Our holiday home for those seeking tranquility stands on an island surrounded by nature

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Zegveld, UT
  • De Haar Castle
    19 min drive
  • Spies & Spijs
    18 min walk
  • Woerden Station
    11 min drive
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Zegveld

Located in Zegveld, this bed & breakfast is on the waterfront, a 4-minute drive from Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and 10 minutes from City Museum Woerden. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Brediuspark and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from St. Peter's Church.

What's nearby

  • De Haar Castle - 19 min drive
  • Ziggo Dome - 27 min drive
  • Johan Cruyff Arena - 28 min drive
  • Reeuwijkse Plassen - 29 min drive
  • Van Gogh Museum - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Woerden Station - 11 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Okkie's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Steeg Coffeeshop De - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sakura Sushi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buitenplaats Kameryck - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Our holiday home for those seeking tranquility stands on an island surrounded by nature

On an island in the midst of nature, this nature house stands among hydrangeas, a wonderful place for those seeking tranquility. This nature house is the ideal starting point for trips in the Groene Hart, such as to the Nieuwkoop lakes, Vinkeveen lakes or Loosdrecht lakes. A beautiful area for walking and cycling enthusiasts. A maximum of four people can stay in the Natuurhuisje during a weekend, midweek, week or longer. With a beautiful view over the polder you can enjoy all the facilities that this nature house has to offer. There is 1 separate bedroom with 2 single beds that we can make up as a double bed. There is a seating area in the dining room with patio doors to the terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with hob, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, kettle and Senseo. You can extend the sofa to a double bed. The cottage also has a modern bathroom with shower and toilet and there is a TV with DVD player in the living room for when the weather is bad. The cottage has mosquito nets so that only desired guests can enter the cottage. Is it going well again? Then you can make the most of it by using the bathing jetty, the existing rowing boat for floating, free use of fishing rods and the spacious terrace with garden furniture. For the cold evenings you can gather around the fire pit. 
NATURE
The nature house is surrounded by a rich and varying water fauna. Sailing the Nieuwkoopse Plassen you will discover all the secrets of the swamp. You can also discover this pearl in the Groene Hart on foot. From rough paths through meadows to the nicely decorated Lusthof De Haeck. Woerden is known as the most average city in the Netherlands. Yet Woerden is very special. A visit to this medieval fortified city will turn out surprisingly. Nice streets with authentic shops, a lively town square with sunny terraces where there is always something to experience and monumental buildings such as the old Stedehuys and Kasteel Woerden are the ingredients for a varied day out.

There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Anita is Uw gastvrouw

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boating

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Huisje omringt door water. Gebruik reddingsvestjes

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility B&B Zegveld
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility B&B
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility Zegveld
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility B&B Zegveld
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility B&B
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility Zegveld
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility B&B Zegveld
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility B&B
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility Zegveld
Island Surrounded Nature is our Holiday Tranquility
On an Island Surrounded by Nature is our Holiday for Tranquility

Our holiday home for those seeking tranquility stands on an island surrounded by nature Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren L., Frankfurt, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful farm retreat
Enjoyed our family stay on “Hortensia Eiland”. Cottage was nicely appointed with everything needed to do small meals. Took full advantage of the farm fresh eggs, yogurt, jam and milk. We felt like we experienced the Holland countryside experience to its fullest!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holland Stay
After being pleasantly welcomed by our guest, Anita, she explained how to get to the cottage and even gave us a quart of fresh milk, as it was on a dairy. After walking past the chicken coop, and the pig, we were led over a bridge onto almost a magical private Cottage on a small island, surrounded by beautiful flowers. It was the perfect retreat to stay in order to venture out and experience both the countryside, and the city life of Holland, as we had planned visits to both Amsterdam and The Hague, as well as other destinations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in the Netherlands
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely and charming cottage. It is so serene and enveloped in green; we stepped out every day into birdsong, and ducklings hatched while we were there. Our host Anita was welcoming, and there were fresh eggs from the hens and homemade jam on the table when we checked in. While there is no clothes washer in the cottage, Anita very kindly offered to do our laundry for us. There are peaceful walks in nature preserves nearby, and we had access by car to Utrecht, Leiden, Lisse & the Keukenhof Gardens, and Gouda. But it is hard to tear oneself away from sitting in the very private garden at the cottage: we visited in early Spring and sat under a blooming fruit tree, among emerging leaves and blooming bulbs, and watched the soft Holland light reflecting off the water. Thanks so much to Anita and her family for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariana B., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted more time here
Anita and Martin gave us the most amazing village experience. We arrived to a very clean cottage with everything that we needed. The kitchen had everything that we needed to cook and clean. The bathroom did not have toiletries but had lots of towels and wash clothes. Our beds and the pull out couch was so comfortable. We loved the eggs and yogurt sold at the farm and appreciated homemade jam. I had the best time spending time with Pip the pig and the chickens every morning over coffee. We loved it so much that we extended our stay. The place was very quiet, comfortable, clean and cozy. I also will say that it was truly the perfect central location to all surrounding areas. We did east coast, north, giethorn, even went to Bruge, belgium in only 2 hrs and 20 minutes. We were close to utrecht and gouda too. Don’t hesitate to stay here. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

edward g.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect
The property was beautiful and relaxing with a lot of great activities and culture close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

MOUSTAFA M.

Nice place suitable for couples. Would advise for two people to get maximum use of it. Anita is Wow.
Anita is a very nice lady always smiling and very helpful. Just be aware not to let mosquitoes in the house. I would definitely go there again when ever possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Ludger K., Moers, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Kurzurlaub auf Hortensia Island
Wir haben zwei schöne entspannte Tage in dem kleinen Ferienhaus auf einer kleinen Insel verbracht. Das Häuschen ist wirklich schön gelegen und man hat gerade morgens einen wunderbaren Blick über Wassergräben und Felder.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner kurz Urlaub
Schöne rührige Haus , Abgelegen , Sehr liebe nette Gastgeber
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sorina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place in Dutch countryside
Excellent place, a small island amidst Dutch canals, at a farm with milk and excellent yoghurt and eggs from the chicken just next “ door” ☺️ Kids enjoyed the small boat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub auf eigener Hortensien-Insel
Wer Land und Natur liebt, ist hier genau richtig. Guter Ausgangspunkt um Land und Leute kennenzulernen. Wir wurden sehr liebevoll empfangen und bekamen Unterstützung bei Bedarf. Vorab haben die Absprachen gut geklappt. Uns hat's sehr gut gefallen und können Hortensien Eiland bestens weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TCHA P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une petite île fleurie en juillet
Séjour de courte durée mais un joli petit coin. L'équipement est fonctionnelle et harmonieux. Nous n'avons pas rencontré l'hôte à l'entrée ni à la sortie. Tout est par mail avec politesse et gentillesse. Clé à la porte . Un comportement de confiance qui mérite le respect. Un pot de confiture , 4 œufs frais et un vase de fleurs sauvage nous attendait.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manja H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovly nice Place
Quiet, in the Natur Nice people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Jacques K.

Liked: Cleanliness
PETIT COIN DE PARADIS
Petit coin de paradis. Exceptionnel... Tout était parfait... Merci à Anita qui nous a reçu comme des VIP....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vorname N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Es war sehr schön
Wir haben die Landschaft sehr genossen und würdeb gerne wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk rustige plek
Een fijne rustige plek aan het water met boerderijgeluiden op de achtergrond. Een fijn huisje met alle voorzieningen. De slaapbank is echter niet ideaal voor langere mensen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes, ruhiges Haus
Uns hat es wirklich außerordentlich gut gefallen. Man kann hier ungestört sein und das Haus ist sehr schön gepflegt. Der Garten und die Insel sind ein Traum! Danke, dass wir hier ein Wochenende verbringen durften!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jakob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
cosy
we really had a good time, there's fresh milk to buy and a cute little pig nearby! everything and everyone are super friendly :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heinz F., Möser

Liked: Cleanliness
Hortensia Eiland das Kleinod
Das Objekt wird von sehr freundlichen und bemühten Gastgebern geleitet. Es liegt nicht weit von Zegveld in ländlicher Umgebung. In den nächsten Orten Zegfeld und Woerden gibt es genug Einkaufsmöglichkeiten um dort auch einen längeren Aufenthalt zu bestreiten. Für das Häuschen gilt: "Raum ist in der kleinsten Hütte." In der Beschreibung sollte allerdings ergänzend erwähnt werden, dass Hortensia Eiland von einem landwirtschaftlichen Betrieb umrahmt wird. Dort ticken die Uhren etwas anders als in einem Urlaub. Wir können das Objekt trotz dieses fehlenden Hinweises natürlich empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
wunderbarer Urlaub
Es hat alles gepasst, herrliche idyllische Lage, super Objekt, unbedingt zu empfehlen

10/10 Excellent

Christine G., Mattstetten, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolut empfehlenswert
Wunderschönes idyllisches Häuschen, sehr sauber, ruhig, alles vorhanden was es braucht. Anita hat uns sehr herzliche empfangen. Ich kann diese Unterkunft nur weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Auszeit in Holland
Die Vermieterin Anita ist sehr Zuvorkommend und erfüllt Wünsche die im Online Portal falsch erwähnt sind. Das Haus ist klein und fein, auch mit 3 erwachsenen Personen hat man noch genügend Platz zu verweilen und die Aussicht zu geniessen. Einzig der Einstieg ins Wasser, machte uns ein wenig Probleme da es keine Leiter gibt und man vom Rand ins Wasser muss. Danke an Anita für die schöne Zeit. Familie Weinmann

8/10 Good

Dorothee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Urlaub
Ein kleines gemütliches Häuschen mit tollen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeek G.

Sehr entspannend
Sehr sauber und mit viel Liebe eingerichtet😊
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Paradies auf Erden
Ein paradiesischer Ort mit einem super symphatischen Engel Anita. Es bleiben keine Wünsche offen. Sehr empfehlenswert !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tobias S., Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Klein und romantisch - Perfekt um zu entspannen
Es ist ein kleines, aber sehr schönes Haus am Stadtrand von Zegveld. Man hat eine kleine Terasse und ein kleines Stückgarten. Das Haus liegt direkt an den Kanälen, auf welchen man mit dem eigenen Paddelboot einen kleinen Ausflug machen kann. Die Vermieterin (Anita) ist eine sehr warmherzige Person und stets freundlich. In dem Haus gab es alles was man brauchte, von Tellern und Besteck, über Backofen und Senseo-Maschine bis hin zum Grill war alles da was man benötigte. Der Ort liegt ca 45 Minuten mit dem Auto von Amsterdam und Rotterdam entfernt, so das man beide schnell und unkompliziert mit dem Auto erreichen kann. Wir waren zu viert dort und würden es jederzeit wieder empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018