Rustic garden campsite with swimming pool in Stekene

4.90 (41 reviews)

Verified Stekene, East Flanders, Belgium #s000282

Toilet

Hot shower

Drinking water

Electricity

Ways to spend the night

Tent

About this campspace

Camp under the old chestnut trees, next to the swimming pool, on the lawn or a little hidden.
You can enjoy a swim in the heated swimming pool. Walking in the woods or in the water catchment area. Cycling and exploring the region.
Really 'relax'.
Going out for dinner in Stekene or Hulst, the most Flemish town in the Netherlands.
A little culture, also included, with the 'Verbeke Foundation', modern and contemporary art, both in the open air and inside the museum, about 2 km from our campsite. Worth a visit, both for adults and for children.

Perfect for...

people with young children for the swimming pool, culture enthusiasts for the museum, walkers for the woods

Your host

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Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

Fire basket
Fire bowl
Firewood available
Hot shower
Rain shelter

Available pitch types

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Under the chestnuts

Bring your own

Tent

Two places to camp with tents, in a quiet child-friendly environment, with tables, chairs, table tennis, heated swimming pool, A fridge, fire bowl, wood and barbecue. Within walking distance you have a bakery and butcher. Restaurants at 2 km. You can walk in the woods and water catchment area.

from € 20.00 per night

Your host, Lutgarde

4.90 (41 reviews)

Host is verified by Campspace

Acceptance rate: 33%

Response time: slowly

We are retired.
Avid campers themselves.
We like to get to know other people and to open our garden and swimming pool to campers.

Tips

Visit the fortified town of 'Hulst, 4 km from here. the water extraction area, the Stropersbos
Visit the Verbeke Foundation, open-air museum of contemporary art, within cycling distance
Monday is market day in Hulst, Saturday in Stekene village, Thursday in St.Niklaas
Two km from here you have restaurants, in the woods, the Boskafeetje and the Boshoeve. Also two km from here on the main track, 2 restaurants

Reviews

corvandenbosch

Tell us about your experience
Really super nice place between the trees. Lovely swimming pool

How was the contact with the host?
French and Lut.
Lovely people who are there, without being pushy, and cozy

August 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, Cor, for this beautiful score.
It was also fun for us, together with Margreet and the 2 French, at the campfire.
Lut and Frans

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Annie

Tell us about your experience
The garden where Lutgarde and François welcomed us is really very pleasant and planted with trees, we took advantage of the swimming pool and they also offered us bicycles.

How was the contact with the host?
Very warm, with drinks and time around a fire.

August 2023 · Translated from french

Host Lutgarde has responded

Merci purely ces belles paroles.
C' etait agreables avec vous autour du feu.

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Iris

Tell us about your experience
What a nice place this is! We have been 2 nights. Lut and Frans received us pleasantly. Nice swimming pool, toilet building, bbq, herb garden and fridge. Nice area where you can walk and cycle a lot (which we were also allowed to borrow).

How was the contact with the host?
Good, fast communication back and forth and very well helped, very hospitable and warm welcome!

July 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, Iris, for this lovely review.
We are also pleased to hear that you liked it.
Lut and Frans

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Ellen

Tell us about your experience
A prime location! Heated pool was a hit with my 2 teenagers! Very friendly people. Always coffee and tea. Wc and shower available in the garden. Close to forests, hiking trails, holly, verbeke foundation ... we have experienced 2 fantastic days in a very beautiful garden.

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly people and helpful.

Tips for new guests?
Highly recommended!

July 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you Ellen for this lovely review. You and your kids Jesse and Fieke were also very nice people.
Greetings, Lut and Frans

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Ozola

How was the contact with the host?
Fantastic!

July 2023

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thanks Ozola for these 5 stars.
You can definitely come back.
Greetings,
Lut and Frans

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G.J.P.

Tell us about your experience
It have been a wonderful 5 nights. A nice garden, lots of extra features; private bathroom, a shed when is was raining, a refrigerator, great! And .... a great swimming pool!

How was the contact with the host?
Our hosts knew how to balance privacy and interest. We felt at home.

July 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you for these nice words, we were happy to welcome you and to learn more about the Dutch colonies

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Aaron

June 2023

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Thanks

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Anita

Tell us about your experience
Fantastically sweet people a perfect backyard for the kids! Everything is present: hot shower, private bathroom, swings, heated swimming pool including toys, refrigerator and we used the fire pit every evening.

How was the contact with the host?
Accessible and fast communication

May 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you for these nice words.
Lut and Frans

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Nils

Tell us about your experience
Super friendly host. The children loved the swimming pool and the many toys. I also found the coffee offered in the morning an added value :-).

How was the contact with the host?
Perfect

Tips for new guests?
Beautiful forest nearby: the Stropersbos. Very cool museum (also for children) nearby: the Verbeke Foundation.

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you for your review.
Glad to have met you.
Lut and Frans

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Ana

Tell us about your experience
We had a super nice stay!
In the backyard with sweet, hospitable people with all conveniences and enough privacy.
We could even borrow their bicycles.
Felt like at home with family.

How was the contact with the host?
Lutgarde is sweet, helpful and welcoming.
Couldn't be better.
Frans is also a nice host.

Tips for new guests?
Take a flower or plant to donate.

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, Ana, for your kind words.
It was also nice for us to meet you.
Lut and Frans

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Shreyas

Tell us about your experience
Our stay at Lut and Frans's was fantastic! They are delightful hosts and very thoughtful about all the comfort they can provide.

We enjoyed staying at their place and conversing about our lives and theirs.

How was the contact with the host?
Very easy, direct and on time.

Tips for new guests?
Carry your swimming gear to not miss out on the pool. The heated pool is super fun, even in relatively colder weather!

April 2023

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you for these words of praise.
And yes, you are still welcome. It was fascinating for us that you told about Indian customs and culture.

Thank you for these words of praise.
And yes, you are still welcome. It was fascinating for us that you told about Indian customs and culture

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Laurens

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Had a wonderful stay, prime location to visit Crammerock. Pool was lovely and the hosts couldn't have been nicer. If we're in the area, we'll definitely be back!

September 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Always welcome

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Anton

August 2022

Lieve

Tell us about your experience
Had a wonderful stay with our family!
The tent was shaded under the chestnut trees, the site was equipped with all facilities and more! There was a lovely pool for the necessary refreshment! But most importantly, the owners are 2 very sweet, warm people who do everything to make you feel good!

How was the contact with the host?
Went very smoothly

Tips for new guests?
Verbeke Foundation was very close and a nice trip!

August 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you for this lovely review, Lieve.
It was also nice for us to have you, Daniel and Lieve, together with the two girls, here in our garden. We enjoyed your company.

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Lien

Tell us about your experience
Received with open arms and really enjoyed this wonderful garden, thank you!

How was the contact with the host?
Very good

Tips for new guests?
Highly recommended!

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, Lien, for this review.
It was also nice for us to meet you.
Lut and Frans

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Sofie

Tell us about your experience
With a heat wave we couldn't imagine a better place to stay. Lots of shade under the chestnut trees and the necessary refreshment in the pool.

How was the contact with the host?
Lut and Frans were very cordial hostel. We felt very comfortable and the kids loved it too!

Tips for new guests?
The nearest shop is a short bike ride and we did not take this into account. Not a problem in itself, but it is when it's 35 degrees

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Matthias

Tell us about your experience
Very nice camping experience in the garden of Lutgard and Frans. Swimming pool is great!

How was the contact with the host?
Smooth communication beforehand. Lutgard and Frans were very welcoming and helpful.

Tips for new guests?
Don't forget swimming trunks/bathing suit ;-)

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, Matthias, for your review.
Nice to read yours.
Lut and Frans

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Wim

Tell us about your experience
I stayed with my 2 children at Frans and Lutgarde and enjoyed it immensely. A very pleasant garden with many "extras": a warm spacious swimming pool, death ride, hammock, campfire, ... Top!

How was the contact with the host?
Very sweet people who clearly enjoy their guests. Very flexible and social.

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, Wim, for this nice review.
We also enjoyed you and your kids in the pool.
It was also nice to sit by the campfire together.
Lut and Frans

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Kris

Tell us about your experience
After a long and hot day on the bike we arrived at a nice place with a lovely swimming pool.

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly and open people.

Tips for new guests?
N/A

June 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

It was also nice to meet you. Eating together, together at the campfire, your stories. Thank you.

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Jana

Tell us about your experience
It was our first stay through Campspace, and it immediately hit the mark. The garden is very cozy and well equipped to have a relaxing stay: plenty of tables and chairs, a small fridge, coffee/tea, fire bowl, swimming pool, a separate sanitary area for the campers and even some toys that our son also enjoys had.

How was the contact with the host?
Frans and Lut are very welcoming, friendly and helpful!

Tips for new guests?
The Verbeke Foundation is definitely worth the effort. You can easily walk around there for a few hours, so allow enough time for a visit.
We also took a short walk to the Waterwin area, which is nearby and a beautiful piece of nature.

June 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you Jana for this lovely review. We also really enjoyed your presence.
With kind regards from us,
lut and french

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Annemiek

Tell us about your experience
We really enjoyed our weekend with Lut and Frans. What a hospitality!

How was the contact with the host?
Very good, what lovely people.

Tips for new guests?
Just go camping in the nicest spot with a swimming pool in Belgium.

May 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, pleasant to read.
You were nice guests.
Lut and Frans

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Anneleen

Tell us about your experience
These people are super friendly. The pool is clean and wonderfully heated. The garden is full of flowers and manicured. The kids had fun with the Zipline and other toys :-). Wonderful experience!

How was the contact with the host?
Super!

Tips for new guests?
Museum Verbeke Foundation is well worth the effort.

May 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you, Anneleen. It was also nice to receive you, very unexpected. † †

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Jacopo

Tell us about your experience
Lut and Frans has been the best hosts possible. They are nice, funny and careful.

We really enjoyed our stay and, thanks to the peaceful atmosphere (and the warm swimmingpool :) ) we spent a super relaxing weekend.

We really recommend them and hope to visit them soon again.

Thank you!

Anna and Jacopo

How was the contact with the host?
Perfect, they answered very quickly to our request.

Tips for new guests?
Enjoy

September 2021

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you very much for these kind words, Anna en Jacobo.

Michele

Tell us about your experience
A beautiful place under the sweet chestnut trees and friendly, helpful hosts. A beautiful area for walking and cycling. Recommended.

August 2021 · Translated from dutch

gabi

Tell us about your experience
We hadden een heel leuk en aangenaam verblijf in hun aangename en gezellige tuin.

De zijn super aardige mensen, gezellig en erg meegaand!

Van het zwembad tot het gezellige kampvuur en alles daartussenin, we hebben echt genoten van elke minuut van ons verblijf!

Wij danken u hiervoor!

How was the contact with the host?
Perfect!

Tips for new guests?
1) Geen directe lokale supermarkt in de nabije omgeving.

2) Omdat het dicht bij de grens ligt, is de gsm-verbinding in het gebied niet betrouwbaar.

August 2021

Sanne

Tell us about your experience
We had a very nice holiday. We were pampered and everything was neatly provided. The garden was a paradise for our children.

How was the contact with the host?
Lut and Frans were very pleasant hosts. They were always there when you needed them but they weren't intrusive. We also got nice tips for trips.

August 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Lutgarde has responded

Glad you liked it here. It was also nice with you in the evening at the campfire.
Lut and Frans

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Nina

Tell us about your experience
Our stay with Lut and Frans was nothing short of fantastic. When we arrived they made us feel right at home. We enjoyed the garden and the pool very much. In the evening we made cozy with a French fire and even had a delicious breakfast with both of them one day. What a nice and pleasant people.

How was the contact with the host?
The contact went well.

Tips for new guests?
Make sure you stay longer than 3 days 😉

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Niels

Tell us about your experience
Had a wonderful time with our family. Shade place for the tent, swimming pool, toilet, sink, shower, fridge... Everything we needed. Our children also enjoyed the heated pool and the fires in the evening.

How was the contact with the host?
Warm welcome. Very nice friendly people.

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Peter

Tell us about your experience
What a nice reception. We immediately felt completely at home and relaxed. A drink, a dip in the pool, a nice place under the chestnut trees, and especially nice conversations around the campfire about everything. What else do you want?

June 2021 · Translated from dutch

Bram

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Lut and Frans are very nice people. We were well taken care of, with coffee, homade ice-tea and even cakes! It was our first campspace adventure and an instant hit! We didn't get out of the garden. It's great with a fun plunge pool, ropes course, swing, kicker, shuffleboard and much more!

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Jan

Tell us about your experience
Very nice location to spend the night in the border region.
Ideal to place 2 tents and stay with the children.
In addition to the heated swimming pool, there is table football, table tennis and a ropes course.
The host and hostess will make you feel at home quickly.
A wood fire and a nice chat ensure the coziness!
When it rains, you can take shelter under the covered and heated terrace.
Recommended!

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Giulia Ada

Tell us about your experience
"As our first experience with Campspace, we couldn't desire better. Lut and Frans are amazing people that make you feel immediately welcome. We had the fantastic opportunity to use their garden without other campers - this means having the luxury of using a 28 degrees pool all for yourself, relaxing swinging in the super comfy hammock and having private use of the bathroom downstairs. In the evening we could make use of the fire pit, where it was also possible to make a BBQ for ourselves.

Moreover, we also got some fresh veggies just picked up from their garden, what a treat!"

September 2020

Bianca

Tell us about your experience
After a warm welcome by the host we set up our tent in the lovely garden under the trees. Right away we enjoyed the outside pool and read a book swinging in a hammock. High up in the trees you will find a small survival course, so cool! Down the street there is also a forest, which we walked through in the afternoon. When we came back we started the campfire and cooked on the available stove. Until late at night we sat by the fire and chatted to the hosts and other campers. The morning was just as nice, the house has a beautiful bathroom with a large window that views over the garden. There is also a bakery on walking distance with delicious breads. We really came to peace at this lovely spot!

Tinneke

Tell us about your experience
Camping with Frans and Lut is like "coming home". A nice drink is ready, a cup of coffee with breakfast. Frans and Lut are ready with advice and assistance to make it as pleasant as possible for their guests. Even animation has been thought of with a campfire and ropes course. And of course there is the swimming pool as an extra asset. As far as we are concerned, an (h-) fair experience!

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Sinta

Tell us about your experience
Brilliant house, brilliant host. Lut and her husband were very accommodating. Nice quiet area with lots of woodland to explore and a nearby village with Saturday market. We were so blessed by their hospitality and fresh produce from their garden. Their swimming pool is brilliant for our boys. Upon arrival, they greeted us with nice home-brew tea. Highly recommended this place.

July 2020

Ellen

Tell us about your experience
We had a super nice experience! The hosts were very hospitable. It was a very warm welcome with cozy chats, a campfire, a coffee in the morning, tasty soup, extra blankets when we were cold etc… In short, the host did everything to make us feel at home and let us experience a good time! Recommended!

July 2020

Tim

Tell us about your experience
We were very well received by Frans and Lutgarde. They immediately made time to explain everything. The garden is large enough, and the children had a good time, especially with the pool and swings. There was a separate shower and toilet for Campspace users. We had a delicious barbecue and afterwards roasted marshmallows on the campfire. We will definitely do it again.

July 2020

Els

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Heel fijne plek, de kinderen vonden het zwembad geweldig!

August 2021

Host Lutgarde has responded

Thank you for your review.
Lut and Frans

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Tinne

Tell us about your experience
Had a super nice holiday with Lutgarde and Frans! Everything we needed was provided and perfectly fine! Highly recommended!
Our children especially swam a lot in the heated pool! That shouldn't be more…

How was the contact with the host?
Good reception, always ready to help, very warm people.

August 2021 · Translated from dutch

Ellen

Tell us about your experience
Nice stay. The pool was a nice plus.

How was the contact with the host?
Very pleasant and friendly host and wife.
Thanks for the extra effort for our son's birthday. He enjoyed very much. And so do we.

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

jasmijn

Tell us about your experience
We had a great stay with host Lutgarde in Stekene. They are really lovely and hospitable people that give you all the privacy you need but are also always there if you have questions. Lutgarde really took care of us and the location had everything we needed: tent space under the trees, hammock, great pool and private bathroom. The neighbourhood is residential, so for restaurants or bars you'll need a car or it's about 40min walk minimum.

August 2020

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Surroundings

At this campspace

Vegetable garden

What you can find in the area

Sheep
Horses or ponies
Chickens

Ways to spend the day

Hiking
Cycling
Swimming

Sustainability

Waste separation
Self-grown food
Food products from locals in the region
Solar panels
Green power
Organic cleaning products

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

Non-smokers
Respect for nature
After 22 hours of silence

Pets allowed: no

Checking in and out

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

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Ways to spend the night

About this campspace

Perfect for...

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Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

Available pitch types

Adults

Children

Under the chestnuts

Your host, Lutgarde

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corvandenbosch

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Annie

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Iris

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Ellen

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Ozola

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G.J.P.

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Aaron

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Anita

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Nils

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Ana

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Shreyas

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Laurens

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Anton

Lieve

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Lien

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Sofie

Matthias

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Wim

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Kris

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Jana

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Annemiek

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Anneleen

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Jacopo

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Michele

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Sanne

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Nina

Niels

Peter

Bram

Jan

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Bianca

Tinneke

Sinta

Ellen

Tim

Els

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Tinne

Ellen

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