"Back to basics", natural camping site in Dranouter - Heuvelland

4.68 (102 reviews)

Verified Dranouter, West Flanders, Belgium #s005038

Instant book

Pets allowed

Toilet

Hot shower

Drinking water

17000m²

Ways to spend the night

Tent
Caravan
Van
Motorhome

About this campspace

At a unique nature campsite in Dranouter - Heuvelland, right on the border with France, Piet offers several unique places, “back to basics” or “rewilding yourself” (see our plans for 2024 below). From old-fashioned camping with your own tent or camper, to an authentic caravan or the renovated guest house!

You stay in peace in the orchard, vineyard, hay meadow or (food) bush, on a site of 1.7 hectares, with very spacious camping pitches and a view of the hills of the beautiful Heuvelland.
On the grounds you can walk to the vineyard, the food forest, the overgrown grove, the sheep pasture, and the natural swimming pool (where you can take a refreshing dip of 5 meters high).
Or enjoy the wood-fired sauna barrel* and/or hot tub*! There is also a continuous ice bath of 3°C. Go back to basics, with plenty of space and nature around you, make a cozy campfire at your pitch and enjoy the things you don't do at home - based on the 'leave no trace' ethic. The 52m2 teepee tent is made available to guests free of charge and offers access to a refrigerator, kettle and electricity for charging a telephone, headlight, etc. You can hide in it from the rain, make a campfire…
Everything is deliberately kept very basic, minimalistic and natural, including the dry toilets and showers (with the necessary hygiene!). You are welcome with your friends, family and/or four-legged friends!

The region is fantastic for walking or cycling! There is a walking junction and a cycling junction on the site, from which many unpaved (walking) routes start. As an avid walker, Piet is happy to help you find a suitable walking route for you.

You will find several restaurants and cafes within walking or cycling distance. You can cycle into France for fresh croissants and 'une baquette, buy French delicacies at a culinary butcher, go to a farmers' cooperative for vegetables, buy fresh oysters in the French supermarket... and you can even watch a live performance. take part in the Folk music centre. You can only book our guesthouse and the entire tipi via our website. All extra services (electricity, fire bowl, firewood…) can also be BOOKED ON THE SITE and paid in cash without extra service costs!

*The sauna and hot tub must be reserved and paid for on the spot, if available. Sauna, private: €45/1.5 hours (incl. firewood, swimming pool, exfoliating soap…) and hot tub from €80/3 hours. ATTENTION, on site : ONLY cash payments, NO electronic payment systems!

We do not accept groups during the holiday periods; or inquire first! Be sure to take a look at the many beautiful photos of our past guests at the end of the photo series. Also visit our website for even more information.

NEW in 2024!
In 2024 we will focus even more on 'experience' and 'rewilding' of yourself at 't Heuvelhof and in Heuvelland. On fixed days we offer silent walks, we look for the 'primal power' in ourselves by means of. breathing meditation and ice baths, we do yoga in the morning sun, we prepare dishes in the wood-fired clay oven with plants from the 'wild', we practice the 'Nordic Cycle' (Viking bath: sauna/ice bath/hot tub/sauna…), we learn bushcraft techniques, we climb trees… and drum circle, cocoa ceremony, sweat lodge, we jump from 5 meters high into the water, we sleep under the starry sky…
and we are looking at installing more dry toilets (and reducing the possible odor nuisance). Follow us on social media or via the newsletter on our website.

Perfect for...

Adventurers, minimalists and added value seekers who love staying in nature with little luxury, but still that little extra. Get out of your comfort zone here.

Your host

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Amenities

Drinking water
BBQ
Hot water
Refrigerator
Dining table
Electric kettle

Available pitch types

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Instant book

1. Camping in the orchard or hay meadow.

Bring your own

Tent
Caravan
Van

Via a quiet field road, right on 'de schreve', you can drive onto the site and take a seat in the orchard, the tipi meadow or the hay meadow. 1 car can be parked at the pitch.
One (large) tent, 1 camper van or 1 small caravan with awning (awning is extra). Small tents can be placed for free.

from € 0.00 per night

Instant book

2. Bivouac in the (food) bush.

Bring your own

Tent

The camping places are hidden in a grove under a large oak tree or on the edge of the food grove next to the willow hut. max. 2 small tents. Campfire only if not too dry or nearby. No car or camper van possible at your pitch.

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3. Trekking spot from 5 pm -> 9 am. Only for hikers and cyclists passing through.

Bring your own

Tent

Are you passing through our region on foot or by bicycle? You can take a hiker's spot here from the evening before 5 pm until 9 am when you continue your journey. Only one "hiker's tent" per pitch. Free bicycle charging point. Children up to 10 years free. Departure before 9 am! Shower included.

from € 20.00 per night

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4. Paved motorhome parking. Mobile homes or modern mobile homes. Self-sufficient.

Bring your own

Motorhome

Camper place for you alone. With a view of France and the wide fields with the hills. Electricity possible. Self-sufficient motorhome only! Max l=7.5m. Drinking water available.

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Your host, piet

4.68 (102 reviews)

Acceptance rate: 100%

Piet is a 'non-conformist' and a 'free spirit'. He finds his liking in many 'basic' activities: bushcraft, hiking, wild picking, campfire, outdoor cooking, sleeping under stars, climbing, diving, cold therapy, Nordic Cycle, barefoot, meditation, sauna, 'rewild yourself'..., he likes to regularly step out of his comfort zone and train his resilience, and fasting is regularly on his schedule.
He likes to travel to countries with old forests, mountains, rough cliffs... but also to big cities with many different cultures. Alone, with friends and/or his faithful dog.
He grows his own organic vegetables (or picks them in nature) and he breeds animals in a very respectful way, slowly, with the seasons.
He gets other food as much as possible from neighboring befriended (organic) farmers.

He also makes his own natural wine from the vineyard at 't Heuvelhof and makes his own juices from the orchard.
Piet greatly enjoys an intimate, colorful or extravagant company, but also complete solitude.

Tips

Visit the many local vineyards and taste our delicious wines. Wine terraces.
Walk and cycle on and around the beautiful hills, right on 'de schreve' of Flanders and French Flanders. Visit the picturesque villages. Many junction routes and other routes along our site.
In Bailleul there is a market on Tuesday morning and Thursday in the evening. Also organic vegetables. There is also a farmer's shop with fresh produce.
At 1 kilometer a brown pub with more than 500 beers and own wine.
Within walking distance. It is best to book restaurants in high season.

Reviews

sanne

Tell us about your experience
Nice back to basic place. Good vibe and a warm welcome by Piet. Ideal for us to stay with a camper for 1 or 2 nights. Make a fire and rest.

How was the contact with the host?
nice, you immediately feel welcome

Tips for new guests?
It is not a 5 star campsite. So if you are looking for luxury and comfort.. just search!

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Host piet has responded

Hi Sanne, thank you for your nice and correct review. Pier

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Sherida

Tell us about your experience
Really a lovely quiet place with lots of space and privacy. A wonderful outdoor shower.
In the morning you could join a meditation and ice bath. What a reset of the body. Fantastic. I'll definitely return

How was the contact with the host?
Pete is a very nice host. Helpful, friendly and just pure nature

Tips for new guests?
Just do it

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Host piet has responded

Bye Sherida. Thank you for your nice review. P

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Thalita

Tell us about your experience
We came here 2 years ago and are really impressed with how this place has grown and prospered in a very natural, ecological way.

You MUST have been here once, there is something "magical" in the air.. A connecting, healing, energetic feeling... Difficult to describe with words! An oasis of peace, where you can REALLY relax.. 🌿🍃

Just being.. pure enjoyment of the silence and connecting with yourself, nature, the (fellow) people around you, the animals...

Back to the basics (with some luxury if desired) Which ensures that you really come back into contact with the basic elements.
++ outdoor shower

Cherry on the cake before our departure: yoga/breathing session, ge
followed by an ice bath (!!) and then in the hot tub.
>> a real RECOMMENDED

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for your very nice review, thalita

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Freya

Tell us about your experience
We had a wonderfully peaceful stay at the campsite with Piet. Exactly how we imagined it: quiet and spacious places, everyone does their thing and can be who they are.
We will definitely come back!

How was the contact with the host?
Very nice! Piet walks around the campsite and is approachable but does not impose himself.
Very fine man.

Tips for new guests?
Highly recommended for those who love quiet camping and back to basics.
There is a dry toilet, important to know. But it is very clean and is cleaned daily. Our 11-year-old son also had no problems with this.

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Saar

Tell us about your experience
We had a wonderful time in beautiful surroundings. We only came for one night and felt like we got away from it all! We will definitely and very gladly come back here!

How was the contact with the host?
Very positive. Piet is a nice and very accessible host.

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Host piet has responded

Hall Sarah.
Thank you for your nice review.
Pete

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Quentin

Tell us about your experience
A while ago, but what a wonderful location to spend the night with our van! Spacious places, to choose yourself. Kids loved the swimming pool. For those who do not need luxury, this is highly recommended! Although we think this environment and setting is pure luxury ;-)

How was the contact with the host?
Contact with Piet went very smoothly.

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Host piet has responded

thank you for your review,
Always welcome back,

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Christel

Tell us about your experience
It was wonderful to spend a night with Piet before we traveled to France. What a restful place!

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tomas

July 2023

Joan

Tell us about your experience
Beautiful relaxing surroundings and with Piet as a helpful friendly host, this place is highly recommended.

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Tamara

Tell us about your experience
Staying at the campsite was a great experience for myself and my four-legged friend. It was the first time I went camping with my dog and because it was so quiet and everyone treated each other with respect, it was really successful. We will certainly be back soon.

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is very friendly and understanding and it is nice that he can be found regularly at the campsite.

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Host piet has responded

Hi Tamara,
thank you for your nice review.
See you later!
Pete

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Olivia

Tell us about your experience
Very friendly owner and pleasant campsite and very helpful owner!

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Host piet has responded

Hi Olivia, thank you for your review.
Always welcome.
Sincerely, Pete

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Jiri

Tell us about your experience
Perfect spot after a long day of cycling.

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is a very hospitable host. He gave us the golden tip to look across the border in search of a restaurant.

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for your review, Jiri.

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Jeroen

Tell us about your experience
Nice camping spot!
Enjoyed the tranquility.

How was the contact with the host?
Fine.

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Host piet has responded

Hello Jeroen, thank you for your review and beautiful photo.
See you later,
piet

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Lien

Tell us about your experience
Very pleasant place to stay. From the tent you have a beautiful view of a hilly landscape. Beautiful environment

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Host piet has responded

Hi Lien, thank you for your review.
Pete

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Hanneke

Tell us about your experience
We loved it. Piet has created a paradise and we can be happy that he wants to share it. It is very primitive (showering outside behind a folding screen), pooping in a hole and covering with sawdust, but if you can handle that: GO THERE IMMEDIATELY! Because it really is something very special in terms of location, in terms of space, in terms of the type of people that come to it. You imagine yourself in another world and that is healing. We now know that we actually need very little to be happy. We will definitely be back.... but then even more nights.
PS Piet is happy to print custom walking routes for you. Guaranteed beautiful hiking trails!

How was the contact with the host?
Top. Nice that Piet makes his round along the guests every morning.

Tips for new guests?
Say YES to this experience.

June 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host piet has responded

Wowww, Hanneke, the nail on the head!
Glad you enjoyed this concept.
You were also an added value here.
Always welcome back!
Sincerely, Pete

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Catherine

Tell us about your experience
Wonderful peace, gentle slopes and a thousand farmland birds. Waking up to the call of a cuckoo and a rabbit jumping away. Counting frogs in the pond and stroking the cat. It was delicious, thank you.

How was the contact with the host?
Run perfectly. Fast follow-up, friendly welcome on arrival.

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Host piet has responded

Hello lady and 2 ladies, thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed.
Always welcome and see you again.
Pete

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Uka

Tell us about your experience
Very nice place to relax / recharge. Enjoyed the beautiful place, view, hot tube and starry sky. Next time I will also jump into the swimming pond. Piet had printed a nice walk for me for the hills. Was a very nice stay

How was the contact with the host?
Pleasant, on arrival guided tour of the campsite and received very nice tips on departure to continue my journey.

Tips for new guests?
Book the hot tube at sunset and ask for a hiking suggestion

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Host piet has responded

Hey, hey Uka.
Thank you for your nice review.
Always welcome back 😉

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Liene

Tell us about your experience
A large domain with a cozy atmosphere! You are in the middle of nature with a view of sheep and chickens. On request and at an extra cost you can use the hot tub and sauna. There is also a swimming pond with a high springboard.

How was the contact with the host?
Quick and easy contact via whatsapp.

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Host piet has responded

hi lien,
thank you for your review.
Always welcome.

Piet vercruijsse
't Heuvelhof Dranouter

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Veerle

Tell us about your experience
Beautiful camspace, beautiful view, special atmosphere, wonderful sauna and swimming pond.

How was the contact with the host?
Clear information, friendly contact.

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Host piet has responded

Hi Veerle, thank you for your review.
Always welcome back.
piet

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Caroline

Tell us about your experience
What a lovely place to stay. Beautifully situated in the Heuvelland. Piet has ensured that we were not short of anything. We will definitely come back!

How was the contact with the host?
Great, Piet responds immediately and helped with everything we needed

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Host piet has responded

Hi Caroline,

thanks for the nice review.
Always welcome back.

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Liesbeth

Tell us about your experience
A magical place to dream away and relax.

How was the contact with the host?
You immediately feel at home by the greeting and the pleasant tour. The feeling of nothing must, everything is allowed.
Piet is super helpful, reassuring and friendly.

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Host piet has responded

Hi Liesbeth,
thanks for your text and the pictures.
Sincerely, Pete

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Wouter

Tell us about your experience
The perfect place to combine a holiday in your own country with the back-to-nature vibe, while there are more than enough options around the corner to not completely lose contact with the outside world. Recommended for both couples and families!

How was the contact with the host?
Smooth communication, perfect welcome and very soothing laissez faire, of course with respect for both other guests and the site itself.

Tips for new guests?
Bring environmentally conscious soap/toothpaste/... if needed. Access roads are not very wide, sometimes with some dense vegetation - so be careful with (very) large campers.

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Host piet has responded

hello wilter,
thanks for the review.
See you later.
pete

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Jolien

Tell us about your experience
Very nice location! Quietly located and well maintained. We would love to come back in the summer!

How was the contact with the host?
Friendly reception. Easily accessible for questions! Very pleasant and cordial.

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Host piet has responded

hey, thanks for the review and the photo.

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Nicolas

Tell us about your experience
We spent a night in the Natuurterrein 't Heuvelhof. We booked the Roulotte, and one space for our camper van. The Roulotte was very nicely decorated, and had a very nice collection of vinyls. We had a BBQ right outside the Roulotte, and then we made use of the sauna. It was a perfect night. I recommend it!

How was the contact with the host?
Communication was smooth. We had no issues.

Tips for new guests?
Try out the sauna!

September 2022

Host piet has responded

Hi Nicolas, thank you for your nice review.
Piet

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Myriam

Tell us about your experience
It was great !
Quiet place, ideal to disconnect from everyday life.
My daughters 7 and 11 loved it
A relaxing and ecological stay as I like
The natural swimming pool (pond type) is very appreciable
I'm already planning to go back

How was the contact with the host?
Pete is very nice. He even offered us an extra night

Tips for new guests?
If you like green holidays it's perfect

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Ties

Tell us about your experience
Lovely place to relax for a few days. An astonishingly beautiful region.

How was the contact with the host?
Good. Piet is a nice man who is sufficiently present on the site.

Tips for new guests?
Understand how a dry toilet works. Eliminates the smell every now and then. Piet keeps track of that very well, so it is not very serious.

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Host piet has responded

Hey, thank you for your beautiful and correct. review.
Piet

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Hannah

Tell us about your experience
Lovely campground! A lot of space, nice people, clean facilities. We enjoyed our stay a lot and hope to be back one day :)

How was the contact with the host?
Easy and very friendly. Thanks for the recommendation to drive to the French coast (Cap Blanc Nez), Piet! We had a lovely Sunday there.

Tips for new guests?
Check out the half moon cafe close by! The owner is super nice, chickens and cats run around, delicious cake and beer.

August 2022

Host piet has responded

hey, thank you for your nice review. Glad you enjoyed the coast.
See you later.

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Eva

Tell us about your experience
Super nice, cozy, very authentic location. You drive into the yard and immediately see the well-marked places for caravan and/or tent. The view is sublime and the peace and quiet incredible. We found this really a beautiful location to relax.

How was the contact with the host?
The host came to say hello in the morning, very friendly, well received!

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Host piet has responded

Thank you Eva for the nice review.

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Kessia

Tell us about your experience
Thank you Piet for the hospitality in your beautiful garden! We had a great stay and enjoyed the cosiness, the beautiful view and the beautiful surroundings. Greetings Kessia & Hervé

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Host piet has responded

Hi, thanks for the nice review.
See you later.
p

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Ludwine

Tell us about your experience
Very nice, quiet camping site, beautiful view and surroundings. Thoroughly enjoyed and worth repeating!

How was the contact with the host?
Very good! Received and read all practical, clear information. Everything is self explanatory. Use of the communal refrigerator comes in handy in the summer.

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Host piet has responded

Hi Ludwine,

thanks for the review.
pete

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Quinten

Tell us about your experience
Very nice and quiet area.
We stayed in the roulotte. Highly recommended!

How was the contact with the host?
We have been received very well.

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Host piet has responded

Thanks for the review

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Pim

Tell us about your experience
It was a very nice three nights in the middle of nature! Very nice to be ON the French-Belgian border and to be full in Flanders on one side and full in France on the other. Beautiful nature and a wide view!

How was the contact with the host?
Very good! Piet was very nice and helpful and easily accessible by Whatsapp and while he made his rounds around the site. What a sweet dog!

Tips for new guests?
You cannot reserve a spot, so make a tour yourself and choose a nice spot.

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Host piet has responded

Nice review. Thank you, Pim

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Birgit

Tell us about your experience
Wonderfully relaxed on the beautiful camping site. Swimming pond to cool off, refrigerator always handy, in the absence of Piet super sweet people who managed the domain. In any case, nothing came up short. A must for everyone!

How was the contact with the host?
Super sweet people!

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Host piet has responded

Hello, thanks for the review.

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pieter

Tell us about your experience
Quiet campsite between the fields.

Many hiking options

How was the contact with the host?
We were well received by Piet's family. very friendly people.

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Nadia

Tell us about your experience
Sleeping between the hills, so close to nature, we liked it.

How was the contact with the host?
Super attentive everyone, I was even allowed to borrow the bike.

Tips for new guests?
You really need an outside toilet

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Zoë

Tell us about your experience
We had a great time and enjoyed the area immensely

How was the contact with the host?
Always available and a very warm feeling.

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for your lovely review, Zoe.

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Lies

Tell us about your experience
Blissful place. Back to basics in an oasis of tranquility. Enjoyed!

How was the contact with the host?
Perfect hosts. Welcome feeling, with direct tour. Even if there is something wrong, they are always available.
Nice little chats!

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for your lovely review, Lisa.

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Katrien

Tell us about your experience
Quiet campsite. Basic sanitary facilities, good surroundings. Camping with ice cold milk for breakfast for the very first time :-) Beautiful views. Kids (14 and 12) loved jumping from the tree house into the pool. Zero waste, so take your waste with you. For the purists. Recommended!

How was the contact with the host?
Very good

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Host piet has responded

thanks for the nice review. Correct display.

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Leen

Tell us about your experience
We had a lovely peaceful stay in the orchard. Beautiful environment. The paradise for city dwellers like us who want to recharge their batteries and rest in nature for a weekend. Blessed!

How was the contact with the host?
Fine

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Host piet has responded

Thank you Leen, city person, for your nice review. Always welcome.

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Lennart

Tell us about your experience
Great experience, beautiful grounds in the midst of nature.

How was the contact with the host?
Easy contact

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Host piet has responded

hi lennart,
thank you for your review.

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Luna

Tell us about your experience
Beautiful and unique environment!

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is a hospitable host and makes it easy for you on the domain. Very nice Person!

Tips for new guests?
Highly recommended!

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Host piet has responded

hey, thanks for your review.
pete

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Amriesh

Tell us about your experience
We stayed for 2 days with 2 people and the dog in Bosje 2. A very nice experience with enough space for the tent and a beautiful view over the fields. Sunset was very beautiful. The tipi was handy for making coffee in the morning. Environment super with a bakery 5 minutes drive that was open early. A great experience!

How was the contact with the host?
Nice contact via text message

Tips for new guests?
There are enough places for a tent, camper or caravan.

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Host piet has responded

Hello, thank you for your nice review.
Sincerely, Pete

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stijn

Tell us about your experience
Top spot.. with a small swimming pond and springboard for the more daring!

How was the contact with the host?
Very kind

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Host piet has responded

hey stine,
always welcome back.
Regards, Piet

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Geert

Tell us about your experience
Very nice and quiet place, with a view of the mountains (hills) and Dranouter. Places to eat within walking distance. Toilets and showers available. Basic (but more than adequate for those who don't want more). The terrain itself is also very beautiful .. not to mention the swimming pond and the gypsy wagon that we did not test.

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is a super sympathetic host who comes on time to see if everything is ok (without being intrusive) ...

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Host piet has responded

Hello,

thank you for your nice review.
Pleasant!

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Ward

Tell us about your experience
Nice experience. Nice place to relax…

How was the contact with the host?
Friendly host. Nothing to notice

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Host piet has responded

Hi Ward, thanks for review.
See you later.
Piet

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Sophie

Tell us about your experience
A loving nature place. Peace. Wonderfully soft, powerful energy. Automatically slow down. Back to the source. Breathtaking view. Wonderful connection between plants, animals and humans. Spacious camping pitches. Completely relaxed after only 2 days on site. :-) A healing place, a connection place, a relaxation place, a resting place.

How was the contact with the host?
Pleasant and spontaneous acquaintance with Piet. A palpable heart connection. With his project, Piet builds on people's trust, awareness and awareness. Just what the world needs! <3

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Host piet has responded

Hi Sophie,
Very nice review!
It was nice getting to know you.
Sincerely, Pete

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Karen

Tell us about your experience
A beautiful place to completely relax. Respect for nature and each other are central. The children also had the time of their lives. We will definitely come back!

How was the contact with the host?
We were warmly and warmly welcomed by Piet. Communication was clear and friendly. Helps where he can. Thanks Pete!

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for the nice review. Glad you enjoyed it.
I also enjoyed your presence on site. How the children could not be kept away from in and around the pool even made me intensely happy. That's why I do it.
Always welcome back!

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Greet

Tell us about your experience
Thank you Piet for another wonderful weekend in your paradise. With the good weather it was nice to test the swimming pool :-)
Until next time.

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Host piet has responded

Nice! Always welcome.

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Desaever

Tell us about your experience
Super blissful spot with beautiful views and everything you need for an unforgettable camping experience, we will definitely come back

How was the contact with the host?
Super friendly man we felt right at home everything was nicely explained to us how everything was put together

Tips for new guests?
Just back to the basics of camping just enjoy

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Host piet has responded

wow. Thank you.

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Nele

August 2021

Katrien

Tell us about your experience
This place was fantastic. An oasis of tranquility surrounded by beautiful nature and views.
Pete is an excellent host. Everything is clearly marked with respect for privacy and nature. He is very helpful and always easily accessible and at the same time he knows how to keep the peace

How was the contact with the host?
Very clear. Emails, texts and telephones were answered quickly and clearly.

Tips for new guests?
Just surrender to nature and enjoy.

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Host piet has responded

Kathryn,
Thanks for nice review.
See you again for sure.

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Ellen

Tell us about your experience
Wonderful place in nature, all the basics you need are available!

How was the contact with the host?
Super.
Excellent reception and always ready to answer your questions.

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Host piet has responded

Ellen, nice review and thanks for the beautiful picture.

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Willemien

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It was a lovely place with beautiful views and lots of space. The sanitary facilities were kept clean, which is always the question with a dry toilet. We enjoyed the sauna and the swimming pond, stoking the fire and bbq. In short, despite the bad weather, we had a good time and we definitely want to return.

How was the contact with the host?
Piet regularly came to check if everything was okay in a pleasant way, while in the meantime he helped the cars and campers, which were stuck due to the muddy paths, to get loose with the tractor.

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Host piet has responded

William, thank you for your lovely review.
Until next time!

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Wouter

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A variety of camping pitches, handy facilities such as tipi with fridge, sockets and the option of making a covered fire.
There is space between the different camping pitches, so there is enough privacy if you wish.
There is also a simple dry toilet & heated shower.
Many walking and cycling opportunities nearby. Very beautiful region!
A dip in the swimming pool, possibly in combination with the private sauna!
We enjoyed this idyllic place.

How was the contact with the host?
Owner Piet was very easily accessible, and helpful with any questions or problems.

Tips for new guests?
Be sure to book the sauna, highly recommended!

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Host piet has responded

hi wouter, you have described the place nicely, thank you.

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Marleen

Tell us about your experience
We had a great time with Pete. Beautiful place overlooking Dranouter. Pete is a good host. He helps you where he can. He gives you all the space to stand where you want. Despite the rain and the mud we enjoyed it.

How was the contact with the host?
Great contact. Piet gives you all the space and is there when needed.

Tips for new guests?
The sanitary facilities are basic. If you like luxury, it is better to stay at another campsite. If you like nature then you are in the right place. Take your bike with you, a beautiful area for cycling.

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Host piet has responded

hello, campspace is nicely described, thanks.

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Nancy

Tell us about your experience
It was wonderful to stay at this campspace.. Very nice place in nature! Plenty of rest..

How was the contact with the host?
Very friendly host, very helpful and in for a chat..

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Host piet has responded

hey Nancy and co.
You were a lovely couple to meet.

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liesbeth

Tell us about your experience
Blissful camping spot with a great view! We will definitely come back!

How was the contact with the host?
Pete is very welcoming and friendly!

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Elke

How was the contact with the host?
nice host

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Astrid

Tell us about your experience
We really enjoyed our stay at Piet's campsite. The sauna with accompanying swimming pool were a real added value. Definitely recommend!

How was the contact with the host?
Piet was a very friendly man who was always willing to help where necessary. It seemed like he had years of experience!

Tips for new guests?
Bosje 1 recommended for camping!

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Host piet has responded

Astrid, thank you for the nice review.

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Jakob

Tell us about your experience
A very nice camping spot.
Basic, yet fully equipped.
Thank you for your hospitality Pete!

How was the contact with the host?
excellent!

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Host piet has responded

Thanks, Jacob!
Success along the way.

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Lotte

Tell us about your experience
The place under the walnut tree was very spacious, beautiful and quiet. It was our first time camping with Campspace, but this experience will certainly not be the last! It was nice to be able to enjoy nature with not much more than the basics.

How was the contact with the host?
The host was very friendly and gave tips for walks etc.

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Host piet has responded

Thanks Lotte.
I enjoyed how you enjoyed.

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Thalita

Tell us about your experience
Fully met our expectations. Beautiful and peaceful environment. Really back to basics! Sauna, swimming pool and tipi tent are an added value. We will definitely come back!

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is a pleasant and spontaneous 'host' who explains everything clearly and lets you further discover / enjoy his domain 😊

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Host piet has responded

Bye Thalita.
Thank you for your review. You were nice guests at the campsite.

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Dominique

Tell us about your experience
Super, beautiful view of the Kemmelberg. Sincerely interested and helpful owner. Being closer to nature is almost impossible. We will definitely come back. Frank and Dominique

How was the contact with the host?
Wonderful

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Host piet has responded

Hello, nicely described. Thank you. Welcome.

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Valerie

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Piet has created a blissful place on the French-Belgian border. Beautiful view, quiet area, really a place to recharge. Piet is very nice and helpful and gave me a very warm welcome. I would love to visit again, to enjoy this little paradise a little longer!

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Host piet has responded

Thanks Valerie. It was a very pleasant introduction.

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Robby

Tell us about your experience
Unique location and wonderfully quiet campsite in nature with a beautiful view of the Heuvelland

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is always available and willing to help

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for your review, Robbie.

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Romy

Tell us about your experience
Very nice place! The site itself is great, but so is the environment. There were still a lot of people at the camping spot, but we still had the feeling that we had our own place. We will definitely go back to test the sauna and swimming pond!

How was the contact with the host?
Piet came by 2x, and was very friendly and interested, and was happy to tell more about his place.

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Bjôrn

Tell us about your experience
What. A. Gorgeous. Place! Superb view, sympathetic owner, domain to say the least.

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Host piet has responded

Be.Thanks.B.Jorn!

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Greet

Tell us about your experience
Had a great camping week. Very peaceful and quiet. The dry toilets offer sufficient comfort and the shower is really warm. Thank you Piet for the nice stay.

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for your review, Greet and co.
You were an asset on the field. Beautiful pictures.

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Jessie

Tell us about your experience
We were received fantastically by Piet. It is a beautiful place, quiet and completely in nature with a beautiful view. The sauna and swimming pond were a very nice extra. We will definitely return!

How was the contact with the host?
Friendly and very clear communication

Tips for new guests?
The sauna is highly recommended, and afterwards be sure to jump into the swimming pond!

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Host piet has responded

Glad you enjoyed it and jumped in the pool after the sauna! It was nice meeting you. Maybe see you again.
Piet

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Maarten

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Piet is a very friendly and helpful man, a barrel full of vibrant ideas to make camping even more fun!
A very quiet beautiful location. A little hidden paradise
Lovely walk from Kemmel

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Willem

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Contact with Piet was immediately very personal. Cool pé who welcomes you and tells you how everything works. He also has a nice philosopher that we could relate to, so the ice was quickly broken. He is like his campspace: a bit untouched :-)
The campspace fully met our expectations. Peace, nature, beautiful view, electricity, nice and very beautiful region to explore (by bike). Moreover, a nice host who leaves you alone. So what more could you wish for. We were there with a campervan and ideal terrain. Be sure to bring your bike because this region is of course suitable for this. In the (wide) area there is a lot to experience: war history, wine estates, beautiful walking routes too, nice villages also over the 'serbs' and ... not unimportant, you regularly come across a nice cafe. We will definitely come back here.

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Mario

Tell us about your experience
we enjoyed the nature reserve with sufficient basic comfort and especially the peace and quiet,

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is very helpful, ready for tips and tricks

Tips for new guests?
ideal base for exploring the area, walking or cycling...... the ice bath under the guidance of Piet is definitely recommended

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Host piet has responded

Hello Mario,
thank you for your nice review and your photos.

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Nolita

Tell us about your experience
It was a nice and beautiful place to stay, very nicely decorated too.
Only the toilets were an adventure for us.

How was the contact with the host?
Very good, I think it was always rideable.

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Host piet has responded

Hello Nolita,
Thank you for your nice review.
Dry toilets can indeed be an adjustment, but you will certainly get used to it in the long run 😉

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Anne

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Beautiful place, creatively decorated, great host, wonderful outdoor shower.
Only the toilets I experienced as an unpleasant experience, despite the fact that they were cleaned regularly (and successfully).

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rubie

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Highly recommend this lively and unique place. Loved making fires, taking a swing in the natural swimming pool and enjoy all the animals with our 2 year old daughter. The ambiance is wonderful!

The shower and toilet are rather primitive, but all worked ok.

August 2023

Host piet has responded

hey, thank you for your nice review.
piet

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Ans

Tell us about your experience
Wonderful location, wonderful hot tub, nice toilets, nice tippie to hide in when it rains and a friendly host!

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Host piet has responded

hello, thank you for your nice review.

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Esther

Tell us about your experience
Nice beautiful campsite with natural allures. The children's favorite was the natural swimming pond with zipline.
A minus was that there was no possibility to hang the hammock.

How was the contact with the host?
Glad Piet came to check every day. For the rest, the campsite showed its own and not many questions needed to be asked.

Tips for new guests?
Bring cash money.
Enjoy being there!

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Host piet has responded

thank you for your review.
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Klazien

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What a beautiful place to be! Last weekend we spent two nights here with our bus, great! Peace, space ... and a great outdoor shower :-).

How was the contact with the host?
Fine, Piet is a relaxed host.

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Host piet has responded

Hello, thank you for the nice review and photos.

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Olga

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Hospitable with attention to well-being for all campers. Beautiful and pure campsite with natural facilities in a surprising landscape. Highly recommended for young and old who naturally appeal to this concept or who want to discover and experience it!

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Hello Olga, thank you for your nice review.

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Tell us about your experience
Wonderfully quiet campsite with very nice views.

How was the contact with the host?
Friendly host and helpful.

Tips for new guests?
Enjoy and rest.

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Nawal

Tell us about your experience
Camping there for the 2nd time… Why? Because it is so wonderful to stay there… the peace and quiet around us, the pond that the children never got tired of, the beautiful walks around… Highly recommended!

How was the contact with the host?
We have been well received and could ask him something at any time.

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Host piet has responded

Thanks Nawal.
See you later.
Piet

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Willem

Tell us about your experience
It was our second time here. Since our first visit, things have changed and more places have been added. Now we could stand on the site in a nice place. All pitches at the rear have nice views and are of sufficient size. Only in rainy weather it may be a little more difficult for campers.
We did not like the new paved motorhome and have not been there. If that place could be decorated a bit nicer, I would probably do it. But all other places are more than ok. A campspace where we would like to return.

How was the contact with the host?
Piet is a no nonsense guy who consciously keeps everything simple. He is present but grants you complete freedom and tranquility.

Tips for new guests?
The Heuvelland is so beautiful that cycling and/or walking is a must. With the cycling and walking nodes you can put together wonderful trips. There is also a lot of war history that you can delve into and ... there are delicious wines and bubbles nearby. Our preference is Entre Deux Monts which make two delicious bubbles (Bacquaert and Wiscoutre).

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Host piet has responded

Very nice review, William!
Feel free to give me some tips to make that camper place a bit more fun. I am already thinking of making a wooden terrace over the waterhole. Others?
See you later.
Ps, Wiscoutre is very good indeed.

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An

Tell us about your experience
Very nice location with a wide view and a beautiful vision with respect for the natural cycle ... Nice to explore the Heuvelland from there. But certainly nice to just spend a day on site, in peace and simplicity.

How was the contact with the host?
Friendly host who chats with his campers every day.

Tips for new guests?
Be sure to take your waste back and not leave it lying around. It's nice for everyone... :)

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for the nice review.
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Duncan

Tell us about your experience
First time at this site.

Good facilities, good location, well organised. Friendly reception, and helpful set up.

Only one negative - within 500m is a large intensive farming unit for rearing pigs.

With the wind from a northerly direction the “country” odours can be strong; these are not natural country smells! And for those sensitive to this sometimes the sounds can be disturbing as well.

The host and owner (Piet) has done amazing work on the site to try to “rewild” the area with trees and natural habitat (wild flowers etc), in stark comparison with the monoculture grains and corn (for animal feeds) in the fields around.

We wish him every success as he continues with his camp site venture. We hope to return next year.

How was the contact with the host?
Excellent

Tips for new guests?
Book ahead.

August 2022

Host piet has responded

hey duncan,
thank you for your correct review!

Fortunately, the wind usually comes from a (south) westerly direction. From the north you can indeed smell the smell (luckily I am already somewhat immune to that).
The small pig farms of yesteryear have unfortunately (have to) disappear.
greetings, pete

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David

Tell us about your experience
Super relaxed, lots of space and beautiful view.

How was the contact with the host?
very nice

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Host piet has responded

Thank you for your review and photo, David.

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Sofie

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beautiful place, beautiful surroundings, top!

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Host piet has responded

thanks for your review, Sophie.

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Arne

Tell us about your experience
Escape from all the hustle and bustle for a while. Super location, back to basic, ideal to completely relax.

How was the contact with the host?
Good and smooth contact.

Tips for new guests?
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Host piet has responded

Nice review.
Thank you, Arne

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Annelies

Tell us about your experience
Beautiful location. Enough privacy.
Good facilities such as the fire pit and camping chairs.
Swimming pond slightly less attractive than expected.

How was the contact with the host?
Contact via site went perfectly.
Didn't have a personal meeting.
Not really necessary for us either.

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Host piet has responded

Hello,
Thank you for the nice review.

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Griet

Tell us about your experience
Beautiful, quietly located campsite in the middle of greenery. Enjoyed the peace and nature. Recommended!

How was the contact with the host?
Kindly received by Piet

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Host piet has responded

Hi, thank you for your review.
Sincerely, Pete

1. Camping in the orchard or hay meadow.

2. Bivouac in the (food) bush.

3. Trekking spot from 5 pm -> 9 am. Only for hikers and cyclists passing through.

4. Paved motorhome parking. Mobile homes or modern mobile homes. Self-sufficient.

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1. Camping in the orchard or hay meadow.

2. Bivouac in the (food) bush.

3. Trekking spot from 5 pm -> 9 am. Only for hikers and cyclists passing through.

4. Paved motorhome parking. Mobile homes or modern mobile homes. Self-sufficient.

Your host, piet

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