Nature house in Zelhem

Gelderland, Netherlands

Detached | Isolated | Cottage
  • 5 persons
  • 2 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
10/10
5/5

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.

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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.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (5x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Heating (electric)
  • Air conditioning
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • Business meetings
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground equipment
  • Playground
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine

Location


Reviews

10/10
5/5
  1. Femke
    May 14, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    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.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    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.

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  2. Laurens
    May 1, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    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.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Lots of peace, birds and nature around the cottage. Nearby are also forests a short drive away where hiking can be done.

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  3. job
    April 8, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    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!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    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.

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Reviews (3)
10/10
5/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:30 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
  • Firework-free surroundings
House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

91517

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:30 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
  • Firework-free surroundings
House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

91517


Sustainability

  • Energy label: A
  • Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
  • Natural Insulation materials

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (5x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Heating (electric)
  • Air conditioning
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • Business meetings
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground equipment
  • Playground
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
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What does “contactless stay” mean?
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.
What does “Fireworks-free” mean?
The host indicates that the area is firework-free. Firework-free means that no firework bangs can be heard in and around the accommodation. You might occasionally hear some noise or see some light from fireworks set off outside the immediate area. It is important that you agree with the landlord on what you can expect.
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