Boshuisje Oude Willem
relax in the middle of the
Drents-Friese Wold
In Drenthe, close to the border with Friesland, lies Boshuisje Oude Willem in the heart of the Drents-Friese Wold. The holiday home features a large forest garden of over 1,000 m² with beautiful views of the Oude Willemerveld and the Tilgrup. If you are lucky, you might spot roe deer and storks in the fields. In this cozy cottage with large windows, you can enjoy the silence and the surrounding nature. The holiday home has a spacious living and dining room with an open kitchen and wood-burning stove, as well as a separate large conservatory. The house has two bedrooms, one with a double Swiss Sense bed and a sturdy bunk bed suitable for adults with good mattresses. The forest cottage has a sauna with a view of the nature reserve — perfect for completely unwinding after a long walk. Furthermore, the cottage is equipped with all kinds of conveniences: super-fast Wi-Fi, TV, washing machine, dryer, plenty of games, a record player, and a JBL tuner radio. In the garden there is a private bird hide with a photo pond, where two people can sit out of sight and watch the birds come to drink and bathe. And how great is it that you can walk or 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 🐾
All on one level
In the middle of nature
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Forest garden > 1,000 m², fenced, with several seating areas
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Wake up to birdsong
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Lots of windows, so you feel at one with nature
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Lots of birds in the garden and regularly roe deer in the field
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Private bird hide with photo pond in the garden
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Quiet location and open views
A real holiday feeling
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Welcome gift
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Swiss Sense double box spring bed
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Cosy interior
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Conservatory overlooking the garden and nature reserve
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Finnish sauna with panoramic window
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Wood-burning stove inside, fire outside
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TV, washing machine and dryer
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Games, books, TV, record player with LPs and JBL radio
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The best tips from previous guests
Good to know
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2 bedrooms: 1 double bed (160 × 200) and 1 bunk bed (90 × 200)
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New bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet
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Functional kitchen incl. Nespresso machine
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Everything you need for cooking
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Fully fenced: fence of at least 65 cm, 90 cm sheep netting at the back
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Fast KPN internet & Wi-Fi
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Private parking for 2 cars
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Herbs, oil, sugar, coffee for the first days, toilet paper, tea lights, shampoo etc. provided
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 (€68) and tourist tax (€2 per person per night) will be added as you continue, along with optional linen (€17 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?
The rates vary by season: April - October and November - March. And the summer holidays.
You see the rate when you select the days, and the number of people in the screen that opens next.
The rate on Friday and Saturday is higher than on Sunday - Thursday.
November - March: 10% discount from 4 nights, 15% from 7 nights
The last-minute rate appears if 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
