Boshuisje Oude Willem
relax in the middle of the
Drents-Friese Wold
In Drenthe, near the border with Friesland, lies Boshuisje Oude Willem, nestled in the heart of the Drents-Friese Wold. The holiday home boasts a large woodland garden of over 1,000m² with stunning views of the Oude Willemerveld and the Tilgrup. If you're lucky, you might spot deer and storks in the fields. Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature in this cozy cottage with its large windows. The cottage features a spacious living/dining room with an open-plan kitchen and a separate, large conservatory. The house has two bedrooms, one with a double Swiss Sense bed and one with a sturdy bunk bed suitable for adults and featuring comfortable mattresses. Furthermore, the cottage is fully equipped with all amenities: super-fast Wi-Fi, a TV, a washing machine, a dryer, plenty of games, a record player, and a JBL tuner radio. And how wonderful is it that you can walk and cycle straight into the forest from the house!
Take a look around the house
What can you expect
Suitable for 1 - 4 people + 1 baby
Dogs welcome 🐾
Everything on the ground floor
In the middle of nature
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Forest garden > 1,000 m2 with various seating areas
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Waking up to bird sounds
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Lots of windows so you are one with nature
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Many birds in the garden and regular deer in the field
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Quiet location and unobstructed views
An optimal holiday feeling
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Welcome gift
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2 person Swiss Sense box spring
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Cozy furnishings
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Sauna with view > week 11 2026
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TV, washing machine and dryer
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Games, books, TV, Record player with LPs and JBL tuner
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Top tips from previous guests
And good to know
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2 bedrooms: 1x double bed 160x200 and 1 x bunk bed 90x200
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Complete kitchen incl. Nespresso machine
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All necessary attributes for cooking available
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Enclosed garden 70cm+
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Fiber & Wifi
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Private parking space 2 cars
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bathroom with shower, sink and toilet
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Spices, oil, sugar, coffee, toilet paper, tea lights, shampoo, etc. available for the first few days
Guest Reviews
Corina, Nature house
"We enjoyed the garden with the great view and the many birds that came daily to the food that we had put down. Regular guests were the family of Hawfinch, Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker. Deer were regularly seen in the field.
The hanging chair in the conservatory was often used on days when the weather was a bit worse.
It was wonderfully quiet and dark at night and we slept very well. A perfect base to explore the area with all those beautiful
nature reserves within easy reach."
Anna, Naturehouse.nl
" Very atmospheric cottage with nice sitting areas to curl up with a book. The conservatory is a great place to have breakfast in the morning and enjoy the breathtaking view! Excellent beds, also not unimportant!
Beautiful walking area; unspoilt nature and expansive views"
Sandra & Eva, Guestbook
"My aunt and I had a great time here! We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and we were perfect here! It was a fantastic little house; everything is so neatly taken care of, and everything has been thought of. We enjoyed the lovely garden, we saw squirrels, deer and many beautiful birds, we played games and turned on records in the evening and we also had a lovely walk in the forest!
Thank you for taking such good care of us, we enjoyed it.
Ruben & Britt, Guestbook
"What a special place.
Sometimes you forget that such pearls exist. A surprise weekend arranged by my boyfriend and what a surprise this was! Exactly the peace and nature we needed! Thank you for this lovely house that is equipped with comforts: coffee, tea, lovely bed, record player and a bbq ☺ Thank you!
Tip: Lots of walking in this beautiful area. Get out of bed early to spot foxes and deer, eat at 'Aan de Sluis'
And especially enjoy everything the house has to offer."
Calendar and rates
Rates and how can I book?
What should I take into account?
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Arrival and departure days are flexible.
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The minimum number of nights is 2. Summer holidays: 7 nights. Sometimes a shorter stay is possible, in which case you can select this.
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Arrival and departure dates are dark green. Red means fully booked.
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After selecting your stay, you'll see the rate for this period. The cleaning fee (€65) and tourist tax (€2 per person per night) will be added as you continue, along with optional linen (€16 per person).
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Arrival and departure times vary slightly per house. Arrival around 3:30 PM and departure by 10:30 AM.
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Cancellation is possible up to 6 weeks before arrival, see the conditions
What is the structure of the rates?
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Rates vary by season: April to October and November to March, as well as during the summer holidays.
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You will see the rate when you select the days and in the screen that then opens you will see the number of people.
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Friday and Saturday rates are higher than Sunday - Thursday rates
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November - March: 10% discount from 4 nights.
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Last minute rate will appear when available
Boshuisje Oude Willem is very conveniently located for a walking and cycling holiday in Drenthe, a weekend away with the children and/or the dog. Close to Appelscha, Diever, Dwingeloo, Hoogersmilde and Zorgvlied