Flemish Region camping: Hidden Westhoek camping spot

4.45 (33 reviews)

Verified Beveren-aan-den-Ijzer, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium #s004229

Toilet

Hot shower

Drinking water

Electricity

Ways to spend the night

With your Tent
With your Caravan
With your Van
With your Motorhome

About this campspace

PEACE & NATURE
Wild camping on private property

Do you want to take a break and are you looking for a unique spot in the Westhoek to relax? We make our estate temporarily available for those who wish to camp in silence in a beautiful piece of nature.
With our micro-campsite we offer a very limited number of camping spots with lots of space and tranquility. It is a meadow of 3 ha with orchard and grove with many shady spots. You can choose your own spot. Outdoor overnight stay without luxury near the sea on the West Coast, the polders, the French border and Heuvelland. Only accessible after reservation.

Or are you looking for a place to camp privately in a group, with family or friends? That is also possible. A SEPARATE space, not visible to the others, is then kept free for the group. To ensure peace of mind, we do NOT mix groups with private spots. Request your reservation below.

An unexpected green piece of nature with a panoramic view over the fields and the village church in the distance. The estate contains an orchard, a small grove and is completely surrounded by a hawthorn hedge, the favorite place of many birds. You can enjoy their singing talents and the sounds of nature. You often see hares, pheasants and partridges. And a beautiful sunset, moon and starry sky - if it's not too cloudy. Pure nature!

It refers to a former 16th century castle farm of which only a partly walled farm is still visible. It is located in the village of Beveren-aan-den-Ijzer, which is part of the Westhoek, also known as 'Bachten de Kupe' (with 'Kupe' refers to the valley where the river Ijzer runs). A large part of this region is characterized by its war history. It is close to Ypres, Heuvelland, the art village of Watou, Veurne, Diksmuide, the Belgian west coast and 100m from the border with Northern France with Bergues and Cassel as beautiful places to visit. With a wooded and mountainous area to one side & the flat land towards the coast (the Moeren - reclaimed area in the 17th Century).

In addition to enjoying nature, you can also do many fun activities:
>Lovely cycling along cycling junctions
>Beautiful walking routes - e.g. the Dode Yzer walk can be started from here, about 18 km / two mountains walking route Heuvelland 7 km
>Laze in a hammock in our grove (bring your own)
>Wooded area where you can spot deer
>Fishing on the Yser in Roesbrugge (1km)
>Canoeing on the Yser in Roesbrugge or from Diksmuide (15km)
>Boat trip on the Yser in Lo-Reninge, info De Hooipiete (10km)
>Dierenpark De Zonnegloed, Oost-Vleteren (10km) >Horse riding in Koksijde, Oostduinkerke or Rodeberg (20km)
>Walking in nature reserve De Westhoek (De Panne)
>Golf & sailing in Oostduinkerke & Nieuwpoort (20 km)
>Tourism on the West Coast (20km)
>Theme parks Plopsaland and Bellewaerde (20km)
>Heuvelland with its beautiful landscape and wine estates Monteberg & Entre deux Monts : guided tour and wine tasting (20km)
>Many war sights in Ypres and surroundings (10km)
> Last Post Menin Gate Ypres, commemoration of fallen soldiers from World War I, daily at 8 pm
>Art village Watou & gallery Emergent in Veurne (10km)
>The best Trappist (abbey beer) in the world, to be tasted in the café/restaurant 'In de Vrede' of the Saint-Sixtus Abbey of West-Vleteren (5 km) and buy a few crates to take home! Always nice to surprise friends with it.
>Or drop by Bar Bernard's new brewery café. On the roof terrace you will be spoiled with a breathtaking view of the wide region around Watou (10 km).

Our village includes a cafe, a shop with farm products, a bread machine and within a radius of 10 km you will find a proxy delhaize (Proven), fresh bakery (Lo), ATM (Proven), doctor (Vleteren), pharmacy (Roesbrugge) and cozy restaurants.

A real camper showers outside, right? We installed a simple solar outdoor shower. This facility ensures that our guests touch the same surfaces as little as possible. A highly recommended facility by Campspace in corona times.
The site is remote. The accommodation is very limited. There are some mobile toilets with disinfectant spray that guarantee comfort. If you have your own Porta Potti, you can always bring it with you.

If you come with your tent or (cara)van, normal use of water and electricity for small conveniences (mobile phone, water heater, coffee maker...) is included. If other devices are connected (fridge, coolbox, etc.), an additional cost of 5 euros/n will be charged, to be paid locally on arrival. Please mention this in advance in your booking request and do not forget to bring an extension cable (50-100m). This gives you more options to choose your favorite place. We do not offer a charging point for a car.

If you come with your campingcar (max 6m): Electricity branch is optional 10 euros/day, to be paid on site upon arrival. Please also mention this in your booking request. We do not offer a sani station. For discharging and tapping off fresh water, etc., we would like to refer you to a fully equipped sani point / car wash nearby in Hondschoote (France 2 km).

Your host

nadine Go to map

Amenities

Drinking water
Fire basket
Toilet
Hot shower
Cold shower
Electricity

Available pitch types

Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.

Campsite with an unobstructed view

Tent
Caravan
Van
Motorhome

Are you looking for a quiet place to camp in the Westhoek? Then come to the estate, an unexpected green spot with a panoramic view over the fields and the village church in the distance. Pure nature. Beautiful sunset. Close to wooded area and the West Coast.

from € 28.00 per night

Campsite with an unobstructed view

With your Tent
With your Caravan
With your Van
With your Motorhome

Check-in between: To be agreed

Check-out between: To be agreed–2:00 pm

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 12

Guest can book the same day until: 12:00 am

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 3 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

For campers who really love beautiful nature and tranquility.

Currently, due to a major drought, NO Campfire and BBQ possible!

Any visitors must also register via campspace. No other visitors are allowed!

The small forest, the ast and the ramparts around the farm may not be entered. Stay at a sufficient distance from the axis (ramshackle).

Outside no music. No parties. Normal silence desired between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m.

As a lessor, we are not responsible for any accidents, damage, consequences due to suddenly changing weather conditions, theft or loss of material and/or personal belongings.

!! Clean up properly, don't leave any trash behind. Following the Scandinavian model, we ask that you take your waste back with you as much as possible.

Pets allowed: no

Your host, nadine

4.45 (33 reviews)

Hello, I am Nadine and I live here with John and our 3 kids. We enjoy peace and nature every day and want to share this with you in corona times. We can help you a lot in the area and John will be happy to tell you more about the war sites in the Westhoek and the region of Northern France. Our kids will come and take a look now and then. We look forward to meeting you!

Tips

Art festival Watou 10 min. Best beer in the world 10 min. (Trappist West-Vleteren, St Bernardus), Heuvelland 10 min, sea 20 min
Idyllic environment, pure tranquility, enjoying a unique cloud game and beautiful sunset

Reviews

Tom

Tell us about your experience
The communication and contact with the host was super easy. She was very friendly and the campground was very clean, peaceful, beautiful and everything was as promised on the website. I give it a 5/5 :)

Tips for new guests?
tips: get up early to see the sunrise ;)

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Jan

Tell us about your experience
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful place! The setting sun, the vastness, the hares and birds. The shower was great!

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Theo

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We both really enjoyed our stay. We had a view of a beautiful sunset, could use the outdoor shower, the toilet and were received very warmly.

Nadine was very welcoming and there were several fun things to do in the area. Definitely recommended to spend a weekend in your own country!

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Maud

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We had a great time there. The host is very friendly. the toilet and shower may be a bit basic, but any doubts quickly disappear when you see the landscape. It is a beautiful meadow with a good portion of shade. You almost feel alone there, other campers are 100m or more away. You can camp anywhere you want. A really great place and we will definitely go back. I'm even thinking of going back in a few weeks

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Ilyas

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I had a pleasant stay. See you again and thank you!

August 2022

Sanne

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Everything was fine, a pleasant stay

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Lise

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Thank you for the beautiful camping site. We enjoyed!

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Elize

Tell us about your experience
Nice place and environment for camping. Nice view.

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly and accessible host

Tips for new guests?
Just over the French border you have something super cool to eat, at a Brocante chez louis

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Host nadine has responded

Nice that you were there! Always welcome.

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Alex

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Hi Nadine, we had such a lovely time with you and such a pleasure to get to meet you and John. Come and stay in our field next time you travel to the UK! Warm wishes.

July 2022

william

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Hello, we had a nice weekend at your domain. Everything went perfectly. Definitely until next time!

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Celine

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Super nice! Recommended!!

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Host nadine has responded

Thank you for staying with us!

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Pim

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Amazing place! Best sunset in my life.

How was the contact with the host?
Wash good.

Tips for new guests?
The best places don't have electricity. Keep that in mind.

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Host nadine has responded

Thanks Pim. Very nice to have you as guests!

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Amber

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Thanks for the nice location, we enjoyed it!

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Berten

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Hi Nadine, thank you for the welcome, the lovely place and an unforgettable sunset. Definitely until next time!

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Evgeni

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Hallo Nadine! Het was een geweldige minivakantie waar we met veel plezier van genoten hebben. Nog eens bedankt om ons als gasten te hebben ontvangen!

August 2022

Lisa

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Bye Nadine! Thanks for the fantastic place, thanks to you our camping trip was still a success. We will definitely come back.

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Scout Krisztian About the scout program

Tell us about your experience
During my stay at Nadine's Campspace I was able to rest and enjoy the beautiful nature! The space offers plenty of parking options and privacy, while it has one of the best sunset view's in the area. †

How was the contact with the host?
Nadine was very friendly and welcoming. She took the time to welcome me and get to know me personally.

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Willem

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This is a beautiful campspace for those who love the countryside, nature, the vastness of the landscape. And for those who love France, because you are right on the border. The place itself is very spacious, neat and sober and you will receive a friendly welcome.

If you like the wide open space of Flanders' fields and the proximity of France, you should come to this campspace in the countryside close to the border. The spot itself is very spacious, clean and simple with a friendly welcoming....
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How was the contact with the host?
Simple, practical and cozy....

Tips for new guests?
Don't rely too much on Garmin in this area.....

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Host nadine has responded

Thanks for staying with us Willem!

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Ellen

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What a beautiful place! Relax in the quiet nature and with a beautiful sunset!

How was the contact with the host?
Nadine was immediately ready to welcome us. Great host!

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Host nadine has responded

Thanks for staying with us!

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Wouter

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Het was de eerste keer dat we voor een nachtje kamperen niet naar de Ardennen gingen, maar Noordwaarts trokken. Op het moment dat we het veld zagen wisten we dat we een goede keuze gemaakt hadden. Wat een prachtige plek; rust, natuur, een prachtig panorama, een fantastische zonsondergang, een zalige outdoor-douche, de Franse kust op 25 min rijden en als kers op de taart de gallopeerende paarden in de nabijgelegen weide. We kijken ernaar uit gauw terug te keren!

How was the contact with the host?
zeer goed!

Tips for new guests?
book more than one night :)

August 2021

Host nadine has responded

How nice! Thank you.
See you soon.
nadine

Kevin

Tell us about your experience
Wonderfully quiet camping spot with a beautiful view of the sunset.

How was the contact with the host?
Very kindly received and good explanation about the region.

Tips for new guests?
The shower works on the heat of the sun, so showering in the morning can be a bit chilly

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Host nadine has responded

Thank you for being our guests!

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Kaat

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Nice place in the Westhoek, lots of space and privacy, it almost looks like wild camping. Ideal location for visiting Watou arts festival and walking (or cycling) along the Yser.

How was the contact with the host?
Good!

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Host nadine has responded

Thank you for being our guest!

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Jan

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A very nice experience

How was the contact with the host?
very cordial

Tips for new guests?
Recommended for calm and wide view and beautiful sunset

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Host nadine has responded

Thank you! to have received you.

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Walter

Tell us about your experience
Calm spot. There is little comfort, only water, a shower and electricity. You can enjoy birds and the sunset. A wonderful place to quietly enjoy nature.

How was the contact with the host?
Nadine was friendly and invited us to enjoy the sunset.

Tips for new guests?
Only come if you want peace and quiet and expect little comfort.

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Hans

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Great place if you like a lot of space and love nature.
Toilet and shower are basic.

How was the contact with the host?
Fine

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Sofie

Tell us about your experience
A very nice place, lots of space with a panoramic view...basic facility with outdoor shower - nice and refreshing or chilly, it's a surprise! - and toilet cubicles. Peace, birds everywhere, horses in the surrounding meadows, plenty in the green surroundings with the Yser in the first kilometers on Belgian soil nearby. Village centers of Beveren and Roesbrugge in the vicinity. Pleasant owners, smooth appointments.

How was the contact with the host?
Fast, smooth and friendly, but also at a distance... camping spots and home owners far from each other, so each other's privacy remains intact. Good tips about the area and what to do. Let the meadows take their course, not artificially constructed plots.

Tips for new guests?
Sunset with a view of the French-Flemish border region
Bread machine in Beveren, bread sale in supermarket in Roesbrugge.
Located on many walking routes and cycling junctions, less suitable for those who want to view Poperinge and Ypres up close.
Be sure to cycle or walk across the border...

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Host nadine has responded

Thank you for your stay and glad you enjoyed it!
We are located in an agricultural / rural area and with its specific regulations, we can only offer the basic needs. The water in the shower is heated by the sun, so the temperature is not always the same. Back to basics. Enjoy, along with nature.
Beveren-aan-den-Ijzer is a tiny village centrally located between Poperinge - 15 km and Heuvelland, Ypres, Diksmuide, West Coast - all at 25 km. Ideal as a base for walking, cycling in the different directions or to move around short distances by car and explore the different places up close.

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Manu

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idyllic setting, pure tranquility.

How was the contact with the host?
very friendly and helpful hostess.

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Jac

Tell us about your experience
Fantastic place, it is still really quiet here. Slept well and enjoyed the peace.

How was the contact with the host?
Friendly host. Easy to make appointments with.

Tips for new guests?
If you like space and tranquility, this is your place. There is much to experience within short distances.

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Host nadine has responded

Thanks for being our guests!

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Stijn

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Beautiful spacious meadow with many fruit trees.
Spacious place.

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Robby

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Nice, quiet location to pitch your tent. However, the price is too high for the limited facilities available.

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Host nadine has responded

Hi Robbie,

However, we try to describe everything very well in the text and photos. It is about simplicity, silence and purity. Feeling at home and de-stressing in a unique and well-maintained domain, where only the most necessary utilities are installed where possible. Back to basics. Slow living, along with the rhythm of nature. And this in a region full of views, the National Park of the Westhoek.

Pure nature has become a luxury. And this is what we stand for with our camping spot.
But maybe you had more expectations of a really equipped campsite with more facilities, a smaller surface, more populated and closer together, without the pure nature experience but with more entertainment.
We are therefore very sorry that you did not camp in a place that you were looking forward to.

Regards,
nadine

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Kristof

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Very nice place! Unfortunately not good value for money. €70/night for only cold water shower (1 for the whole campsite) and a Dixi. It is a pity that it is indicated that a hot shower is possible, because we have not experienced a single x.

How was the contact with the host?
Good.

Tips for new guests?
If you don't mind taking a cold shower in any weather, this is a nice place to camp. Unfortunately we didn't think it was worth the money.

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Host nadine has responded

The price is 20 euros and not 70 euros. The text clearly states that we offer outdoor overnight stays without luxury and that there is a mobile toilet and solar shower. The water is heated by the sun, along with nature. Someone recently sent me 'lovely shower'. We regret that you did not experience this. But maybe it's because of the extreme heat and that you didn't feel the heated water. Glad you liked the place. Everyone can stay there peacefully, very far from each other, as it were a private place.

Unique nature spots are not easy to find. The moment you were there, other lodgings had thanked me for opening up our beautiful domain and allowing them to camp there. I surveyed them for the basic plumbing and this was absolutely sufficient for them. They were grateful to me and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sunset, shooting stars and then the blood moon came up. Unforgettable they said. And they will come back. And that's why we do it. For those who want to step out of their comfort zone and enjoy nature to the fullest. Back to basics. Where it all started.

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Ben

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This was my first negative experience at campspace.
No privacy in the shower. No proper toilet. No separate water tap ... but 12 connections for electricity !?! The location is beautiful!

How was the contact with the host?
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Tips for new guests?
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Host nadine has responded

Hi Ben,

Each camp space has its own individuality. Nobody is professional. Everyone approaches it in his own way, the way he sees the beautiful things in life. And that's the fun of it. To avoid all misunderstandings and to clarify our 'back to basics, enjoy with nature' approach, we have added a very detailed text.

But you hadn't read the accompanying text - you told us that when you arrived. That's why you expected something that wasn't there and your review is wrong. There are 2 portable toilets, well known to you. These are cleaned twice a week and are equipped with disinfectant spray. During your stay 3 campers stayed here. Someone also brought their own porta potti. So they couldn't possibly have been dirty. However, there is no running water. That is also not possible because they are in the meadow, located in an agricultural area. This entails limitations in terms of comfort, no installation of underground pipes allowed - we installed electricity above ground, but this does ensure a unique location with a beautiful nature experience - as you yourself indicated. A curtain is provided for privacy in the shower. This can't be a problem.

Hereby reaction from camper William during your stay. 'I had a good stay at your domain. Everything went well. Maybe till next time.'

We understand your frustration but regret that it has to be this way. When you left early you sent a message 'Dear Nadine, we had to leave earlier than planned. Best Regards. Ben and Kris'. I was thinking of a family reason. And then three weeks later this negative review. We live in an age of openness and we are certainly open to criticism. We can only learn from it. But this is sneaky. As a classic 65+ visitor you bring the rating down with this and you are not punishing me, because I can refute it, but the people who would certainly have a good time here. Because there are already many.

I hope this has made the concept of campspace clear to you. It is not a chain of 1 owner with all the same experiences, but a very diverse range of camping in nature. Especially for open-minded people.

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Janet

How was the contact with the host?
Not at all she took my money.
She canceled the request i didn't get a billing or booking confirmation.....after campspace said i made a second booking but weird that i don't have a confirmation or document or i could download..
But at least refund if you're not there.
The last time I make a reservation with the site

Tips for new guests?
Be very careful with booking or unless they send you a confirmation pdf

August 2022

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What you can find in the area

Beach or seaside
River or stream
Mountains
Urban area
Forest

Ways to spend the day

Hiking
Cycling
Sightseeing
Wildlife watching
Boating
Canoeing or kayaking
Fishing
Surfing

Sustainability

Waste separation
Food products from locals in the region
Green power
Heat pump
Solar water heater
Organic cleaning products
Water-saving measures

The meadow has only native plants. Forest with breeding ground for waterfowl and native bird species.
Relax among the undisturbed sounds of nature, songbirds...

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 3 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Pets allowed: no

Checking in and out

Check-in between: To be agreed
Check-out between: To be agreed–2:00 pm

Campsite with an unobstructed view

Nature and wildlife

Activities

Former guests' pictures

Ways to spend the night

About this campspace

Your host

Amenities

About this campspace

Amenities

Food and drink

Comfort & Fun

Sanitation

Electricity

Seating area

Available pitch types

Campsite with an unobstructed view

Campsite with an unobstructed view

Cancellation Policy

Rules

Your host, nadine

Tips

Reviews

Tom

Jan

Theo

Maud

Ilyas

Sanne

Lise

Elize

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Alex

william

Celine

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Pim

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Amber

Berten

Evgeni

Lisa

Scout Krisztian About the scout program

Willem

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Ellen

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Wouter

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Kevin

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Kaat

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Jan

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Walter

Hans

Sofie

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Manu

Jac

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Stijn

Robby

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Kristof

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Ben

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Janet

What you can find in the area

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