Unique stay in the forest with privacy

Are you looking for a unique place to stay in the Drenthe countryside, with plenty of peace and privacy? Then this is the perfect place for you! You’ll enjoy plenty of privacy here thanks to its beautiful, secluded location in the middle of the forest. The interior is cozy, and there’s a lovely outdoor seating area. The accommodation is located in a small-scale park in the province of Drenthe.

The Accommodation
This romantic cabin is nestled in the middle of the forest and promises a wonderful stay. This secluded wooden cabin is built on wheels and features a wood-burning stove, a comfortable double bed, and a spacious garden with outdoor furniture. There’s also a fire pit outside so you can stay nice and warm around the fire in the evening. In this peaceful setting, there’s even a romantic swing, just a short walk away among the trees.

For restroom facilities, you can visit one of the four locations, where you’ll find, among other things, a lovely hot shower.

There is no Wi-Fi at the accommodation. However, there is one spot on the estate where Wi-Fi is available. You can park your car at the entrance to the grounds in the parking lot.

The Campground
This is a 20-hectare estate with a nature campground in Papenvoort, Drenthe. The owners strive to preserve the forest in a responsible manner, with great respect and love for nature. On the grounds is a glacial lake covering over 1.5 hectares. There are no pike in it, so you can swim there safely. It is an ancient pingo, with two natural springs. In the past, peat was extracted from the lake to heat the buildings of the municipality of Rolde. Fortunately, the deeper layer of loam remains intact. In and around the water, you’ll find water lilies and cattails among the flora, and salamanders, frogs, newts, and fish among the fauna. Fishing is permitted here. During your stay, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning with fresh rolls and spreads (a vegan breakfast is also available). There is also a sauna with a view of the lake, which you can book through the rental agency. The beautiful surroundings make for wonderful bike rides.

The Surroundings
The campground and the accommodation are located in the least densely populated part of the Netherlands: the triangle between Rolde, Borger, and Gieten. It’s an incredibly beautiful, wooded area with many swimming lakes, such as the Nije Hemelriek, 4.5 kilometers away near Gasselte. Drentsche Aa National Park is also nearby, as is Assen, the capital of the province of Drenthe. The accommodation is situated in the middle of the Hondsrug, a ridge that stretches from Emmen to the city of Groningen. The Hondsrug, together with part of the surrounding area, forms the only Geopark in the Netherlands. The area consists of coniferous and deciduous forests, small ponds, meadows, picturesque villages on es, streams, burial mounds, shifting sands, impressive beech avenues, heathlands, and fields, and is ideal for nature lovers who appreciate peace and open spaces.