Holiday home for max. 12 persons
Diever, Drenthe, Netherlands

Holiday House in Diever with Private Patio

A large, well-equipped holiday farmhouse, dating from 1836 and situated in the centre of unspoilt Diever village (the farm is no longer operational). Sleeps up to twelve. Our village of Diever has been voted by Dutch consumers as being one of four 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 village of Diever - Diever is located at the south-westerly tip of the province of Drenthe (approx. two hours east of Amsterdam), is renowned for the open-air productions of Shakespeare which have been re-enacted in its forest amphitheatre every summer. In the village, there is a grocery store, an award-winning bakery, a good variety of shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and a bank. There is a market, encircling the village’s fourteenth-century church, selling everything from clothes to local products – this is held in Diever every Monday throughout the Summer months.There is also a Dutch National Tourist office in Diever with a wealth of information on the surrounding area. So, whether it's picnicking in the forest, taking a dip in a forest bathing pool or going by horseback along one of the many marked trails, you won’t be disappointed by this area's rich heritage, its welcoming, English-speaking people and its unending choice of excursions and attractions. Come and visit the real Netherlands! Accessibility:- Diever is easily accessible from both Amsterdam Schiphol and Dusseldorf airports (both are two hours distance). A car is recommended (rental cars also available at both airports), although public transport (bus) just a few minutes’ walk away with links to the surrounding villages and towns. Nearest rail station is at Beilen (twenty minutes away)

The holiday 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.- Fast and secure optic fibre wireless internet access throughout the farmhouse.- four twin bedrooms (six out of the eight beds are box-spring beds). Three of these twin bedrooms complete with washbasin. - Large double bedroom comes with a king-size box spring bed, a large built-in wardrobe and also has an LCD TV plus Blu-ray player- two extra single beds. These can be placed in the twin or double bedrooms - two canvas cots for babies / small children - Also, two high chairs, a play rug & a vertical baby bath are all available for our smallest guests- 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, German & other European TV stations and there is a modern micro system and Blu-ray player, plus a selection of movies on DVD, as well as a CD collection- Kitchen with all modern amenities, including separate full-size fridge/freezer- Dining area with dining tables (that can be expanded to accommodate larger groups) - 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, puzzles and books- Safety features include fire extinguisher, fire blanket, smoke detectors and a stair gate- Comprehensive Dutch, German and 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- Up to two well-behaved pets can be accommodated with prior notice - Please note that this is a non-smoking accommodation

- There is ample off-street parking - For your use there is a private patio with chairs, tables and parasols supplied, plus a trampoline. BBQ (coal) is available - Bicycle-hire is available locally (which can also be arranged before arrival), with secure storage on site- 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

We want you to have a wonderful and memorable holiday!- It is our pleasure to be of assistance to you before and during your stay, and it is our priority to make sure that you will have a pleasant holiday. - We are happy to offer any help in preparing your trip.- Please contact us with any questions you may have about the farmhouse, Diever, Drenthe or anything at all to do with the Netherlands!

Nearby attractions:- It is just a ten-minute walk to reach the forests of the Drents-Friese Wold, one of the largest National parks of the Netherlands, with its thirty-two marked walks & numerous cycle paths. Also situated close to the National Park Dwingelderveld - the largest moorland on the European Continent - with its sixty km of walking trails & forty km of bicycle paths. 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 less than fifteen 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 twenty-five-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 eighteen-hole golf course available in Havelte (fourteen km away).- Want to visit an island 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 (one hour forty-five minutes ferry crossing).Ameland Island- A ferry service runs from Holwerd, Friesland (forty-five minutes by catamaran or two hours 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 (forty-five minutes crossing time). The ports are around one and a half hours from Diever.