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Camping in the fruit orchard of Hoopmanna's Pleats

4.76 (17 reviews) Verified Boer, Friesland, Netherlands #s006136
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Ways to spend the night

  • Equipped tent

  • Tent

  • Van

About this campspace

Just have the feeling that you are in France and that it is so close. Camping in a beautiful spot in the fruit orchard. There is also room for a van. Enjoy the panoramic view with lambs, cows and horses. Spotting the lighthouses of the Wadden Islands in the evening, swimming in the Elfstedenvaart, beautiful sunrise/sunset. Self-reliance, natural location, simple facilities, adventurous, small-scale but spacious. We are not a real campsite. You can choose a spot yourself upon arrival. Sometimes we are there to receive you, sometimes you will have to fend for yourself. The chickens and cat Mormel will come to welcome you. We like to let more people enjoy our beautiful place located on the Elfstedenvaart between Harlingen and Leeuwarden. Ideal base for making all kinds of excursions from here. Depending on the period, fruit, vegetables and/or herbs are for sale, with a money box next to it. In Franeker there are supermarkets, pastry shops, butchers, nice fashion shops. A small market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Don't forget to visit the world famous Planetarium.
10 minutes from Harlingen, 20 minutes to Leeuwarden. If you are on your way to one of the Wadden Islands, it is an ideal stop to spend the night 1 day in advance.

Perfect for...

Nature lovers, walkers, cyclists, adventurers,

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Your host

Dania Go to map

Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

  • Fire basket

  • Firewood available

  • Hot shower

  • Rain shelter

About this campspace

Just have the feeling that you are in France and that it is so close. Camping in a beautiful spot in the fruit orchard. There is also room for a van. Enjoy the panoramic view with lambs, cows and horses. Spotting the lighthouses of the Wadden Islands in the evening, swimming in the Elfstedenvaart, beautiful sunrise/sunset. Self-reliance, natural location, simple facilities, adventurous, small-scale but spacious. We are not a real campsite. You can choose a spot yourself upon arrival. Sometimes we are there to receive you, sometimes you will have to fend for yourself. The chickens and cat Mormel will come to welcome you. We like to let more people enjoy our beautiful place located on the Elfstedenvaart between Harlingen and Leeuwarden. Ideal base for making all kinds of excursions from here. Depending on the period, fruit, vegetables and/or herbs are for sale, with a money box next to it. In Franeker there are supermarkets, pastry shops, butchers, nice fashion shops. A small market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Don't forget to visit the world famous Planetarium.
10 minutes from Harlingen, 20 minutes to Leeuwarden. If you are on your way to one of the Wadden Islands, it is an ideal stop to spend the night 1 day in advance.

Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

  • Fire basket
    Available for all guests

  • Firewood available
    Available for all guests

  • Hot shower
    Available for all guests

  • Rain shelter
    Available for all guests

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

  • BBQ

    Bring your own charcoal

  • Hot water

    Either you book in advance or you pass on later how often you have showered and I will send a tag

  • Refrigerator

  • Dishwashing sink

    Only cold water , hot water from the shower

  • Dining table

    There are several picnic tables

Comfort & Fun

  • Fire basket

    Only if the wind is right

  • Firewood available

    Against payment of 5 euros per evening

  • Trampoline

    At own risk

Sanitation

  • Toilet

    Bring your own toilet paper

  • Hot shower

  • Cold shower

Electricity

  • Electricity

    On request, preferably to be booked in advance

  • Phone charging station

    There are 2 charging points

In case of rain

  • Rain shelter

    Here you can cook with your own cooking equipment

Family-friendly

  • Playground for children

    There is a trampoline, rope across the ditch, rope in the tree,

Views

  • Sunrise view

    Haha, luckily yes

  • Sunset view

    The sunset is also beautiful to see

  • Field view

Seating area

  • Picnic table

    There are several picnic tables that can be moved.

  • Outdoor seating area

    There are general areas where everyone can sit

Available pitch types

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

Camping spot for tent
Bring your own

  • Tent

Self-sustainability. You can choose where you want to stand with your tent. The basic toilet, cold shower and sink are present. Additional facilities such as electricity, hot shower and wood for a fire are available on request for a fee.

from € 15.00 per night
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Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
2 pitches

Camping spot for tent

  • Tent

    With your Tent

Self-sustainability. You can choose where you want to stand with your tent. The basic toilet, cold shower and sink are present. Additional facilities such as electricity, hot shower and wood for a fire are available on request for a fee.

Check-in between: To be agreed

Check-out between: To be agreed

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? yes

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 18

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 1

Surface

  • Grass

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

Our motto is self-reliance.
Please bring your own toilet paper and do not leave the toilet dirty. You can get hot water from the shower to wash the dishes. Bring biodegradable detergent such as Klok or Ecover. If you want electricity at your camping spot, take a long cord with you to get to the connection point. If you don't have a place including a hot shower, you can take a shower for 2 euros; pass on how often you've showered and I'll send a little bit. You can use and move picnic tables. Trampoline available, own risk

Pets allowed: no

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Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
2 pitches

Furnished Glamping Tent

  • Equipped tent

Enjoy the luxury of not having to set up a tent and sleep on real mattresses, in the middle of nature with birds, chickens and lambs in the background. The tent is large enough to place an extra mattress or baby cot.

from € 50.00 per night
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Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
1 pitch
25m2

Furnished glamping tent

  • Equipped tent

    Equipped tent

Enjoy the luxury of not having to set up a tent and sleep on real mattresses, in the middle of nature with birds, chickens and lambs in the background. The tent is large enough to place an extra mattress or baby cot.

Check-in between: To be agreed

Check-out between: To be agreed

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 18

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 2

Number of beds: 2

Size per pitch: 25m2

Surface

  • Grass

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

Our motto is self-reliance.
Please bring your own toilet paper and do not leave the toilet dirty. You can get hot water from the shower to wash the dishes. Bring biodegradable detergent such as Klok or Ecover. If you want electricity at your camping spot, take a long cord with you to get to the connection point. If you don't have a place including a hot shower, you can take a shower for 2 euros; pass on how often you've showered and I'll send a little bit. You can use and move picnic tables. Trampoline available, own risk

Pets allowed: no

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Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
1 pitch
25m2

Small bus camper
Bring your own

  • Van

from € 22.50 per night
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Max. people
3 persons
Pitches
1 pitch

Small bus camper

  • Van

    With your Van

Check-in between: To be agreed

Check-out between: To be agreed

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: 18

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 1

Surface

  • Grass
    The place for the bus camper is on the edge of the fruit orchard where the surface is always hard enough

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

Our motto is self-reliance.
Please bring your own toilet paper and do not leave the toilet dirty. You can get hot water from the shower to wash the dishes. Bring biodegradable detergent such as Klok or Ecover. If you want electricity at your camping spot, take a long cord with you to get to the connection point. If you don't have a place including a hot shower, you can take a shower for 2 euros; pass on how often you've showered and I'll send a little bit. You can use and move picnic tables. Trampoline available, own risk

Pets allowed: no

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Max. people
3 persons
Pitches
1 pitch

Your host, Dania

4.76 (17 reviews)

Acceptance rate: 100%

Response time: fast

Tips

  • If you stand on the Elfstedenbrug you can see the 3 lighthouses of the Wadden Islands. Vlieland, Terschelling and Ameland

  • In this region there are many products for sale on the road. From eggs, onions and potatoes to books, antique garden tools and folding caravans

Reviews

Gerthi

September 2023

Sophie Hanne Nardinne

Tell us about your experience
The communication was clear and easy to follow. The place was exactly how they said it would be. So overall an amazing experience!

How was the contact with the host?
Very good

Tips for new guests?
The location is harder to find in the dark so try to be there before sundown.

August 2023

Pieter

Tell us about your experience
Absolute dream vacation for the kids and me. We didn't want to leave and will definitely be back. So much peace and nature. Completely de-stress in beautiful Friesland.

How was the contact with the host?
Dania is a very sweet woman and great with children. She has good tips about beautiful places in the area.

Tips for new guests?
We are used to going back to basics. This location is ideal for that. Recommended.

August 2023 · Translated from dutch

Maaike

Tell us about your experience
Had a wonderful few days in the fruit orchard of Hoopmanna's Pleats! Really pure nature and back to the basics! Lots of space around my tent and an unobstructed view. Surrounded by fruit trees, which gives a nice atmosphere and fresh fruit at breakfast :-) Toilet, shower, etc. are basic, but fine.

How was the contact with the host?
The contact with Dania was very nice. I could arrive whenever I wanted and I could choose a spot myself. The departure time was also very flexible. Dania responds quickly to messages / apps. We really liked that she showed us the orchard, tasted different apples and plums and told us about the history of the farm.

Tips for new guests?
If you are looking for peace and a pure experience, I highly recommend this location!

August 2023 · Translated from dutch

Thierry

Tell us about your experience
Very quiet corner, not far from the pier for Ameland, tranquility assured and very discreet host.

How was the contact with the host?
Efficient and responsive contact by email

Tips for new guests?
The rooster crows a little early ;-)

August 2023 · Translated from french

Stellata

Tell us about your experience
Nice spot in the middle of nowhere. Little luxury, if you need that you have to look further. I like the primitive, and it does have a hiding place (photo 1) and a wooden bathhouse (photo 2).

How was the contact with the host?
Warm and sweet person. Nice click!

July 2023 · Translated from dutch

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Anton

Tell us about your experience
Everything was fine. Very quiet and peaceful place. Thank you.

July 2023

Marciano

Tell us about your experience
Relax. There were only three of us there.

How was the contact with the host?
Quick response

Tips for new guests?
The shower knobs blue and red were reversed. Turn the blue one for hot water.

July 2023 · Translated from dutch

Kristel

Tell us about your experience
Wonderfully quiet place in a beautiful orchard. The shower and toilets are reminiscent of tree houses, and made for an adventurous feeling! The picnic tables were very nice, as was the shelter.

How was the contact with the host?
Good!

Tips for new guests?
-

August 2022 · Translated from dutch

charlotte

Tell us about your experience
Top location, very quiet camping site and very nice reception

How was the contact with the host?
Top! Friendly and welcoming.

August 2022 · Translated from dutch

roald

Tell us about your experience
In one word AMAZING

How was the contact with the host?
Very cordial

Tips for new guests?
To do!

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Kjell

Tell us about your experience
A very beautiful and quiet location, here you can relax between the open meadows with a beautiful view.
Perfect for an overnight stay after a long day on the islands.
Have fun here

How was the contact with the host?
Very warm and friendly welcome with all the necessary explanations about the area :)

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Cindy

Tell us about your experience
Lovely place. Feels nice, nice place with a view of sheep/cows and fruit trees. Lots of space and tranquility. We felt very comfortable.

How was the contact with the host?
A very nice woman, in four a chat and tips, but also gives you peace of mind. We also got vegetables from the vegetable garden.

Tips for new guests?
Bring your bike. Nice base to explore the area. To the mudflats, through the polders, between the sheep, to Franeker.

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Annelien

Tell us about your experience
Wonderfully quiet place with a beautiful view. Imagine yourself in Bali when you go to the toilet and shower via the walkway. You can take a hot shower for €2 each time. Sweet and nice owners.

How was the contact with the host?
Warm and nice!

Tips for new guests?
Don't put your camper on the far left of the field, I had a hard time getting out. Hard in, hard out ;)
You can use the canoe.

June 2022 · Translated from dutch

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Yoan

June 2022

Koen

Tell us about your experience
Very nice spacious place. Truly a place to relax.

How was the contact with the host?
Nice contact with Dania.

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

J

Tell us about your experience
Nice quiet simple place where self support is important. Electricity was not accessible to me and the sanitary facilities were very basic. Toilet did not flush eg Who likes silence and simplicity is in the right place.

How was the contact with the host?
by phone

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

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Surroundings

At this campspace

  • Chickens

  • Birds

  • Orchard farm

What you can find in the area

  • Lake

  • Beach or seaside

  • River or stream

Ways to spend the day
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    Hiking

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    Cycling

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    Wine or beer tasting

At this campspace

  • Chickens

  • Birds

  • Orchard farm

    Depending on the season, there are apples, pears and plums for sale

  • Orchard

  • Meadow or plain

  • Vegetable garden

  • Flower garden

What you can find in the area

  • Lake

    At Makkum, nice beach for children on the IJsselmeer

  • Beach or seaside

    In Harlingen there is a beach on the Wadden Sea.

  • River or stream

    The Elfstedenvaart is 100 meters from the campsite. Here you can swim. There is a swimming pond in Slappeterp

  • Urban area

    Franeker is 5 mn by car, 25 mn by bicycle. Harlingen 10 mn and Leeuwarden 20 mn by car

  • Meadow or plain

  • Flower garden

  • Coast

    The Waddendijk at 10mn car distance, by bike 30mn

  • Cows

  • Sheep

  • Goats

  • Horses or ponies

  • Birds

  • Vegetable farm

  • Dairy farm

Ways to spend the day

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

  • Wine or beer tasting

    in Harlingen

  • Horseback riding

  • Swimming

    Wadden Sea, Slappeterp, Menaldum

  • Sightseeing

  • Visiting nearby towns

    Leeuwarden, Harlingen, Franeker

  • Boating

  • Canoeing or kayaking

    Inquire if SUP

  • Fishing

  • Surfing

  • Wind sports

  • Making a campfire

    Only if the wind is right

  • Outdoor cooking

Sustainability

  • Waste separation

  • Self-grown food

  • Food products from locals in the region

  • Solar panels

  • Green power

  • Organic cleaning products

  • Water-saving measures

There is always a cold shower. A hot shower is available on request.
Please bring biodegradable detergent such as Klok or Ecover.
Separating waste

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

Our motto is self-reliance.
Please bring your own toilet paper and do not leave the toilet dirty. You can get hot water from the shower to wash the dishes. Bring biodegradable detergent such as Klok or Ecover. If you want electricity at your camping spot, take a long cord with you to get to the connection point. If you don't have a place including a hot shower, you can take a shower for 2 euros; pass on how often you've showered and I'll send a little bit. You can use and move picnic tables. Trampoline available, own risk


Pets allowed: no

Checking in and out

Check-in between: To be agreed
Check-out between: To be agreed

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