Nature house in Kockengen
Utrecht, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 0 bedrooms
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Pets not allowed
Come cool off at T&J, a place full of love—complete with swimming right outside the door! We’re Tinus and Josja, and we warmly welcome you to this special spot next to the Spengse Molen in Kockengen. Right on the edge of the miller’s cottage yard stands the 1980s Bassie and Adria caravan. Facing west by the water, with sweeping views across the meadows. This is a place for adventurers who love getting back to basics. So that means cooking on a camp stove, building a campfire, using an outdoor toilet, and showering with a solar camping shower. And you can take a “bath” in natural water from the dock in front of the house. Please note: the bed is small (120-200), so you’ll need to be very fond of each other. You’ll also need to love nature and animals, because there’s plenty of both. In addition to meadow birds, loudly croaking frogs, and possibly spiders and mosquitoes, you’ll find curious ducks, cats that might stop by, and two sweet dogs. They sometimes bark, but you can count on us to keep any disturbance to a minimum.
Nature and surroundings
The small village of Kockengen lies in the heart of the “Green Heart,” and just outside the village, at the end of a dike, is our little windmill house (Spengense Molen). Even though you’re in the middle of nowhere here, you can still reach Utrecht or Amsterdam within 20–30 minutes. We’re not accessible by car, but you can reach us by walking 1 km along the dike (there are also 2 visitor bikes available). If you happen to bring too much luggage, a wheelbarrow is available. Please note: we have our own IBA, and sometimes it makes a buzzing sound. Just a stone’s throw away is the Spengense Mill, which operates every Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. When the mill is running, the miller, John, is on hand. Feel free to stop by—he’d love to welcome you and tell you everything you want to know about it.
Facilities
- Heating (electric)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Small lake
- Bicycles available (free) (2x)
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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PeterJuly 28, 2026
The description is spot on. The bed is narrow, the toilet is in the garden, and showering isn’t like at home.
But the peace and quiet are fantastic, and the owners are very accommodating and kind (they brought a mosquito net and insect repellent and made sure there was a small outdoor kitchen so we didn’t have to cook inside. Communication via the app was also very pleasant and smooth).
We were there during beautiful weather, so everything was very manageable, but if it rains, it’s a different story.De beschrijving klopt helemaal. Het bed is smal, de wc staat in de tuin en douchen is niet zoals thuis.
Maar, de rust is fantastisch, de eigenaren heel meedenkend en aardig (ze brachten een klamboo en muggenspul en zorgden dat er een buitenkeukentje was, zodat we niet binnen hoefden te koken. Ook verliep het contact via de app heel fijn en soepel).
Wij waren er met prachtig weer, dan is het allemaal heel goed te doen, maar met regen wordt het een ander verhaalThe trailer is parked at the end of the path. There’s no traffic, no hikers—silence reigns, except for the chatter of waterfowl (and the planes flying overhead).
De caravan staat op het einde van het pad. Er komt geen verkeer, er zijn geen wandelaars, de stilte overheerst op het gekwetter van de watervogels na (en de overvliegende vliegtuigen).
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BettyJuly 4, 2026
The perfect "back to basics" experience in a pleasant, clean, and spacious setting.
The fact that you could only get there by bike made it even more fun for us.
P.S. You can park your car 1 km away... and transport your stuff in their wheelbarrow ;)Optimale back to basic gevoel in een prettige schone weidse omgeving.
Juist dat je er alléén met de fiets kon komen maakte het voor ons extra leuk.
Ps auto kan 1 km verderop....spullen vervoeren in hun kruiwagen ;)Warm welcome. A beautiful, peaceful, private spot with sweeping views. Views of meadows teeming with birds and aquatic life.
On the other side of the small dike, you can enjoy a swim in a little river. A charming, retro caravan with a perfect patio under a tarp. And fully equipped with all the comforts in a retro style. There’s plenty to do in the area: biking, hiking, and charming villages.Prettige ontvangst. Prachtige, rustige, prive plek met een weids uitzicht. Zicht op weilanden met veel vogels en waterleven.
Aan de andere kant van het dijkje kun je heerlijk zwemmen in een riviertje. Een leuke, retro caravan met perfect terras onder een tarp. En van alle gemakken voorzien in een retro stijl. In de omgeving is genoeg te doen; fietsen, wandelen en leuke dorpjes.This text is automatically translated.
Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:30 AM
- Contactless stay possible
- Firework-free surroundings
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. 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% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 8.
- 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.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: A
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials