgeving zijn ook bossen op korte rij-afstand waar gewandeld kan worden.
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jobApril 8, 2026
A wonderful place with lots of privacy! Suitable for families but also suitable for rest seekers. There is a playing field in the food forest with a beautiful swing. Furthermore, there is plenty to do in the area. Highly recommended!
Een heerlijke plek met veel privacy! Geschikt voor gezinnen maar ook geschikt voor rustzoekers. Er is een speelveldje in het voedselbos met een prachtige schommel. Verder is er genoeg te doen in de omgeving. Een aanrader!
A wonderful place! A beautiful nature house in a food forest! There is lots of privacy, lots of birds and you can take a walk through the food forest. In the evening you can see the sun set from the terrace and when it goes to dusk you can hear the little owl, who lives in a nesting box in the orchard.
Een heerlijke plek! Een prachtig natuurhuisje in een voedselbos! Er is veel privacy, veel vogels en je kan een wandeling maken door het voedselbos. 's Avonds zie je de zon ondergaan vanaf het terras en als het gaat schemeren hoor je de steenuil, die woont in een nestkast in de boomgaard.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:30 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:30 AM
- Contactless stay possible
- Firework-free surroundings
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- 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: A
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Natural Insulation materials