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Hello welcome! If you're looking for peace and quiet and want to enjoy nature, you've come to the right place. My place is in the middle of the agricultural area of Zuid-Beveland. From here it is a short walk to the 'Veerse Meer' with the Piet forest. You can go canoeing and swimming there, it is a well-known place for outdoor sports in Zeeland. I live here with my dog, sheep, chickens, rooster and two cats. I've been working from home for my second-hand bookshop for 20 years, so you don't need to bring any books, though: if you're the writer!
There is plenty to do in the area and at the same time it is quiet here, in the evening it is dark sometimes there is a beautiful starry sky. In the morning you will be woken up by the crowing of the rooster!
Fire basket
Hot shower
Covered kitchen
4.92 (48 reviews)
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Acceptance rate: 90%
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My name is Joel and I live in the house with my dog, there are more pets: chickens and a rooster and 2 cats. I work a lot at home for my second-hand bookshop so you do not have to bring a book ... although that is very nice if you are the writer yourself!
Choose a book from my "store" a huge shed
Sleep between the sheep and chickens
The nearest supermarket/bakery is 7 km away
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a wonderful stay in Joel's idyllic garden
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Thank you very much for the open and warm contact!
We'd love to come back =D
September 2023 · Translated from german
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Friendly and very hospitable.
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Good
September 2023 · Translated from dutch
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Supper nice location! Nice and quiet between the fields. :)
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Supper friendly and open (also cute cats :) )
September 2023 · Translated from dutch
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We thought it was a beautiful location to really relax in nature! We also found some nice books in the bookstore. Great weekend
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Joel is a very nice and friendly host. We felt very welcome!!
Tips for new guests?
To enjoy
September 2023 · Translated from dutch
Thank you for this description and beautiful photos. You were wonderful guests!
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It was very nice camping with Joël: quiet and cozy. With a lot of natural life in the garden :-)
Joël hospitably shares what the place has to offer: fresh figs, eggs, tomatoes, wood for a wood fire, neat toilet and shower, kitchen with fridge and tips and experiences if you ask.
And of course also the tranquility (therefore not always quiet ;-)) of the polder, the beautiful views, the Veerse lake so close by, and the barn full of books.
Joël is warm and straightforward at the same time. She strikes a very pleasant balance between being helpful and present and letting you do it, I thought. Very nice!
Tips for new guests?
take it easy :-)
cycling junction routes
Oranjezon nature reserve
canoeing at Kanoa
August 2023 · Translated from dutch
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Had a wonderful camping experience with my 11-year-old daughter. Nice quiet area and still plenty to do within cycling distance or just in the garden 😉.
Joel, family and friends received us super hospitably. Very child friendly!
Warm memories made!
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Spontaneous, straightforward, attentive and warm.
Ideal!
Kind regards for Joel van Noor and Katrien.
Tips for new guests?
Nodes cycling in the area.
Pack water shoes if you want to visit Veerse Meer, want to go supping/kayaking...
August 2023 · Translated from dutch
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Had a wonderful stay with Joel! Completely relaxed in a green environment with animals, a book shed and the Veerse Meer. In addition to a kitchen, chairs and a table are also available at the camping spot.
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Smooth and clear communication
August 2023 · Translated from dutch
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Super nice place to stay. Quit place, beautiful location, enough space for the tents. Very comfortable with a kitchen, toilet, chairs etc.
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Joel is very friendly, quick in communciation, she shares eggs from the chickens and figs from the trees.
Tips for new guests?
Limited shadow
August 2023
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What a lovely place! Joel’s garden is very confortable and the access to the kitchen and bathroom is a real plus when you travel this way.
The garden is very peaceful and you may even have the luxury of seeing the hot air balloons scrolling further in the sky.
Joel is very welcoming and accommodating.
I’ll definitely keep this address in my notebook !
August 2023
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We had a nice stay with Joel, in a wonderful and relaxing environment. The beautiful open fire place was a nice addition for us! Furthermore, the contact with Joel is good, and she likes to have a chat every now and then!
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Clear, honest and fast.
August 2023 · Translated from dutch
Dear Eve, thank you for your review! I saw that you were having a good time, your burst of laughter every now and then was good to hear! I think laughter is healthy. Thanks for cleaning up the prunings and have a nice summer ahead with a nice day with friends!!
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Very nice experience, so far my best campspace experience yet! Very friendly welcome (her dog was also very quickly used to my presence). Joel is a very pleasant person to talk/connect with. Cozy yard to set up your tent in a peacefull environment. Sufficient facilities, nice co-campers but certainly not to busy. The evening at the bonfire was very nice!
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Very nice!
July 2023
Ha Samuel, you were a pleasant, enthusiastic guest. I remember when I asked if you (you and the other guests) wanted a fire, you immediately got up to get to work, a few things were cleaned up that evening and that was nice. Thank you for your positive review!
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Beautiful, quiet camping pitch in the garden. All amenities available. Really enjoyed my overnight stay! The Veerse Meer is a fifteen minute walk away. I enjoyed a fresh morning swim in the lake...
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A super nice welcome by Joel, I immediately felt at home. Joel is very attentive to her guests. I also received a lot of information and tips for my further journey.
July 2023 · Translated from dutch
Thanks for this review Hilde.
I hope you enjoyed your first cycling camping holiday, it certainly looks very professional on the photo! I thought you were a nice, sporty guy. Have a nice summer.
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Recommended!
Joel is a very friendly and hospitable woman, you immediately feel welcome. Chickens, a cat and a dog are walking around in the garden, all asking for cuddles. It is nice to sit by the campfire.
The bathroom and kitchen are neat and equipped with everything you need, and in the kitchen you can take eggs from the chickens for breakfast.
July 2023 · Translated from dutch
What a fantastic review, thank you. Nice photos too.
Happy reading and have a nice summer.
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Blissfully quiet place, nothing more needed. The book shed is almost a magical place in these fast digital times, beautiful.
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Very friendly and open.
July 2023 · Translated from dutch
Hi Styn,
thank you for this well-described review. A person doesn't really need that much. Nice that you were able to photograph a deer! I was happy with your help, have fun reading the Golden Books and have a nice summer.
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Superb night in the countryside at the end of the world.
Kitchen, sanitary: Great!
How was the contact with the host?
Very good contact with Joel.
Thanks for the good eggs.
Tips for new guests?
Do not hesitate to take your bikes to explore the region. : to Kortgene, Zierikzee, Renesse
May 2023 · Translated from french
Dear Oliver,
In the meantime, so many people have passed, I can no longer see faces in front of me.... Thanks for this review, perhaps one photo failed or is it a photo of the night? The end or the beginning?!? Have a nice summer !
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It was wonderful to be able to stay in such a peaceful place. It is also incredible that you can browse for hours in the book warehouse that is filled to the brim with gems of books. Even with the animals, it is a super cozy paradise on the edge of the dike.
How was the contact with the host?
Joel is a super sympathetic woman, where you certainly don't have to hesitate to ask anything. She will assist you in word and deed to explore Zeeland. This is how you get to new places again.
Tips for new guests?
Try to take into account the position of the sun in the summer. set up your tent so that it is not in the sun all day. :)
July 2023 · Translated from dutch
Best family,
Thank you very much for this review, glad you like books! And yes, it looks more and more like the South of France in the 70s here, I remember vacations (I was a kid then) with melted butter in a tent. Maybe we should all become kinder to the earth, live on a much smaller scale and certainly not fly! Have a nice summer.
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Wonderful, what a peace and space! Set up your tent between the meadows with a happy dog, cat and chickens. A kitchen where you can find and use everything to cook with. A big shed full of books. You can walk to the Veerse Meer within 10 minutes. Wonderfully quiet for cycling in the area and very nice hostess top!
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Comfortable
June 2023 · Translated from dutch
Wow what a great review, thank you. You were great too!
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A wonderful hostess in idyllic farmland and the most magical environment. Hens, two charming sheep, & a very friendly cats and dog :-)
The facilities are great and the whole place in enchanting. If you like peace and quiet this is definitely for you
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Marvelous. Kept me informed as to arrive before dark so I didn't get lost :-)
Tips for new guests?
Observe and enjoy to the wonderful anoyand location, a taste of paradise
July 2023
Thank you Julian, it was a pleasure to meet you and see how you connected with the other guests, marvelous !
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Our stay there was beautiful! The place is peaceful and surrounded by nature and animals, it's amazing. Best of all though is Joel.
Every morning she kindly gave us some fresh eggs from the chickens, and she was very caring for us throughout our stay. We definitely recommend staying there and checking the bookstore.
Thanks for everything Joel!
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Contact with the host was great, she was very quick and responsive on camp space and gave her phone number when that became necessary
June 2023
Thank you so much for this review ! My motherfeelings and educationskills are maybe too much but i liked your stay here and i'm really proud for your biking skills ! Thanks for the nice risotto with "nettles' from my own garden in the frigo !!! Have a nice summer !!
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Wonderful, very hospitable oasis in the Zeeland polder land.
Everything you could wish for is available.
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Excellent
June 2023 · Translated from dutch
Thank you for this review and your help. Meanwhile, a storm has fallen.
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Super place - wonderfully quiet area, beautiful garden, with sheep, chickens - a farmland idyll. The kitchenette and shower, while basic, were ideal.
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Joel is the Masarati of farm garden landlords. Exactly the right balance between friendly and interested on the one hand and allowing you peace and privacy on the other. The book collection (Joel is a used book seller) is a big plus - I went home with a stack of books that I couldn't have found elsewhere.
June 2023 · Translated from dutch
Hi Dirk,
This is a review that is right on target, that's how it is here and that's how I live here, thank you very much ! Apparently you don't like fast, expensive Italian cars either because it's a Maserati (just looked it up) Enjoy reading and thanks for the 25%. Good luck with writing, if you write something about Zeeland I like to read it.
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In a word: great! Delightful garden, so atmospheric, so quiet and yet cozy with the dog, the chickens and the cat. And of course the spontaneity and humor of Joel. It's all rather piecemeal, but we find that nonchalance a relief. Finally not so raked. Handy even at tropical temperatures and strong winds: a kitchen for cooking and a large fridge that you can use.
We had a very good time at and with Joel. The space of Zeeland is blissful. For connoisseurs: highly recommended!
How was the contact with the host?
Top. Fast and adequate.
Tips for new guests?
Do for an unforgettable experience.
June 2023 · Translated from dutch
That is actually a very nice summary of how I live here. Don't spend more than what comes in, but with my pets, lots of greenery and space. Guests are allowed to watch in the garden for a few days. I don't need that much, but I always have a roll of duck tape and straw strings within reach. Thanks for this review!
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Everything as expected, was the ideal stay for me, unfortunately I couldn't stay longer myself. Perfect for escaping the busy life
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I was received like family, very hospitable, good chat, perfect what I needed
Tips for new guests?
To enjoy
June 2023 · Translated from dutch
Hi Jeroen,
It was nice to cycle with you with Droppie. Lots of reading and drawing pleasure for your daughters and all the best for the future!
Regards Joel
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Beautiful spot in the Zeeland countryside if you like peace and space
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Super, forgot tent poles but was immediately resolved! Nice and uncomplicated! Will definitely come back again
Tips for new guests?
If you like space and tranquility without too much luxury, the ideal place and rediscover Zeeland
June 2023 · Translated from dutch
Thank you and auf wiedersehen. Happy reading for your daughter and greetings from Droppie.
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It was wonderful to stay with Joel. We were allowed to set up our tent on a lovely piece of green with beautiful trees and a few meters from two funny sheep. We never got bored! It is quiet and green. There are many things to do nearby. The amenities ensure a carefree stay. We were allowed to take a look at the charming bookshop! Great for a weekend get away from it all.
How was the contact with the host?
Very good, Joel was prompt and direct in her communication.
Tips for new guests?
Be sure to pop into the bookstore! Take a walk to the forest or the Veerse Meer from the cottage.
Day trips to the various Zeeland villages/Cities.
May 2023 · Translated from dutch
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Fantastic stay & fantastic host!
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Great! Joel makes you feel like at home!
Tips for new guests?
Just enjoy :)
May 2023
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most wonderful, joel was kind and generous and the location was stunningly beautiful. i felt very happy to be there, and in hindsight wished i spent a day exploring the area!
July 2022
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There was one summer day in March. We saw spring and summer that day Immediately book to go camping.
But how cold it was on April 16-18.
We have already forgotten the cold, a few days later.
What will remain are the beautiful memories:
the sun during the day,
the beautiful garden,
beach and sea
some nice red mugs
a wonderful hostess Joel and
two beautiful books by our childhood heroes Joop ter Heul and Pim Pandoer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
April 2021 · Translated from dutch
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the campsite and host were perfect, nothing to report. You have a kitchen toilet and shower (+ 2 chairs and table outside and woodfire) for yourself so don't even need to bring cooking material
September 2020
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I would give location and host 5 stars out of 5. Everything was just perfect. I will go back in spring!
September 2020
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My stay was absolutely amazing. Just the place was so beautiful, in the middle of nature with the sheep and dog. And Joel was a very nice host, because she gave us all the space to just do our thing. Whenever we wanted to reach out to her and have a little chat for some tips, she was there to just guide us. perfect balance between a good contact, but not like an overwhelming approach. It was amazing. My tip is to just stay there and do more Campspaces!
September 2020
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We had a wonderful time there! Gorgeous landscapes all around and peaceful place to camp. Our host was very friendly and had a great sense of hospitality. The animals of the farm delighted my grandchild, feeding the sheep, collecting the eggs and playing with the dog. And thousands of books to read in any language!! I highly recommend this place!
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We enjoyed our stay so much, We, two old schoolfriends Griet and Nele and our 5 children were received very friendly and helpfully by Joel. We could set our tent in the idyllic orchard. As a not experienced camping traveler, it was very nice to say that Joel had a shower, toilet and kitchen available for us. Our children really enjoyed the play garden, animals, and I myself really liked looking through Joels collection of second hand books. It is a must, and we certainly come back another time!
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We had a very nice and authentic stay with Joel in Wolphaartsdijk. We were wonderfully relaxed in the middle of the wide polder between the chickens and sheep. We were allowed to use their kitchen and toilet, which was all well arranged. Had nice conversations with our hostess Joel who also provided us with fresh eggs and information about the area. All in all a great weekend!
June 2020
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Nice place tucked away in the polder of Zeeland. We went with the motorbike and enjoyed the setting sun, the Veerse lake (only a 10 min walk), and a nice cold beer at the campfire. In the morning we were woken up by chickens and lambs. All in all a great place and I hope nobody discovers it ;-)
May 2020
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We had a lot of fun with Joel in the backyard. Warm welcome, spacious camping spot in the lovely garden. Very nice and complete with all facilities that we could use. For young and old this is a nice destination with all animals, the trampoline and swing, light a fire, BBQ, and lots of fun to do in the nearby area. Recommended!
June 2020
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The stay was very nice! We were warmly welcomed and shown around the garden. Due to the Corona measures we had access to a private shower, toilet, and kitchen! The location was beautiful with lambs, chickens, a dog, and two cats in a large garden full of blossom trees and a vegetable garden. We were allowed to light a campfire in the evening and there was a second hand bookshop from which we could read as much as we wanted! In the morning we were treated to fresh eggs. The house was surrounded by nature, a 10-minute walk from the Veerse Meer. An ideal starting point for kayaking, walking, cycling, swimming, or lying on the beach. The Zeeland coast is about half an hour away. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone!
May 2020
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My friend and I had a lovely time in Joel’s backyard. Due to Corona she currently only receives one household at a time, which means that it is even quieter and that you have all the space. The kitchen is very nice, we could use cutlery, plates, cups, and even a pan. And the bathroom was also for private use, wonderful. You can feed leftovers to the chickens and your eyes can enjoy the vegetable garden, beautiful flowers and plants, and a cornfield adjacent to the garden. You are really in the middle of nature! In the shed, you can choose one from the wide selection of children’s books, very nice! In short, a paradise. Joel responds quickly to your questions by email and during our stay, she was helpful and generous. She would come by every now and then to ask how we were doing in the garden and for a nice chat at the campfire. Other than that, she let us do our thing and we let her.
June 2020
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We really liked it there, my girlfriend says it’s like paradise. Joel is very hospitable and warm. But she also just lets you do your own thing and she does her thing. And it is very luxurious that there is also a kitchen that you can use and a shower. We have two children, our daughter was crazy about the bookshop Joel has and our son was very happy with the chickens and the sheep. He was able to eat an egg that he grabbed himself. Very quiet and we had a very good time. If we had to rate it, we would give it 5 out of 5.
July 2020
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It was a very pleasant experience. The host was very friendly with letting us use her garden for camping, shower, toilet, and kitchen for cooking. She even gave us fresh eggs from her own chickens every morning and left books from her 2nd hand bookstore for us to read in the kitchen that she thought we would find interesting a very sweet gesture. She was of course quite clear on maintaining her privacy and recommended us to camp in a spot in the garden where both she and us would have our own spaces, and also requested us to give some space to her animals, which we were fine with. The campsite itself is difficult to reach without a car/bicycle, and is kind of in the middle of nowhere, but that was what we loved about it. Overall it was a fantastic experience and we would be happy to return!
May 2020
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Joel's campspace is very nice! I pitched my tent in a sort of secluded spot on her yard and enjoyed the quietness and nature surroundings very much. Joel is very hospitable and I've felt very welcome. I highly recommend this space.
May 2020
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I had a wonderful time at Joel's campspace. She was incredibly quick to reply to my last-minute booking and she was very friendly and helpful upon arrival. Her campspace is perfect! A little patch in her beautiful garden with access to a kitchenette and bathroom with hot shower. The area lends itself well for a quick escape from city life to enjoy the outdoors. And not to mention Joel's second hand bookshop on site, a hidden gem! I very much enjoyed my stay and will most definitely be returning.
April 2020
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It was my first Campspace and one that will be hard to beat I think. The place is an oasis in the polder. Sheep and chickens scurry around, frogs wake you up and Joels hospitality knows no bounds. There is even a small but complete kitchen that you can use and a shed full of wonderful books if you are bored. Tip: Do not forget that the nearest supermarket is 7km away and closes earlier than you are used to from the city.
June 2020
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It was very pleasant to stay with Joel. Everything was great! She was very hospitable and it was very relaxing. A beautiful location within walking distance of the Veerse lake. Highly recommended!!
July 2020
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Lovely spot and enjoy the last such on the dike. Being able to walk to the water was also ideal.
How was the contact with the host?
Excellent contact. Once on location very nice, relaxed and helpful.
Tips for new guests?
Ask about the privacy of the place you get so that your expectations are in line with that.
July 2023 · Translated from dutch
Whoooopsie, do I live in that place? I'm not there that often, but I like to walk with Droppie on the dike. Thanks for the photos and the review! Regards Joel
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The location is well ago in the middle of the countryside and right behind the sleeper - an old dike. You have a wide view. The camping spot in the garden is nice, with the sheep, chickens, cat ("Malibu" or "grandma") and dog.
In October it was not convenient to stand under and next to an apple/pear tree, and the sheep already had the best part of the garden, which limited the possibilities to set up the tent. But that still works as I had a small tent.
There is a simple kitchen with, among other things, a kettle.
How was the contact with the host?
Joel is super nice and helpful.
Tips for new guests?
If you come from the north by bike with luggage, you can't cross the footpath, because you have to climb over a fence.
Inquire in advance whether there is enough space to set up the tent(s), given the other animals and fruit trees.
October 2022 · Translated from dutch
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Sad ending but overall a good experience... The way in was spectacular, the fields are a fantastic view to enjoy. Joel has a beautiful garden with chickens and sheep that are a joy to watch.
How was the contact with the host?
As we were leaving, we did not wanted to interrupt Joel in her duties so we left in silence. She ran after us to tell us how disappointed she was although we apologized (which I do not see as necessary as we didn't do anything wrong) several times she didn't saw it the same way and continued critiquing us, that was a sad end for a calmly stay.
August 2023
Sheep
Chickens
Birds
Lake
Forest
Deer
Hiking
Cycling
Swimming
Waste separation
Solar panels
Go cycling !
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.
Actually there are not many rules, but I do not like very loud music. Take each other into account, do
Don't smoke in the house and tidy up your mess, very easy, right? No excessive use of alcohol either. Please visit in consultation, also coordinate the arrival time and departure.
Every camper can choose books from my shop with a 25% discount!
Pets allowed: no
Check-in between:
12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Check-out between:
10:00 am–12:00 pm
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