Nature house in Kockengen
Utrecht, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 0 bedrooms
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Pets not allowed
Welcome to this special spot next to the Spengense Mill in Kockengen. On the edge of the miller’s cottage yard stands the 1980s “Bassie and Adria” caravan. Facing west by the water, with sweeping views of the meadows. This is a place for adventurers who love getting back to basics. That means cooking on a camping stove, building a campfire, using an outdoor toilet, and showering with a solar-powered camping shower. Or 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 close to 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 is located in the heart of the “Green Heart,” and just outside this village, at the end of a dike, stands our little mill house. Even though you’re out in the middle of nowhere here, you can still reach Utrecht or Amsterdam within 20–30 minutes. We’re not accessible by car, but via a 1-kilometer walk along the dike (there are also two guest bicycles available). If you do end up bringing too much stuff, 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 there. 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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EstherAugust 12, 2026
It was a wonderful stay in an idyllic spot. I'd love to come back again.
Het was een superfijn verblijf op een idyllisch plekje. Kom heel graag nog eens terug.
What a special little spot this is.
There’s really only one downside: eventually, you have to leave.
The location is beautiful. Just one kilometer along a narrow dike, and there’s the caravan next to the windmill. You have a view of the meadows in the polder, and on the other side of the dike, you can take a refreshing dip. There’s a solar shower and a restroom in the front yard of the miller’s cottage. The caravan is fully equipped with kitchenware, a small fridge, and an outdoor kitchen. A kettle and some tea, sugar, etc., are on the shelf. Very well taken care of.
The hammock is the perfect finishing touch. Communication with the owner was easy—she was friendly and responded quickly.
The sunsets are beautiful, and waking up to the magical morning mist over the meadows is a delight. And even though it’s right in the middle of the Randstad, there’s a beautiful starry sky at night. There’s plenty to see, do, walk, and bike in the area.
It was the perfect spot for the eclipse.Wat een bijzonder plekje is dit zeg.
Er is eigenlijk maar één nadeel, je moet uiteindelijk ook weer weg.
De ligging is prachtig. Een kilometer over een smal dijkje en daar ligt de caravan naast de molen. Uitzicht over de weilanden in de polder en aan de andere kant van het dijkje kun je een verfrissende duik nemen. Buiten een solar douche en de wc in de voortuin van het molenaars huisje. De caravan is van alle gemakken voorzien qua keukengerei, klein koelkastje en een buitenkeuken. Waterkoker en wat thee, suiker etc staan op het plankje. Goed verzorgd.
De hangmat maakt het af. Makkelijke communicatie met de eigenaresse, vriendelijk en snelle reacties.
De zonsondergangen zijn prachtig en de magische nevel over de weilanden in de ochtend is fijn om mee wakker te worden. En ondanks dat het midden in de randstad is, mooie sterrenhemel in de nacht. In de buurt genoeg te zien, te doen, te wandelen en te fietsen.
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MaudAugust 7, 2026
The nature house isn’t just in a beautiful location—it’s also very cozy and fully equipped. It was exactly as described.
Communication with the owners was also great! They were very accommodating. We were even allowed to set up a small tent next to it, which made the stay perfectly suited to our needs. Definitely a place we’d love to come back to!!Het natuurhuisje staat niet alleen op een hele mooie plek, het is ook heel knus en van alle gemakken voorzien. Eigenlijk precies zoals beschreven.
Het contact met de eigenaren was ook heel fijn! Ze waren erg meedenkend. We mochten er zelfs een tentje bij zetten, waardoor het verblijf helemaal aansloot bij onze wensen. Absoluut een plek om nog eens terug te komen!!What a lovely nature house! We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, the view, the sunset, the water (wonderfully refreshing), and the company of all the animals. The windmill next to the house makes the place extra special—we even got a tour of it.
Wat een fijn natuurhuisje! We hebben erg genoten van de rust, het uitzicht, de zonsondergang, het water (heerlijk verfrissend) en het gezelschap van alle dieren. De molen naast het huisje maakt de plek extra speciaal, we kregen daar zelfs nog een rondleiding.
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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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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