Nature house in Markelo
Overijssel, Netherlands
- 8 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
As soon as you step outside, nature begins. The house stands completely secluded on over 2,000 m² of private woodland, 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 between 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 immediately 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.
Nature and surroundings
De Borkeld is one of those rare places in the Netherlands where silence is truly silent. A vast nature reserve full of old pine forests, rolling heathlands, sandy paths, and mysterious juniper bushes, 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 keeping 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.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- bunk bed (1x)
- 1 pers. trundle (1x)
- 1 pers. bedstead (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (3x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Fire place
- Gas heater
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- TV
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Playground
- Trampoline
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Location
Reviews
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KarinaSeptember 14, 2026
Clean, nicely decorated, beds made.
schoon ,mooi ingericht, bedden opgemaakt .
What a wonderful place to unwind.
Wat een heerlijke plek ,om tot rust te komen.
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CamieSeptember 11, 2026
Everything is well-maintained. Beautiful materials. A pleasant atmosphere. Everything you need is here.
Goed verzorgd allemaal. Mooie materialen. Fijne sfeer. Alles aanwezig.
Beautiful location surrounded by nature. Walk to the sheepfold and across the heath in the surrounding area. Nice patio for sitting outside.
Mooie ligging middenin het groen. Wandeling naar schaapskooi en over de heide in de nabije omgeving. Fijn terras om buiten te zitten.
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harryAugust 28, 2026
It was truly fantastic! Beautifully and cozily decorated—even the kids loved it. We'd love to come back again.
Echt een topper! Mooi en warm ingericht, ook de kinderen vonden het er fijn. Wij komen graag nog eens terug.
What a lovely place to unwind. We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. You can tell right away that the cottage has been decorated with love. It has everything you could possibly need. The beds are incredibly comfortable.
Wat een fijne plek om even tot rust te komen. We voelden ons meteen helemaal thuis. Het huisje is met liefde ingericht, dat zie je meteen. Het is meer dan compleet. De bedden liggen heerlijk.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM
- Check-out: 6:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
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
- 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.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: B
- Built with natural building materials
- Sustainable inventory