Nature house in Markelo

Overijssel, Netherlands

Detached | Isolated | Cottage
  • 8 persons
  • 3 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
9.5/10
4.8/5

As soon as you step outside, nature begins. The house stands completely secluded on over 2,000 m² of private wooded land, right on the edge of the De Borkeld nature reserve. Here, you’ll wake up to birdsong, regularly spot squirrels and roe deer passing by, and experience a silence that’s becoming increasingly rare. Around the house, you’ll find several lovely spots to enjoy the sun or, if you prefer, the shade. Have breakfast among the trees, read a book, or fire up the barbecue as the sun slowly disappears behind the pines. Step inside our nature house, where the warmth of an English cottage meets modern comfort. Wooden accents, natural materials, soft colors, and a cozy wood stove instantly create a relaxing atmosphere. We’ve rebuilt the cottage with great care; it’s cozy, charming, and peaceful, featuring natural materials, soft colors, a stove that crackles on cold evenings, and all the modern comforts. The cottage can accommodate up to 6 adults.

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Nature and surroundings

De Borkeld is one of those rare places in the Netherlands where silence is still truly silent. A vast nature reserve filled with old pine forests, rolling heathlands, sandy paths, and mysterious juniper trees, some of which are decades old. Here you can walk for hours without rushing, with only the sound of birds, rustling leaves, and the wind through the trees to keep you company. In the early morning, a soft mist often hangs among the trees, making the landscape seem almost fairy-tale-like. In August, the heathlands turn a deep purple, and De Borkeld transforms into a sea of color. Roe deer sometimes cross the path unexpectedly, birds of prey circle high above the heath, and in quiet moments, it feels as if you’re completely alone in nature. De Borkeld lies on the border of Twente and Salland and has retained a sense of unspoiled beauty. The Salland Ridge is just a 10-minute drive away.

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Amenities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • bunk bed (1x)
  • 1 pers. trundle (1x)
  • 1 pers. bedstead (1x)
Bedroom 3
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (3x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Fire place
  • Gas heater
  • Central heating
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground
  • Trampoline
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Location


Reviews

9.5/10
4.8/5
  1. Lieke
    November 2, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    Fantastic house! Idyllic and super comfortable!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    We had a fantastic week at the Hazelhuisje. What a house and what a place! Together with our three little ones, we read almost all the books we could find in the house, lit a fire outside every afternoon and roasted marshmallows, read books by the fireplace in the evenings, and explored the beautiful Sallandse Heuvelrug during the day. Thank you for your hospitality, Claire, and for the wonderful communication! Your house is meticulously maintained down to the last detail—from the beautiful interior to the lovely books, cupboards full of toys, comfortable beds and bedding, cozy lighting, and a fantastic kitchen. I don’t think it could get any better! When you look out the windows in the morning in the beautiful morning light, it feels like you’re in a painting. So idyllic. The five of us had a wonderful time.

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  2. Mija
    October 15, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    Smooth and solution-oriented communication with the landlord. The cottage is comfortable and stylishly furnished. Note: In our opinion, the location is less suitable for people with limited mobility (the bathroom isn’t very spacious, the shower is inside the bathtub—which is slippery—and the bathtub has a high step). The cottage is equipped with many conveniences. A well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, fast Wi-Fi, and an excellent workspace upstairs in the master bedroom (with a comfortable chair and work surface). Modern touches include the Hue lighting and the charging stations with cords. There’s a TV, neatly tucked out of sight. We found the gas fireplace with “logs” to be cozy and very pleasant. The area surrounding the house offers plenty of privacy. There’s a fantastic play forest with even a “secret” cabin. For the kids, there are nice and fun toys, and for the adults, there’s plenty to read in the bookshelf. In short, a delightful cottage in a lovely location.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    We stayed there during fall break. It wasn’t sunny and warm every day during that time. The upside: it was wonderfully quiet everywhere. Beautiful surroundings, including woods and heathland within walking distance. Gorgeous fall colors; we saw lots of different and beautiful mushrooms and even a couple of young roe deer.

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  3. Frederieke
    October 2, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    Everything is beautifully decorated, and you can tell it was done with an eye for detail and a lot of love. Charging cables, mood lighting, handy little containers, plenty of standard cooking supplies (and nice, sharp knives). The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the fireplace was super cozy. It really had everything we needed. Communicating with Claire was also very pleasant, and she was very accommodating. We’d love to come back again.

    The lights use Philips Hue and turn on automatically—which is a luxury—but that might mean they use a bit too much electricity if the doors are left ajar for ventilation.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    The cottage was fantastic—a beautiful location with plenty of peace and quiet and nature. There was a booklet with descriptions of all kinds of fun activities and things to do in the area.

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Reviews (13)
9.5/10
4.8/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:55 PM
  • Check-out: 6:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

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

Safety deposit

A deposit of €350.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 25 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.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

92810

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:55 PM
  • Check-out: 6:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

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

Safety deposit

A deposit of €350.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 25 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.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

92810


Sustainability

  • Energy label: B
  • Built with natural building materials
  • Sustainable inventory

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Amenities
Accessibility
  • Parking (3x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Fire place
  • Gas heater
  • Central heating
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground
  • Trampoline
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • bunk bed (1x)
  • 1 pers. trundle (1x)
  • 1 pers. bedstead (1x)
Bedroom 3
  • 2-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.
Free cancellation within 24 hours
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
Selection of activities
After each stay, we invite our guests to rate the nature house, the surroundings, and specific activities. An activity is only shown at a nature house if it meets two conditions: at least 20 unique reviews have been given, and at least 60% of guests gave a score of ‘amazing’ (3/4) or ‘wow’ (4/4).