Authentic holiday home in Friesland (6 people)

Step back in time to an authentic workers' cottage from 1842 in the heart of Friesland. The original box bed and beautiful panelling add character. A modern kitchen, 2 bathrooms and fast Wi-Fi ensure comfort. Behind the house: a sunny waterfront garden overlooking Frisian horses. In front: the tennis court and an old church. For 6 guests, with 4 bikes (2 electric) ready for the Greidhoeke. Close to Leeuwarden. The space Húns 16 is our own summer house: a workers' cottage from 1842 in the small Frisian village of Húns. As soon as you step inside, you can feel the history. The original bed alcove, the wooden ceiling with beams, the old pantry, and the elegant wooden panelling in the living room are still completely intact. The walls are built of the typical yellow bricks from that era: details that give the house a warmth you won't find in new builds. At the same time, we have not compromised on comfort. The spacious kitchen-living room has all the modern appliances, there are two fresh bathrooms, central heating, a washing machine, a dryer, and fast Wi-Fi. We also have two bedrooms with a double bed and a third bedroom with two single beds, accommodating 6 guests in total. Behind the house is a large, sunny waterfront garden with a view over a meadow with Frisian horses: the perfect spot for a book, a glass of wine, or just doing nothing. At the front, you can see the Frisian handball court and the 13th-century Nicolaaskerk. For children, there is a playground on the field, and inside, board games are ready for a rainy afternoon. Would you like to explore the area? Four bicycles are available for you, two of which are electric, to effortlessly ride through the green Greidhoeke towards Leeuwarden, Franeker, or Bolsward. Húns 16 is not just any vacation home; it's a piece of Frisian history where you'll feel right at home. Guest access Guests have the entire property at their disposal: the eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and the living room with its original bed alcove and woodwork. The sunny waterfront garden and the four bicycles (two of which are electric) are also entirely at your disposal during your stay. Check-in is completely contactless: Upon arrival, you collect the key from the key box by the gate using a code that we will send you in advance. This way, you can check in at your own pace, without having to wait. You can park right in front of the door: there are two public parking spaces directly in front of the house. Do you have any questions during your stay, or would you like to know more about the history of the house? We are easy to reach and are happy to help. Other things to note Húns 16 is an authentic house dating back to 1842, and you can tell: the doorway is a bit lower, so watch your head. The stairs to the attic were once a steep ladder. After the renovation, they became real stairs, less steep than a ladder, but steeper than you are used to. Húns does not have its own stores. For groceries, you can cycle to Winsum (12 minutes, 2.6 km), where you will find a supermarket and a bakery. Parking is available right in front of the house, where there is a parking space. You can also always go to the village hall on the other side of the pelota court, a minute's walk from the house. Unfortunately, it is not possible to charge an electric car at our house. The nearest charging station is in Baard, a 5-minute drive away. Let us know, and we'll have a bike ready for you so you can be back in 8 minutes. We rent out Húns 16 for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 30 nights. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed. In the past, pets have caused damage to the original woodwork, and we want to prevent that from happening in the future. Smoking is not allowed indoors. Fortunately, it is allowed in the garden, as long as you take your cigarette butts with you. We prefer not to have parties in our cottage. A nice dinner with the group is, of course, fine, but we ask you to respect this old house and our neighbours. Rentals to a group under the age of 20 are only permitted if someone aged 25 or older is present throughout the entire rental period.