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Camping at the farm on the Dokkumer Ee.

4.77 (44 reviews) Verified Stiens, Friesland, Netherlands #s003971

Ways to spend the night

  • Tent

  • Caravan

  • Van

  • Motorhome

About this campspace

Come and enjoy the peace, nature and farm life at our farm. We are located in a hamlet in a natural environment in Friesland on the river Dokkumer Ee. There are cows, sheep, horses, chickens and a dog on the farm. We would like to let you enjoy the farm life.

You can camp in the 'hôf', a field that borders the cycle path between Leeuwarden and Bartlehiem. From here you have a beautiful view of the river Dokkumer Ee.
There is a simple shower, washing facility and a toilet car.

The village of Stiens is 4 km away. There is a waterfront restaurant within 1 km. The city of Leeuwarden is 8 km by bike. The departure point of the boat to Ameland is half an hour by car.
The area is suitable for multiple activities such as:
- To walk
- Bicycles
- Fishing
- Canoeing (2 canoes available)
- Swimming (open water)

We look forward to seeing you!

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Your host

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Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

  • Hot shower

  • Rain shelter

About this campspace

Come and enjoy the peace, nature and farm life at our farm. We are located in a hamlet in a natural environment in Friesland on the river Dokkumer Ee. There are cows, sheep, horses, chickens and a dog on the farm. We would like to let you enjoy the farm life.

You can camp in the 'hôf', a field that borders the cycle path between Leeuwarden and Bartlehiem. From here you have a beautiful view of the river Dokkumer Ee.
There is a simple shower, washing facility and a toilet car.

The village of Stiens is 4 km away. There is a waterfront restaurant within 1 km. The city of Leeuwarden is 8 km by bike. The departure point of the boat to Ameland is half an hour by car.
The area is suitable for multiple activities such as:
- To walk
- Bicycles
- Fishing
- Canoeing (2 canoes available)
- Swimming (open water)

We look forward to seeing you!

Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

  • Hot shower
    Available for all guests

  • Rain shelter
    Available for all guests

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

  • Hot water

  • Dishwashing sink

  • Electric kettle

Comfort & Fun

  • Swimming pond or river

Sanitation

  • Toilet

  • Hot shower

  • Cold shower

Electricity

  • Electricity

    Against payment of 2 euros per day
  • Phone charging station

Pet-friendly

  • Pets allowed

In case of rain

  • Rain shelter

Family-friendly

  • Animals on site

Parking

  • Parking on site

Views

  • Sunrise view

  • Sunset view

  • River view

  • Field view

Seating area

  • Picnic table

  • Outdoor seating area

Available pitch types

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

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Camping with enjoying farm life, peace and nature

Bring your own
  • Tent

  • Caravan

  • Van

  • Motorhome

from € 20.00 per night
Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
3 pitches

Camping with enjoying farm life, peace and nature

  • Tent

    With your Tent

  • Caravan

    With your Caravan

  • Van

    With your Van

  • Motorhome

    With your Motorhome

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: 16

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

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Dogs are allowed, but please keep them on a leash in the yard. We also have a dog ourselves.

Electricity in the form of an extension cord / camping cord is available for a fee of 2 euros per night

Pets allowed: yes

Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
3 pitches

Your host, Ylse

4.77 (44 reviews)

Host is verified by Campspace

Acceptance rate: 100%

My name is Ylse and I live on a dairy farm in Friesland with my parents Piebe and Marijke. We enjoy living here and enjoy the beautiful nature and farm life. We like to share this with others and think it is important to give people a glimpse into farm life.

Tips

  • Have a delicious meal on the waterfront at Restaurant de Winze

  • Take beautiful evening walks along the Dokkumer Ee

Reviews

Jacob

Tell us about your experience
Wonderfull place, with everything you need, water, power, shower, toilet.

Located next to a very beatifull canal.

How was the contact with the host?
Easy, quick.

July 2023

Host Ylse has responded

Thanks for the review!

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Marco

Tell us about your experience
A lovely quiet place in a meadow right next to the farm, with a view of the Dokummer Ee and the boats that sail by. The farm business goes on as usual, but nevertheless a very quiet place. The plumbing is a bit simple, but that is more than compensated by the rural setting and the friendliness of the people.

How was the contact with the host?
The contact was fine.

Tips for new guests?
Take bicycles with you, it is easier to see some of the area by bike than on foot

August 2023 · Translated from dutch

Thomas

Tell us about your experience
very nice Hoff I can only recommend unfortunately the weather didn't play along during our stay would have been even nicer

How was the contact with the host?
The hosts are super nice and take the time to answer questions and guide you through the operation. They try very hard to explain everything

Tips for new guests?
At Petrus Sonne with beeches 😉 my wife says rubber boots 😂👍😉

July 2023 · Translated from german

Jan

Tell us about your experience
Had a great stay. Plenty of space.

How was the contact with the host?
Very positive. Extensive explanation about modern farming. Very educational!

Tips for new guests?
Make sure you can camp without electricity.
Sanitary is very basic, but clean!

July 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Thank you for the nice review and visit!

Regards, Ylse

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Oscar

Tell us about your experience
Nice location next to a small village with little night noise. We had a cozy camping spot near the water, which was pleasant to wake up to in the morning.

How was the contact with the host?
Host & co were super friendly and, despite the drizzling drizzle, were ready to make our stay as nice as possible. They offered a tour of their farm, which unfortunately we didn't have time for, but delay is not cancellation.

Tips for new guests?
Tip top location to be immersed in the recommendations of the hosts themselves. Even with the dog 'Boeke', who is wildly enthusiastic about visitors, everything was fine!

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Oscar,

Thanks for the review, glad you liked it so much. Who knows see you soon!

Regards, Ylse

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Niek

Tell us about your experience
Nice and quiet area, close to the water and countryside.

How was the contact with the host?
Open and relaxed welcome by the host. On arrival we had a good explanation about where we could find everything (despite the fact that we were only on location at 11:00 PM)

Tips for new guests?
You have to love the silence and accept the smell of a farm (that is their core business after all) but for us this place was a gem to go back to in the future.

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Manon

Tell us about your experience
Lovely quiet spot on the canal. Beautiful pasture with a view of the horses.

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly! Even had a tour of the company and viewed the milking robot.

Tips for new guests?
Ask for the tour.

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Manon,

Thank you for your review and visit!

Regards, Ylse

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Mike

Tell us about your experience
Nice place behind the farm close to the Dokkumer Ee.

How was the contact with the host?
Ylse was on vacation, mother Marijke was the host.
Excellent contact. She also gave us a tour of the company.

Tips for new guests?
Walking and cycling along the Ee. Enjoying the peace and quiet.

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Glad you had a nice stay. Thanks for the review!

Regards, Ylse

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Bonne W

Tell us about your experience
Wonderful place in the middle of nature at the farmer's yard with a view of the Dokkumer Ee. Simple facilities but everything is clean and works fine. The whole family likes to help and the dog Boeke likes to come by and is very sweet.

How was the contact with the host?
Quick answer and immediately made a proposal to let us go across the street with the neighbors boat to go to Grutte Pier.

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Bonne,

Thanks for the fun and who knows see you next year!

Regards, Ylse

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Michel

Tell us about your experience
Very nice experience and nice quiet place with unobstructed view. Also got an interesting tour and good conversation by and about dairy farming.

How was the contact with the host?
Good contact, responds quickly.

May 2023 · Translated from dutch

J.J

Tell us about your experience
The campsite and surroundings are top notch, sanitary facilities need modernization.

How was the contact with the host?
Fine and friendly and helpful and social. Dear all!

Tips for new guests?
Real farm!

May 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Thank you for the review and your visit!

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Han

Tell us about your experience
A lovely spot in the Frisian countryside. Really at the farmer with sheep in the meadow. We were very warmly welcomed and Ylse gave us a tour with an explanation of their farm. In short, it was a wonderful Pentecost weekend.

How was the contact with the host?
Good. The family was very nice.

May 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Thanks for the review and fun. Who knows until next time!

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Marchien

Tell us about your experience
It is wonderful at the farm on the Dokkumer Ee. You are a bit away from civilization, but it is so nice and quiet.

How was the contact with the host?
As far as we're concerned, fine.

Tips for new guests?
A tour of the farm is worth it!

May 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Thanks for the review and your fun!

Regards, Ylse

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Daniel

September 2022

Elia

Tell us about your experience
Ylse was very helpful and friendly. We had a great tour and learned a lot from it. The environment is also very calming.

How was the contact with the host?
The contact was very good and fast. In addition, we were able to communicate easily during the stay. They are very flexible and friendly.

Tips for new guests?
Bring mosquito repellent :)

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Hendrik-Jan

Tell us about your experience
A very nice authentic place. We had beautiful weather, so that was a big plus. Always windy. Nice campsite on the Dokkummer EE. Very cozy with all those sailors and other paddlers. Also many cyclists who responded nicely. Shower works well, but took some getting used to! Everything needed was there. Toilet was fine, also good lighting at night. Not luxury but perfect for nature campers. Sorry the pictures are
didn't quite work out the way I wanted to drag it.

How was the contact with the host?
Ylse and her family have guided us well and tell nice stories about the farm itself, the cows, sheep and horses. Furthermore, we were well received on arrival and escorted. They came every day to have a chat and also had a lot of company from Boeka the dog, very sweet.

Tips for new guests?
Lots of cycling and boating opportunities. in Stiens itself to eat well in Grand Cafe. Do make a reservation.

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Klari

Tell us about your experience
We arrived very spontaneously at the remote farm. Ylse was on vacation and her parents didn't know how lucky she was. Nevertheless, everything worked great. The hosts were very relaxed and friendly. Our dogs were able to play a lot together and we slept peacefully and comfortably.

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly and not pushy. We got a tour of the farm.

Tips for new guests?
Simply enjoy :)

August 2022 · Translated from german

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Klari,

Glad you had a good stay and enjoyed it so much!

Regards Ylse

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Koen

Tell us about your experience
One nice quiet place

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly spontaneous people

August 2022 · Translated from dutch

Daniel

August 2022

Marianne

Tell us about your experience
Plenty of space, nice tour of the farm and beautiful surroundings.

How was the contact with the host?
Very nice people, super fast response via camspace chat. You feel very welcome. Boeke (their dog) is also a fun animal

Tips for new guests?
Take your bike with you, you can go in many directions (Dokkum is beautiful and authentic), cycling along the Ee and Leeuwarden is nearby.

August 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Thanks for the review. Nice that you were there!

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Ivo

Tell us about your experience
Lovely spot in a beautiful location.

How was the contact with the host?
Very pleasant. Very warmly received and helped by the whole family.

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loran

Tell us about your experience
Spacious piece of grass next to the farm where I could park my tent and car. Also next to a river which was very nice on the hot days I was there.

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John

Tell us about your experience
Very well received by very nice people there. Nice place right by the water. Had an interesting tour of the farm. All in all a great weekend

How was the contact with the host?
Very well received and super friendly.

Tips for new guests?
Take you everywhere 😉

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Thanks for the review. We had a lot of fun this weekend!

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Scout Krisztian About the scout program

Tell us about your experience
We stayed for one relaxing and peaceful night at Ylse's Campspace. We enjoyed the beautiful nature and quiet in the area. It was very easy to have access to walking and biking paths directly from where we parked. We definitely recommend staying at her well equipped Campspace.

How was the contact with the host?
Ylse and her boyfriend were very friendly and attentive. Ylse showed us around their beautiful farm and gave us some very valuable insight into their daily life on a farm with a lot of animals. Thank you again for the tour and the great time we had!

Tips for new guests?
If you have a kayak or SUP, you should definitely bring it with you as the Campspace is right next to a large river.

June 2022

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Kristian,

Thanks for the review. We really enjoyed welcoming you here and are glad you enjoyed it.

Regards Ylse

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Femke

Tell us about your experience
What a beautiful and peaceful place. Ilse and her family were very friendly and welcoming. The tour of the farm was also very nice and interesting. We will definitely come back here again!

How was the contact with the host?
This was good. Ilse responded quickly to my messages.

Tips for new guests?
Take the tour of the farm. You can enjoy beautiful walks in the area. And within walking distance you can take the ferry to restaurant De Winze.

June 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Femke,

Thank you for your review! Until next time.

Regards Ylse

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Yvonne

May 2022

Christine

Tell us about your experience
Wonderful days spent at the minicampig. Everything is rudimentary, clean and fresh. Beautiful view over the endless farmlands and located on the route of the Elfstedentocht.

How was the contact with the host?
Very nice contact with the hostesses / hostess. Friendly, welcoming and very helpful.

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Host Ylse has responded

Thanks for the review! We found it very pleasant.

Regards Ylse

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Willie

Tell us about your experience
We had a wonderful week, really enjoyed the peace and space in this place.
Boeke, the owners' super sweet dog, was best friends with Roef, our dog.
Ylze gave us an extensive tour of the farm. Very interesting!

How was the contact with the host?
The contact with the host was fine. We received a quick response and full cooperation when we had to cancel a night at the last minute.

Tips for new guests?
Definitely go sailing!

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Willie,

Glad you had such a good experience! Thanks for the fun.

Regards Ylse

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Peter

Tell us about your experience
we had a wonderful stay in Tichelwurk, a very nice camping spot right on the Dokkumer EE and the cycle path of the eleven cities route.
have also cycled a lot and enjoyed the peace and the view with all the passing boats.

How was the contact with the host?
the contact was very friendly and warm, many thanks for your hospitality.
We are also proud of the farmer, but you knew that
also dog Bouke and cat Bregje are the friendliness itself.
we would like to come back to this nice place in Friesland.

Tips for new guests?
definitely recommended if you want to explore Friesland.

August 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

We also had a lot of fun, thank you and hope to see you again!

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Martine

Tell us about your experience
As experienced Campspace campers, we can confidently say that our stay on the farm of Ylse and her family was a hit. The tranquility, the spot by the water, the warm shower, the barn that we used as a living room during days of summer storm, Boeke, the sweetest dog in the world, the kittens in the hayloft and the vast and beautiful Frisian landscape were the ideal combination for a wonderfully restful holiday.
Guests who wish to do this will be given a tour of the farm. We also liked to participate and learned a lot about dairy farming, about the 24 hours a day that the farmer is ready for his animals and how the farmers in the region work to protect meadow birds and sow fields full of flowers for the insects (where we could also walk there during our evening walk). Without a doubt a very special holiday and we will definitely be back!

How was the contact with the host?
The contact with the family was very nice. We could bike and borrow the canoes to explore the area on the sunny days, were allowed to taste homemade yogurt and occasionally had a nice chat.

Tips for new guests?
Cyclists who make beautiful trips in the area come here in abundance. The Eleven Cities are of course very worthwhile, but closer by are the ferry on the right of the canal and Bartlehiem (and further) on the left of the canal very worthwhile for a relaxing walk or bike ride. Ylse's friend, an enthusiastic motorcyclist, also knows how to tell us about all the beautiful places in the area.

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Hi Martine

Thank you for your fun over the past few weeks! And hopefully see you soon :).

Regards Ylse

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Erik

Tell us about your experience
Super sweet dog, nice people with a nice company. Very nice neighbors who baked pancakes for us this morning! Nice spot with a view of the Dokkumer Ee!

How was the contact with the host?
Very good. Got a tour.

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

Thank you for the review, we enjoyed having you there. Have a nice holiday!

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Harry

Tell us about your experience
Despite the bad weather, a warm and friendly welcome. The shower and the farm tour are the highlight of the stay. From the field you look over the Dokkumer ee and you can relax from the staring at the boats that pass by.

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Ilse

Tell us about your experience
We spent a number of wonderful days in the camper with Annemarie and her family. We were able to pick a spot on the property next to the farm. At night it was wonderfully quiet. Our daughters immediately loved the (good) horses and enjoyed the cuddling and the rides that Annemarie offers. We stayed an extra night and on the last day the three of us even went for a ride!
You will find shops within cycling distance and we also liked the nearby tea garden.
A place to return again!

August 2020 · Translated from dutch

Carolien

Tell us about your experience
What a nice stay in Stiens! On a farm far away from civilization you are on a beautiful field with max. 2 others at the Dokkumer Ee. You can watch boats all day long! And it was also very pleasant to be able to take a dip in this summer's heat. There is a small motor boat for rent and we have looked extensively at the cows, calves and horses and also helped. The most beautiful and tastiest shower in the stable of the farm. Enjoyed the hospitality and the place. Recommended!

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Jade

Tell us about your experience
The host (a family) was accommodating and gave us a tour around their dairy farm and allowed us to feed their calves. The farm itself is nestled in a quiet area, next to a canal used by many boats. The facilities are basic, but all you need. And the farm dog, Boeke, is a delight!

August 2020

Derya

Tell us about your experience
Ylse, the host, was very quick and prompt in answering my queries. The moment we arrived at the location, we were in love with the farm and the spot for our tent. So green, quiet and next to the farm animals. Ylse and her family were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. My son (10yrs) and I were waving at the boats passing along the river from our tent`s door. The toilet and basin were basic, but very clean. We definitely will go there once again in August, with friends this time.

July 2020

Anne

Tell us about your experience
We had a wonderful stay. The camping field next to the farm is beautiful; next to orchard and overlooking the Dokkumer Ee with passing boats. We had a lovely swim in the canal, there is a nice restaurant within walking distance and the farm is on a bicycle route to Leeuwarden. Ylse and her family are very hospitable; we got a tour of the farm, the children were allowed to bring the horses to the stable and play with the sweet dog. Sanitary is very simple, but spotlessly clean. Highly recommended, a beautiful place

July 2020

Attie de Jonge

Tell us about your experience
Great place, lots of beautiful skies!

How was the contact with the host?
Fine

Tips for new guests?
Everything is there, without luxury.

August 2023 · Translated from dutch

Stéphanie

Tell us about your experience
Comfortable holidays at a quiet starting point for day trips!

How was the contact with the host?
Ylse and her mother were always very attentive and looked after us very courteously.

Tips for new guests?
Don't miss Leewarden Prison! We liked that very much!

July 2022 · Translated from german

Host Ylse has responded

Thanks for the review!

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Koen

Tell us about your experience
One quiet spacious camping spot, with a beautiful view of the Dokkumer e

How was the contact with the host?
Very nice people always available

Tips for new guests?
There is no possibility to empty chemical toilet

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

akke

Tell us about your experience
The first place in Stiens might be a bit basic, but everything was there. Especially the peace and beautiful place made up for it. The tour of the 🐄 company was also fun.

July 2020

Paul

Tell us about your experience
The campsite is located at the end of a quiet road by the water, no traffic except for some boats. Lovely little place! Nice people with a farm with cows, calves, and “Doeke” the dog. Everything was there, shower, toilet, and laundry room with kettle and picnic table, which is nice for me as a “bikepacker”. If you like peace and quiet, this is an ideal place.

August 2020

Karin

Tell us about your experience
Basic, hospitable, nice place and just nice to be able to stand there. Do nothing more.

How was the contact with the host?
Cozy and friendly

Tips for new guests?
Be careful of places where the sun rises and sets.

May 2023 · Translated from dutch

Marjon

Tell us about your experience
On arrival I had to go through a large deep mud puddle with the car and caravan.
People 'wasn't that far yet, the grass still had to grow there...'. To prevent this from failing if I had to drive through it again and again, the farmer's wife suggested I park my car near their shed.
There I unfortunately ran into a rusty iron obstacle sticking out of the ground. They called this a bollard... to protect the barn doors...
Had a conversation and they only wanted to refund the costs of camping. No liability insurance or liability insurance was an option with them. I called you. (unfortunately name has been lost) and after consultation with that family, this was decided. So bad luck for me.
I was insured. And your site assumes no responsibility for these events. What struck me in the phone interview is that you wouldn't be able to visit every participant?
But on the site at this place it says 'landlord has been verified'
But is this correct? Strange...
With this landlord I strongly suspected that people think it is a nice extra income. I also thought the security left something to be desired. Especially the toilet cubicle.
Not hard to have an 'accident' there when you get out. And who is then responsible?

There is no such thing as a sustainable place.
Can't find anything related to that. Small calves with large ear tags gathered in a stable.
Lots of motorized activity on site.
And an almost constant strong slurry.

I really only have one piece of advice; these landlords are better off joining an SVR or Vekabo. Then they also have to abide by rules, including for the safety and protection of their guests.
And you have to be honest about 'verified'.

Did I have a Campspace feeling? No.
I was just standing with the farmer. (Even more expensive than what I normally pay on my own)

Kind regards from Marjon

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Ylse has responded

We are very sorry that Marjon experienced her stay this way.
Due to rainfall on the day of arrival, the entrance to the camping area had become a bit muddy.
During Marjon's stay we realized a second driveway, which solved this problem.

The accident with the pole was indeed very unfortunate. We have tried as much as possible to think along to come to a solution, even though it is not our responsibility.
Together with campspace and Marjon we decided to repay the camping money, to meet her costs.
We do our best to make everyone's stay as pleasant as possible, and hope that Marjon still enjoyed her holiday despite the setbacks.

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Surroundings

At this campspace
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What you can find in the area
  • River or stream

  • Urban area

Ways to spend the day
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At this campspace

  • Other, namely

What you can find in the area

  • River or stream

  • Urban area

Ways to spend the day

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

  • Swimming

  • Sightseeing

  • Boating

  • Canoeing or kayaking

  • Fishing

Sustainability

  • Waste separation

  • Solar panels

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Dogs are allowed, but please keep them on a leash in the yard. We also have a dog ourselves.

Electricity in the form of an extension cord / camping cord is available for a fee of 2 euros per night


Checking in and out

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

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