British/Dutch Owned Former Farmhouse (1836) near Picturesque National Park
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'Under the Oaks’ - a large, well-equipped holiday farmhouse, dating from 1836 and situated in the centre of unspoilt Diever village (the farm is no longer operational, so there is no livestock present) /////////////////////////////// - The holiday farmhouse will provide all amenities for the perfect stay in this historic village in the province of Drenthe. At the heart of rural Netherlands and surrounded by areas of stunning natural beauty, including the largest area of wet heathland on the European continent, the Dwingelderveld /////////////////////////////// - Free Wi-Fi - Fast and secure (optical cable) wireless internet access throughout the farmhouse /////////////////////////////// - Large main room, with high ceilings and large windows. There are two large corner sofas plus armchairs to easily accommodate even the largest of parties. A Smart TV gives access to American, British and other European TV stations and there is a sound system and Blu-ray player plus a selection of films on DVD, as well as a CD collection /////////////////////////////// - Dining area with table that can be expanded to accommodate larger groups. /////////////////////////////// - Kitchen with all modern amenities, including separate full-size fridge/freezer /////////////////////////////// - Comfortable box spring beds and washbasin in 3 of the 4 twin bedrooms upstairs. The large double bedroom comes with a king-size box spring bed plus a large built-in wardrobe. The double bedroom also has an LCD TV plus Blu-ray player /////////////////////////////// - The bathroom has a double swing door walk-in shower /////////////////////////////// - Separate upstairs and downstairs WCs /////////////////////////////// - For children, there are cupboards full of soft toys, electronic / board games and books. While 2 cots, 2 high chairs and a baby bath will help accommodate our youngest guests /////////////////////////////// - Safety features include fire extinguisher, fire blanket, smoke/CO2 detectors and a stair gate /////////////////////////////// - Comprehensive English-language tourist information available covering Diever village and the surrounding areas (including Friesland, its islands and Overijssel), as well as most major tourist attractions in the Netherlands is provided /////////////////////////////// - Library of books /////////////////////////////// - Guests have exclusive use of the front farmhouse, which adjoins the owner's property. The house is entirely self-contained with two entrances for full privacy /////////////////////////////// - Well-behaved pets can be accommodated with prior notice (a maximum of 2 large dogs are permitted) /////////////////////////////// - Please note that this is a non-smoking accommodation ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Diever village: ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// - Diever is located at the south-westerly tip of the province of Drenthe (approx. 2 hours east of Amsterdam), and renowned for the open-air productions of Shakespeare which have been re-enacted in its forest amphitheatre every summer since 1946. There is a market, encircling the village’s 14th-century church, selling everything from clothes to local products – this is held in Diever every Monday throughout the Summer months /////////////////////////////// - Easy walking access to nearby supermarket, 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 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// The surrounding area: ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// - Diever is at the centre of an abundance of historical sites and attractions for adults and children of all ages. Diversity on your doorstep! /////////////////////////////// - It is just a 10-minute walk to reach the forests of the Drents-Friese Wold (6,100 hectares / 15,070 acres), one of the largest National parks of the Netherlands, with its 32 marked walks & numerous cycle paths. Also situated close to the National Park Dwingelderveld (3,692 hectares / 9,120 acres) - the largest moorland on the European Continent - with its 60 km (37 miles) of walking trails & 40 km (25 miles) of bicycle paths. Perfect for hiking, biking, riding, birdwatching or just picnicking! /////////////////////////////// - It is less than 15 minutes to the Blue Lake - where you can swim safely as the water is constantly tested (swimming towels provided!), or just laze on the beach! /////////////////////////////// - Get a glimpse of life in the Netherlands during the 18th century at the ‘working‘ village of Orvelte /////////////////////////////// - Visit the WWII transit camp at Westerbork – to where Anne Frank and her family were Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: DUTCHCHAMBEROFCOMMERCENO.04080481