Under the Oak Canopy

Discover the charm of the Dutch countryside in our beautifully converted 1836 farmhouse 'Onder de Eiken', located in the heart of South-West Drenthe. This region is known for its national parks, with a breathtaking landscape of forests, heathland, and shifting sands - perfect for cycling and hiking. Access to the Drents-Friese Wold is within walking distance, and other natural beauties such as the Aekingerzand, National Park Dwingelderveld, and Weerribben-Wieden are nearby. The famous Giethoorn, the 'Venice of the North', is also nearby. The spacious front house of the farm (140 m²) is fully and tastefully furnished, equipped with central heating, wifi, and a non-smoking policy for a comfortable stay. The living room offers a spacious seating area with Smart TV, Blu-ray DVD player, and Sound System, in addition to a cupboard full of DVDs, board games, and toys for the kids. The separate kitchen is equipped with a dining area, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric oven, while the dishwasher and washer-dryer are located in the utility room. Sleeping comfort is guaranteed by a double bedroom downstairs (with Smart TV and Blu-ray player) and four double bedrooms upstairs, three of which have box-spring beds and a washbasin. Two cots and two extra beds are available on request. Outside, you can enjoy a terrace and garden at the side of the house, equipped with garden furniture and BBQ. A bicycle shed is available behind the farmhouse, along with ample parking space. Guests have private access to the front house, where privacy is guaranteed despite the proximity of the owners. The area around the farmhouse 'Under the Oaks' offers not only access to beautiful natural parks, but also cultural and practical amenities. Within walking distance you can reach a supermarket, restaurants, bars, ice cream parlour, an award-winning bakery, souvenir shops, a tourist office, an archaeological museum, a dolmen and the National Park Drents-Friese Wold. All this makes it the perfect base to explore the rich offerings of South-West Drenthe. Stay with us and experience the ultimate combination of nature, culture, and comfort. 'Onder de Eiken' offers the ideal setting for an unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful areas of the Netherlands. Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation or adventurous outdoor activities, our farm is the perfect choice. Rental conditions: Abuse of alcohol inside or outside the accommodation is not allowed and, in addition, parties where nuisance is caused (inside or outside the accommodation) are prohibited. No noise nuisance should be caused during the day or evening. From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., 'night rest' applies and silence is required. Basic information - Pets allowed: 2 - allowed size of dogs: large (more than 60 cm) - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: Residence - type of building: semi-detached - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 1 - size of property: 805 m² - year of construction: 1836 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2020 - not observable from the street - Owner lives on the property - no youth groups - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 5 - Number of bathrooms: 1 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: no - heating: Everywhere - underfloor heating: no - terrace - garden: For sole use - completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge) - dog-proof by a fence (completely fenced in) - Total of private car parking spaces: 2 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: None - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 2 - distance to free communal parking spaces: 150 m - distance to public parking: 25 m Sleeping bedroom 11 - 3x single bed - child's bed/ baby's cot bedroom 14 - 2x single bed bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 5 - 2x single bed bedroom 8 - 3x single bed - child's bed/ baby's cot Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - hair dryer Guest toilet (or WC) - basin - toilet Guest toilet (or WC) - basin - toilet Cooking/Living - coffee machine: filter coffee machine, capsule coffee machine, coffee machine capsules/pods - fridge/freezer: deep freezer, fridge - stove: gas hob - kitchen hood - oven - Mini oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - dishtowels - number of dining tables: 3 - number of seats: 12 - number of living rooms: 1 Entertainment - TV: TV, cable TV - smart tv - DVD player - music system - radio - CD player - party games for adults For children - changing mat - high chair - children's crockery and cutlery - socket protection - playground equipment - party games for children Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object - clothes drying rack - iron - vaccum cleaner - cleaning products - fan: 5 - standing fan - single oven / fan heater / radiators - fire extinguisher - smoke alarm - carbon monoxide alarm - first aid kit Sustainability - Waste recycling - Bio garbage available - glass recycling available - paper recycling available - plastic recycling available - Water saving appliances - water-saving shower - Renewable energy - 100% green electricity - LED lighting (everywhere) - House Insulation - energy-saving windows Outside area - veranda - outdoor furniture - grill/barbecue: Charcoal grill - covered bicycle parking Surroundings - Nearest town centre: 100 m - Grocery store: 100 m - going out: 200 m - restaurant: 200 m - train station: 19,0 km - airport: 164,0 km - motorway: 12,0 km - distance public transport: 100 m - beach: 10,0 km - distance to the dog beach: 10,0 km - sandy beach: 10,0 km - water (sea, lake, etc.): 1,5 km - sea: 90,0 km - lake: 10,0 km - river: 3,0 km - water sports: 34,0 km - moorage: 3,0 km - playground: 450 m - public swimming pool: 4,0 km - golf course: 14,0 km - bicycle hire: 100 m - cycle path (tourist): 25 m - hiking trail: 25 m - riding facility: 5,0 km Distinctive features - farmhouse