Question 1

Can I park at the forest houses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each house can accommodate 2 to 3 cars and the Eco Forest Villa can accommodate 4.

Question 2

Is the cottage accessible by public transport?

Accepted Answer

You can order a special public transport taxi from Meppel train station that will take you to the house and back to Meppel.

Question 3

Are there fireworks around the houses on New Year's Eve?

Accepted Answer

No, all areas where the forest houses are located are firework-free. There are also few houses in the area. In the distance you can hear some carbide.

Question 4

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

1. For Boshuisje Wateren you can check in at 3:00 PM and you must check out before 10:00 AM.
2. For the other forest houses you can check in at 3:30 PM and you must check out before 10:30 AM.
3. At the Eco Bosvilla you can check in from 4:00 PM and check out before 10:30 AM.

Question 5

How far away is a supermarket?

Accepted Answer

There are supermarkets in Vledder, Diever and Dwingeloo. You can also order a delivery service. If you type the location of the forest house on Google maps and then supermarket, you will see them clearly on the map.

Question 6

Is there a wood stove?

Accepted Answer

All forest houses except the Bosvilla have an outdoor stove. Forest house Wateren I and II also have a wood stove inside. At Forest house Wateren I, II and Forest house Doldersum there is wood to use for approx. 2x stoking. At Forest house Wateren II, De Eekhoorn and Forest house Oude Willem bring your own from for example a Gamma or Praxis.

Question 7

Can we store our bicycles in a sheltered area?

Accepted Answer

All forest houses have a shed or shelter where you can safely store your bicycles.

Question 8

Is the internet connection fast and good enough to work?

Accepted Answer

The internet connection is very fast. Boshuisje Wateren I, II and De Eekhoorn have fiber optic. The other houses have a very fast KPN connection (5 Mbit/s upload and 50 Mbit/s download). Perfect for a workation or if you want to start your weekend on Friday and make a video call from the house. Watching Netflix etc. is also fine.

Question 9

Are the forest houses child-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Boshuisje Wateren I has a child gate at the stairs. In each house there is a Prénatal Baby bed, with Prénatal mattress and a molton and fitted sheet and of course a high chair. There are also children's toys. Any dangerous cleaning materials should be put away yourself. There is child protection on the sockets in the villa.

Question 10

Where can I find the general terms and conditions?

Accepted Answer

You can read it here (https://www.boshuisjesdrenthe.nl/voorwaarden).

Question 11

What are the cancellation conditions?

Accepted Answer

In case of cancellation more than 6 weeks before the start of the stay by tenant or landlord, 100% of the deposit will be returned. If the tenant cancels, we charge 40,- euro administration costs (Eco Bosvilla 50,-).

In case of cancellation within the period of 6 weeks, no refund will be made. We recommend taking out cancellation insurance.

Question 12

How can I pay for the booking?

Accepted Answer

Payment can be made via the payment link in the invoice upon booking or via a direct bank transfer.

Question 13

When do I pay for the booking?

Accepted Answer

When booking you pay 50% and the reservation is final. 6 weeks before arrival you pay the remaining 50%.

Question 14

Are dogs welcome?

Accepted Answer

Dogs are very welcome! The number of dogs must fit the house, if you are in doubt: consult with us.
We do not charge for dogs. In order to continue doing this, we ask guests with dog(s) to leave the house as good as hair-free and to check the garden before departure. There is a vacuum cleaner available. Handy to bring a blanket for the dog and old towels for the possible muddy paws 😉. The houses are cleaned extra well.

Question 15

Are the gardens fenced and can my dog run free in the garden?

Accepted Answer

• Boshuisje Doldersum is completely fenced with a fence of mainly 90 cm (small piece 75 cm).
 • Boshuisje Oude Willem is 3/4 fenced with a 65 cm fence and a deep ditch at the back where a 90 cm high sheep net from Voss Farming with sturdy double pins has been placed over the entire width.
 • Forest house Wateren I is completely fenced from the back of the house, partly with a fence and partly with a natural branch hedge of 70 cm and higher.
 • Boshuisje De Eekhoorn in Doldersum and Wateren II are not fenced. Parts of the garden do have a branch wall. There is a sturdy sheep net available of 90 cm high and 25 meters long with sturdy double pins to cordon off the terrace from the house. Bring your own long line and attach it to a tree can also work well.
 • The Eco Bosvilla Wateren is not fenced. There is a sheep net available of approx. 40 meters long and 90 cm high with a sturdy double pin from Voss to fence off part of the garden. Bring your own long line and attach it to a tree can also work well.

Question 16

What are the house rules?

Accepted Answer

• No parties or loud talking in the garden after 10pm
 • Guests leave the house as they found it
 • If something is broken or damaged, please report it to us before departure so that we can resolve it quickly.
 • Dogs: Guests with dogs must check the house and garden thoroughly before departure, so that guests do not know afterwards that dogs have been there: hair-free and garden checked. This way we can continue to receive dogs free of charge. Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms. If your dog jumps on the couch, bring plaids and possibly old towels for the muddy paws.
 • Charging cars is reported in advance and settled afterwards. Charger is 220V and via a normal socket. Not fast but handy for a night. Rate 35 cents per KWH (we pay that to Essent). At the Eco Bosvilla this is not necessary, there is a charging station.
 • Excessive gas consumption by leaving the heating on unnecessarily will be settled afterwards. For this we look at the average consumption of guests in certain periods and the temperature outside.

As long as this goes well, we do not charge a deposit.

Question 17

What are the duvets made of?

Accepted Answer

Boshuisje Doldersum and Oude Willem have down duvets, the other houses have synthetic ones.

Question 18

Kan ik de serre bij Boshuisje Oude Willem in alle jaargetijden gebruiken?

Accepted Answer

The conservatory of Boshuisje Oude Willem can be used from spring to autumn in warmer weather. The conservatory heats up quickly in the sun. The conservatory is not suitable for heating for a long time with the heating. This gives an enormous gas consumption, since it is not insulated.

Question 19

What types of coffee machines are there?

Accepted Answer

Each cottage has a filter coffee machine and a Nespresso machine with a separate Nespresso milk frother.

Question 20

Can I receive a message in case of cancellation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that's possible, just leave your email in the email field. And follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boshuisjesdrenthe/)| Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/Boshuisjesdrenthe)

Question 21

And in case of a last minute?

Accepted Answer

We communicate last minute information via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Boshuisjesdrenthe)and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boshuisjesdrenthe/).

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