'Under the Oaks’ - a large, well-equipped & tastefully-furnished Dutch farmhouse dating from 1836 (the farm is no longer operational, so there is no livestock present). Situated in the centre of unspoiled rural Diever village, in Drenthe province, and located on the edge of one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands. Diever has been chosen as 1 of 4 of the best holiday destinations in the Netherlands, due to the surrounding national parks and the friendliness of the local people! The space The holiday farmhouse: - sleeps up to 12 persons. There are also 2 canvas cots available for babies - Our farmhouse will provide all amenities for the most perfect stay in this historic Drenthe village which is situated at the heart of rural Netherlands and surrounded by areas of stunning natural beauty, including the largest wet-heathland in Western Europe at Dwingelderveld - Fast-speed and secure wireless internet access throughout the farmhouse - The large double bedroom comes with a king-size box spring bed, a large built-in wardrobe and also has a Smart TV plus Blu-ray player (on ground floor) - 3 twin and 1 triple bedroom upstairs. 3 of these bedrooms with box-spring beds and washbasins (all on 1st floor) - A maximum of 2 additional persons is permitted, at the rate of €42 per person/per night. No charge for a maximum of 2 additional infants if using cots - 2 large canvas cots for babies / small children. Also, 2 high chairs, a play rug and vertical baby bath are all available for our youngest guests (all baby items are for your use and are free of charge) - Large main room, with high ceilings and large windows. There are corner sofas extending across the room, plus armchairs to easily accommodate even the largest of parties. A Smart TV gives access to Dutch, German, Belgian, American, British and other European TV stations and there is a sound system and Blu-ray player, plus a selection of movies on DVD, as well as a CD collection - Kitchen with all modern amenities, including gas stove / electric grill-oven / microwave-grill / full-size fridge-freezer / toaster / filter, Senseo and Dolce Gusto coffee-makers and kettle - Dining area complete with extendable tables - Utility room with washer/dryer and dishwasher - The bathroom has a double swing-door walk-in shower (on ground floor) - Separate upstairs and downstairs WCs - For children, there are cupboards full of soft toys, electronic / board games, puzzles and books. - Safety features include a fire extinguisher, fire blanket, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and 2 stair gates - Comprehensive tourist information available in Dutch, English and German, covering Diever village and the surrounding areas in the province of Drenthe (also including the provinces of Friesland, its islands and Overijssel), as well as most major tourist attractions in the Netherlands is provided - Library of English- and Dutch-language books - Easy walking access to nearby grocery store, restaurants, bars, ice cream parlour, an award-winning bakery (one of the finest in the Netherlands!), souvenir shops, tourist office, as well as the village bird sanctuary, archaeological museum, megalithic stones and the Drents-Friese forest Guest access The holiday farmhouse is 4305 sq. ft. (400 sq. Metres) and guests have exclusive use of the property which adjoins the owner's home. This holiday farmhouse is entirely self-contained, with two entrances for full privacy There is a terrace and newly landscaped garden (now grass) with tables, chairs, parasols, 2 BBQs and a trampoline solely for our guests' use We are completely flexible on changeover days - Earliest arrival time: 16.00 (we will always try to accommodate an earlier arrival time for those travelling on early morning flights) - Latest departure time: 10.00 (20.00 on Sundays if booking a 2-night weekend stay from Friday - Sunday) Other things to note ** Weekend Deal ! ** - Book a 2-night weekend stay from a Friday to a Sunday, and we will extend your checkout from 10.00 until 20.00 on the Sunday completely FREE OF CHARGE! ** Year-Round Discounts (all discounts can be combined and are automatically calculated via the Airbnb system) ** - Book a 7-night stay and receive an instant 20% discount on the rate - Book a stay of a month and receive an instant 30% discount on the rate - Book within 28 days prior to arrival to receive an instant discount of up to 15% ** The facilities at 'Under the Oaks' are being constantly upgraded and renewed! ** - - Renewed in 2026: New fridge-freezer/new dishwasher/new deluxe 'Rivièra Maison' bedlinen - Renewed in 2025: new 55' Smart TV/new washing machine/new dryer/new garden furniture/renovated staircase and skylight window ** Further accommodation details: ** All bed linen and towels provided (bath / kitchen) There is ample off-street parking Bicycle rental is available locally (which can also be arranged for you before arrival), with secure storage on site ** Please note that 'Under the Oaks' is a non-smoking accommodation ** ** Pet fee: €52.00 (a maximum of 3 dogs or 2 large dogs are allowed). Please inform us when booking if you intend to bring pets with you **