Forest retreat with sauna, bathtub & large garden

Atmospheric and creative holiday cottage close to the De Maashorst nature reserve, part of Familie Buitenhuys. The cottage is tucked away at the back of a small holiday park, with a lovely green garden and plenty of privacy. Inside, you'll find a freestanding clawfoot bath in the garden room; outside, your own private sauna. Sleeps max. 4 adults + 1 baby, but best suited to one family (2 adults, 2 children + baby). The space ENTRANCE. You enter through a hallway with a coat rack and toilet. From here, you walk into the light, open living space with a view of the garden. LIVING ROOM. Cosy seating area with a corner sofa and garden views. There is a smart TV, and under the sofa you'll find drawers with toys and books. The pellet stove is the heart of the room, with a lovely sitting and play area around it. KITCHEN & DINING AREA. Compact, practical kitchen with electric stove, fridge with freezer compartment and dishwasher. There is a large dining table and a high chair (in the cupboard in the bedroom). BEDROOMS. A cosy Dutch box bed (160 × 200) that can be closed off with thick curtains. There is also a separate bedroom with a double bed (140 × 200) and a loft bed above it. A baby cot is available. BATHROOM. Spacious bathroom with shower, large vanity unit and washing machine. GARDEN ROOM & WELLNESS. The garden room has a freestanding clawfoot bath with a view of the garden. At the back of the garden, in the small shed, you'll find a private infrared sauna. PLEASE NOTE. The cottage has a fairly open layout and therefore little privacy. The box bed is closed off with curtains, the bath is open in the garden room, and there is a low, semi-transparent partition between the shower (bathroom) and the toilet. For families this works well (as far as we hear!); with 4 adults, it mainly depends on how comfortable you are with each other. Please keep this in mind when booking. GARDEN. Large, fully fenced garden with a fenced-off pond and views through the greenery of the surrounding countryside. A natural, peaceful spot with lots of birds. And the occasional mole, which is welcome to stay. OTHER. The cottage is on the outer edge of the park and was renovated with lots of love by ourselves. Not everything is perfectly finished, and that is exactly what gives the cottage its own character. PLEASE NOTE: this cottage is IN NATURE. In certain seasons, that also means insects, spiders and other small visitors. We do our best to keep them outside. We don't use poison, but natural remedies where needed. Finding spiders or insects is not a defect. By booking, you accept this, and it is not a reason for a refund or compensation. Guest access All areas in the cottage are accessible, except for one shed that we use as private storage (locked). You reach the cottage via holiday park De Heidebloem and then drive on to our own little park, Park Blokland. During your stay, you can use the swimming pool and the large playground at De Heidebloem. Bikes can also be rented at the reception. For any questions, key matters or help with the cottage, please contact us, not the reception of De Heidebloem. De Heidebloem is a separate park and cannot provide support with this. Other things to note - Open layout with little privacy, so not always ideal for 2 couples, 4 adults or groups of friends. Please read the description carefully before booking. - No parties, events or gatherings. - No smoking or drugs. - No dogs or other pets. - No tents or BBQs in the garden. - Only the number of booked guests is allowed. - Respect for the neighbours, peace and quiet, and nature is important. - The cottage was largely renovated by ourselves; imperfections are part of its style and charm. - Please take good care of our cottage and its furnishings. PLEASE NOTE This is a nature cottage in a green setting. Spiders and insects may be present. We do everything we can to keep them outside, although they sometimes outsmart us. If you come across one during your stay, we hope you can see it with a smile. Their presence is part of staying in nature and is not a reason for compensation or a refund.