Rural tiny cottage next to nature reserve

Charming brick cottage in a green, sheltered garden with an outdoor kitchen. Wake up to the gentle sound of birds and experience the tranquility of the countryside. The cottage is comfortably and tastefully furnished, with local tips you won't find in travel guides. Explore the Dutch meadows, windmills, and villages using our loaner bikes. Thanks to its central location, you can easily travel to cities such as Gouda, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam. A diverse stay with peace, nature, and the city close by. The space In this comfortable little cottage, you can enjoy a charming and unique stay: ・the private space of a cottage ・the service of a bed and breakfast ・the relaxation of the outdoors Breakfast with fresh local produce is included on the first morning. It will be delivered to your home. On other days, breakfast is available from €8 per person. This cozy guesthouse is located in our rural garden on a quiet green lane. The spacious backyard adjoins a dike with little traffic. Via the dike stairs, you can reach the outer dike nature reserve with water birds, beavers and an inner lake. The nature reserve borders the river Lek, where you can enjoy beautiful views and recreational sandy beaches. The cottage is ideal for a longer stay. In the immediate vicinity, you will find excellent supermarkets, bakeries, and other fresh-food stores. There is also a wide range of restaurants, ranging from simple and cozy to fine dining. Here, you will experience peace and space, with plenty of options for a varied stay. Enjoy the nature and discover picturesque Dutch villages, or easily take day trips to vibrant cities. Thanks to its central location, you can easily travel to Utrecht, Gouda, Dordrecht, The Hague, and Rotterdam. Accommodation layout: ・bedroom with 2p bed and 1p loft bed ・bathroom: walk-in shower, sink, toilet ・living room with kitchenette ・outdoor kitchen ・private terrace overlooking the garden ・private lockable storage room with 2 bikes The 2p bed (160x200) has a very comfortable box spring mattress and is made up with fresh, crisp bed linen that feels pleasant. The single bed (80x200) is a comfortable bunk bed. This is located on a small loft in the ridge of the bedroom. The loft has no headroom and can be reached via a narrow and steep miller staircase. Baby bed (travel bed) I can prepare with bed linen for you. Suitable for children up to 3 years old, 33 lbs (15 kg). It has a comfortable, certified mattress. This cot is free of charge. I would like to hear this in advance at the time of booking. The kitchenette (inside) is equipped with modern appliances and luxury products for a comfortable stay: ・Fridge with freezer compartment ・microwave ・Toaster, egg cooker, hand blender ・Nespresso, milk frother and kettle ・fine selection of quality coffee and tea The outdoor kitchen is also fully equipped and offers everything you need for your favorite meals: ・cozy dining table ・2-burner hob ・steam cooker ・Air fryer, oven, grill ・Weber barbecue (+briquettes, quick starter) Please note: Cooking, baking and grilling can only be done in the outdoor kitchen, due to stubborn baking air. The outdoor kitchen is a great place to cook al fresco and to relax. There is a comfortable bench with soft cushions, and the patio heater provides extra warmth on cooler evenings. At the garden fireplace, you can roast marshmallows or make popcorn together in the special popcorn pan. Enjoy the outdoor kitchen all year round with these cozy outdoor amenities: ・Popcorn pan (for bbq or garden fireplace) ・Gourmet pan / table top grill / raclette ・Crepe creator ・Dutch poffertjes pan (Dutch mini pancakes) ・Oliebollen pan (sweet fritters) You have your own lockable shed. This offers place for bikes, baby stroller and water sports materials. There is a charging point for e-bikes. Free to use: 2 old Dutch bikes with a crate in front. A men's and women's model. The bikes have a back pedal (no hand brake). Guest access Your guest house, outdoor kitchen and lockable storage room are completely for your own use. There are no other guests at the accommodation. Your terrace is not enclosed or fenced off from the surrounding garden (approximately 1,000 m2). This surrounding garden is freely accessible to you and you share it with residents. Your own terrace and the outdoor kitchen with covered seating area is of course only for yourself. Through the dike staircase in our backyard, you have direct access to a small but extensive outdoor dike nature reserve. On the river bank, there are sandy beaches where you can relax. These are publicly accessible. Washing machine and dryer are in a shared laundry room in our house. Free to use and book in advance. A dryer and drying rack are also provided. Free parking is available on the driveway of our front yard. There is enough space for a car, camper, motorcycle, trailer. Other things to note ・Tourist tax is included in the price. ・Cooking, fire, incense, home perfumes and smoking are not allowed indoors. ・Pets are not allowed, the interior is allergen-free. ・For tall people: the beds are 2 meters long. The ceiling of the walk-in shower is 2 meters high. Security: ・The single bed (high sleeper) is accessed by a steep miller's staircase. The loft where the single bed is located functions as a high sleeper, you cannot stand upright there. ・The loft/high sleeper has no lockable stair gate and is therefore not suitable for small children. No playing or climbing is allowed in the loft. We can remove the wooden access stairs for you on request. ・ In the garden, there are steps, a pond and a ditch. The garden does not have a complete fence.