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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ColindeJuly 1, 2026
The cottage itself is also decorated in a really cozy way. It’s not cluttered, but everything that’s there goes together perfectly. The owners of the cottage are also very friendly. We had a wonderful time!
Het huisje zelf is ook super gezellig ingericht. Er staat niet te veel, maar wat er staat, past allemaal perfect bij elkaar. De eigenaars van het huisje zijn ook heel vriendelijk. We hebben genoten!
The cottage is in a truly perfect location. It’s super quiet, and you really have your own little spot. The garden is wonderfully spacious, and there’s so much to discover and pick. The surroundings are also absolutely beautiful, and we had a wonderful time hiking!
Het huisje staat echt op een perfecte plek. Súper rustig en je hebt echt je eigen plekje. De tuin is heerlijk ruim en er valt van alles te ontdekken en te plukken. De omgeving is ook echt prachtig en wij hebben dan ook heerlijk gewandeld!
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JudithJune 26, 2026
A cottage decorated with lots of love and style. And it’s fully equipped with all the amenities. A beautiful terrace for enjoying long summer evenings. Definitely a place to come back to.
Met veel liefde en smaak ingericht huisje. En het is van alle gemakken voorzien. Prachtig teras om te genieten van lange zomeravonden. Zeker een plek om nog eens naar terug te komen.
A wonderfully peaceful spot, beautifully surrounded by greenery. You can walk right into the food forest from there.
Heerlijk rustige plek, prachtig in het groen, Je loopt er zo het voedselbos in
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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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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:30 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 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