Bodies of water · Drents-Friese Wold · Drenthe
Eco Forest Villa Wateren
the perfect holiday home for a family weekend or reunion in Drenthe
Celebrating a special milestone together with the family. Plenty of time and space for each other and activities in nature. And in the evening, cozying up together at the big table.
Eco Bosvilla Wateren — luxury 7-person holiday home in Drenthe
2,400 m² woodland garden · Sauna · Kamado BBQ · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · huddle net · Right by the national park
There are those moments when you want to have the whole family together. A birthday with a zero at the end. An anniversary. Or simply: it’s been too long. You don’t want to book a restaurant where you’re back outside by ten o’clock. You want a place where everyone can stay, where the children can romp around outside, and where the adults can linger for a long time. Eco Bosvilla Wateren is exactly that.
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What can you expect
The house has three full-sized bedrooms and three bathrooms — no crowding, no queues for the shower. The ground-floor bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Handy if you are coming with people who prefer to avoid the stairs.
The living room with open kitchen is large enough for everyone. There are many games and books for young and old. For children, there is a huddle net they will still be talking about years later. Outside, there are birds and einkorn to spot for the little ones, a hut and swing for the older ones, and two hammocks and a fire pit for building a nice fire and roasting marshmallows. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area, from hiking to fun outdoor playgrounds, a climbing forest, beautifully designed observation towers, outdoor swimming pools in the summer, and of course, nice restaurants for a shared lunch or dinner.
What makes this house special for a family gathering?
✓ Double bedroom on the ground floor with ensuite bathroom
✓ Upstairs 2 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2 bathrooms
✓ Large open kitchen-diner — cooking together for the whole group
✓ Outdoor dining table for everyone at the same time
✓ Sauna for 4 people — for when the children are sleeping
✓ Kamado BBQ on the spacious terrace
✓ Playhouse · swing · hammocks · lounge net for youth
✓ Fireplace · record player with LPs · many board games
✓ 2,400 m² woodland garden — directly adjacent to the national park
✓ Parking: 3 cars in private parking space
✓ Contactless check-in
🐾Dogs welcome: up to 3 dogs, no surcharge
What can you expect
A garden of twenty-four hundred square meters already sounds big. And what makes it extra special is what lies behind it: the Drents-Friese Wold, the second largest contiguous nature reserve in the Netherlands. You can walk or cycle straight into nature from the garden.
Can you picture it? Drinking coffee in the morning with a view of the birds and squirrels, and a chance of spotting a deer in the garden or the field across the road. Heading out into nature during the day to recharge your batteries. Afterwards, relaxing in the sauna, on the lounge sofas, or in the huddle net. Having drinks together, cooking, playing games, and roasting marshmallows by the fire pit. And in the evening, before going to sleep, stepping outside for a bit to stargaze, with the sound of the wind through the trees. You don't need anything more.
Activities in the area
Bicycles/mountain bikes : bikes are delivered to your home, many routes
Walking : straight from the garden into the Drents-Friese Wold or a little further on one of the many walks.
Children : forest paths, observation towers, climbing parks, playgrounds, picking gardens
Spotting animals : birds, roe deer, badgers, squirrels, bats
Food : De Bospub with the children · Onder de Eiken for game · Posten Scandinavian · Restaurant Grenzeloos delicious nearby
Culture : Drenthe village greens, Colonies of Benevolence, Drents Museum, Megalithic tombs
We will send you an extensive list of our favorite places, walking routes, restaurants, and activities before arrival.
Marc, Airbnb
What a lovely place to stay. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful cottage. It is situated in a wonderfully quiet location, on the edge of greenery, and you notice that immediately. From the house, we saw deer, storks, all kinds of special birds, and even a squirrel that came to take a look. The house itself is spacious, luxurious, and fully equipped. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms are truly beautiful. It is also a delight outside with lovely garden furniture. For us, this was truly a top-notch stay.
José, Natuurhuisje.nl
Overall rating: 10/10
Pure enjoyment of peace and luxury.
Nature, peace & space: 5/5
Beautiful house fully equipped! Plenty of space, well furnished, comfortable beds and bathrooms, and a lovely kitchen. The sauna was also pure enjoyment.
Views, yet right in the middle of the trees. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with 3 dogs. Various walking routes. We would love to come back!
Annette, Bijzonderplekje.nl
What a beautiful holiday accommodation. Nothing left to be desired. You won't go wrong. We had a fantastic weekend. Lovely weather and beautiful surroundings. The children had a great time in the hammock, on the swing, running around the house, and in the cabin. We enjoyed lovely walks with the dog. We also saw deer, a buzzard, and a robin visiting every day. I found the location on the website Bijzonder Plekje. It is certainly a special place and worth coming back to.
Environment & Location
The holiday home is very conveniently located for a walking and cycling holiday in Drenthe, a week or weekend away with the children, friends and/or the dog. It is located between the Doldersummerveld and Aekingerzand and between Dwingeloo, Diever, Appelscha and Zorgvlied