Now in our 20th year - many Canadian, American and European repeat guests!
About
'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) ** Our village of Diever has been voted by Dutch consumers as being 1 of 4 of the best places to holiday in the Netherlands, also due to the beauty of the national parks and the friendliness of the people here! ** The vacation farmhouse: - Our farmhouse will provide all amenities for a 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. - Free Wi-Fi - Fast and secure (optic cable) wireless internet access throughout the farmhouse. - 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. - 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 & 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. - Dining area with table that can be expanded to accommodate larger groups. - Kitchen with all modern amenities, including separate full-size fridge/freezer - 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 extinguishers, fire blanket, smoke 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. - 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. - 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 Nearby attractions: - 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 by 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. Diever is at the center of an abundance of historical sites and attractions for adults and children of all ages. Diversity on your doorstep! - 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 brought. Take in the many museums that will provide an interest to each member of your group. For teenagers, there are 18 fun parks and, for our younger guests, enchanting ‘fairy tale’ parks nearby. While the city of Groningen ('shop till you drop') & the German border are all less than an hour's drive, the provincial capital at Assen is just a 25-minute drive away! Not forgetting a day-out to the world-famous Emmen zoo, while, for those looking for sports activities: sailing, boat excursions & fishing can be enjoyed at Giethoorn (the ‘Venice of the North’). Also, there is an 18-hole golf course available in Havelte (14 km / 9 miles away). - Want to visit the beach as well? The Frisian islands make a great day out, with some of the best beaches in the Netherlands: Terschelling Island - The ferry to Terschelling leaves from Harlingen, Friesland (1 hr 45 mins ferry crossing). Ameland Island- A ferry service runs from Holwerd, Friesland (45 minutes by catamaran or 120 mins by regular ferry). Excursions are available from Ameland to visit seal colonies on Robbeneiland. Schiermonnikoog Island - The ferry runs several times a day from Lauwersoog, Groningen (45 minutes Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: DUTCHCHAMBEROFCOMMERCENO.04080481