Nature house in Kockengen

Utrecht, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Glamping
  • 2 persons
  • 0 bedrooms
  • Pets not allowed
9/10
5/5

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.

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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.

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Facilities

Utilities
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Small lake
Entertainment
  • Bicycles available (free) (2x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location


Reviews

9/10
5/5
  1. Esther
    August 12, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    It was a wonderful stay in an idyllic spot. I'd love to come back again.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    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.

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  2. Maud
    August 7, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    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!!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    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.

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  3. Peter
    July 28, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    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.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    The 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).

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Reviews (4)
9/10
5/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • 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

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

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

93610

Good to know
Stay details
  • 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

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

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

93610


Sustainability

  • Energy label: A
  • Natural Insulation materials
  • Built with natural building materials

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Facilities
Utilities
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Small lake
Entertainment
  • Bicycles available (free) (2x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
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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.
What does “Fireworks-free” mean?
The host indicates that the area is firework-free. Firework-free means that no firework bangs can be heard in and around the accommodation. You might occasionally hear some noise or see some light from fireworks set off outside the immediate area. It is important that you agree with the landlord on what you can expect.
Free cancellation within 7 days
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
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