Nature house in Balkbrug
Overijssel, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- Contactless stay
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
This nature house is a small guesthouse in the yard of an old monumental farmhouse on a hamlet. What is now a guesthouse was first a characteristic but also rather crooked, dilapidated shed where sheep, pigs and chickens lived, later storage for all kinds of farm clutter. Now it is an atmospheric cottage for a relaxing stay. When the shutters are closed, it is just the same little shed from the outside. But if you open all the shutters, the light pours in and it is a comfortable cottage with full kitchen, bathroom and a romantic sleeping loft under the old spur roof. Through cleverly placed windows, the beautiful, old trusses have remained completely visible. It is equipped with all modern conveniences. You rent this cottage including bedding and linen and a modest supply of coffee, tea and kitchen herbs. Recently (June 2023), the main building has been internally remodeled and three families with a total of five children live in this yard.
Nature and surroundings
The cottage is located on a not busy, through road to Zuidwolde. Directly from the yard of the nature house you can walk on old sandy paths that invite you to wander through the Reest valley. Meadows, fields, forests and heaths alternate in an ancient landscape through which the Reest, as one of the few freely meandering lowland streams in the Netherlands, meanders. And for cyclists there is much to enjoy. The Drenthe Heath is within cycling distance and the landscape around Balkbrug has preserved much of its old, small-scale character. Beautiful, characteristic villages such as Ommen, Dalfsen or Zuidwolde are easily reached via scenic cycling routes. The landscape can also be enjoyed close to home. In the forest wall is a sitting area where you can look out over the land with flowering meadows in spring, the setting sun in the evening, storks and with a little luck you can see the deer, pheasants and hares walking around.
Sustainability
Sustainability
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)
- No single-use plastic (water) bottles
- Water-efficient shower
- 100% natural cleaning products
- Biodiversity-friendly garden
- The garden is managed in a sustainable way
- Charging station electric car and bike
- Public transport within 1 kilometer
Facilities
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Contactless stay
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- General heating
- Charging station
- Garden (enclosed)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- TV
- Bicycles available (free) (2x)
- Dog bowl
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Bathroom facilities
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
Location
Location
Reviews
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Good to know
Good to know
- Check-in: 2:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- This is a fireworks-free nature house.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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