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

The mosquitos made it intolerable. I don’t recommend this place to people who don’t like to be bitten by mosquitoes while sleeping. I have 30-something itchy bites on arms and face - including 9 on my face and neck that are red bumps - same with my husband, and I still have seven days of vacation left, not good.The house and nature around it are nice (I assume the mosquito breeding ground is in the still (sometimes cow sounds from the farm next door it’s easy to bike to and from there, very flat, but if you want to get around quicker take a rental car. Uber seems to be more expensive from here.

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.

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!

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.

Quiet, in the Natur Nice people

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!

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.

The property was beautiful and relaxing with a lot of great activities and culture close by.

we really had a good time, there's fresh milk to buy and a cute little pig nearby! everything and everyone are super friendly :)

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.