British/Dutch Owned Former Farmhouse (1836) near Picturesque National Parks

Diever, Provincie Drenthe

$467 avg/night

Overview

Bed

Bath

Country House

Property Type

Max Sleeps

Description

'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)

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- 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

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- Free Wi-Fi - Fast and secure (optical cable) wireless internet access throughout the farmhouse

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- 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

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- Dining area with table that can be expanded to accommodate larger groups.

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- Kitchen with all modern amenities, including separate full-size fridge/freezer

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- 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 a Smart TV plus Blu-ray player

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- The bathroom has a double swing door walk-in shower

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- Separate upstairs and downstairs WCs

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- 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

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- Safety features include fire extinguisher, fire blanket, smoke/CO2 detectors and a stair gate

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- 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

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- Library of books

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- 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

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- Well-behaved pets can be accommodated with prior notice (a maximum of 2 large dogs are permitted)

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- Please note that this is a non-smoking accommodation

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Diever village:

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- 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

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- 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

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The surrounding area:

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- Diever is at the centre of an abundance of historical sites and attractions for adults and children of all ages. Diversity on your doorstep!

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- 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!

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- 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!

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- Get a glimpse of life in the Netherlands during the 18th century at the ‘working‘ village of Orvelte

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- Visit the WWII transit camp at Westerbork – to where Anne Frank and her family were brought

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- Take in the many museums (25, at the last count) that will provide an interest to each member of your group

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- For teenagers, there are 18 fun parks and, for our younger guests, enchanting ‘fairy tale’ parks nearby

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- 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!

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- Not forgetting a day-out to the new attraction park/zoo at Wildlands (just outside Emmen). While for those looking for sports activities: sailing, boat excursions & fishing can be enjoyed at Giethoorn (the ‘Venice of the North’)

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- Also, there is an 18-hole golf course available in Havelte (14 km / 9 miles away)

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Want to visit an island as well

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- The Frisian islands make a great day out with some of the best beaches in the Netherlands with excursions available to the seal colonies. They are around 1 1/2 hour’s drive away, with an onward ferry crossing

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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!

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Using the farmhouse as a base to explore the Netherlands:

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Are you looking for a central base from which to explore the Netherlands

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- Apart from being able to explore the north and east of the country with ease, ‘Under the Oaks’ is also very centrally located for visiting both the south/south-west of the Netherlands, as well as the west of the country. The travelling times for reaching these areas are considerably shorter than travelling via the highway network in the west of the country, as our roads and highways here in the north and east are less congested

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- Being situated in the south-west corner of Drenthe, Diever is placed at the crossroads of three Dutch provinces - Drenthe, Overijssel and Friesland - all uniquely different to one another. So when you are in Drenthe, why not discover Friesland and Overijssel Provinces as well - the borders lie just 15 minutes away by car, with the highway just 11 km (7 miles) away!

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Driving times from Diever to other parts of the Netherlands

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- it’s less than 2 hours from Diever to the southern city of Eindhoven (the Belgian border is just south of there)

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A visit to Amsterdam while staying in Diever

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- many of our guests drive the 45 minutes to the suburbs of Almere, and then take the short train journey from there into Amsterdam city. It’s much easier to park your car outside the city and use the fast and efficient public transport from there!

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Wishing to explore Rotterdam and The Hague in the south-west of the country as well

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- these cities are also just 90-120 minutes away. Again, travelling times from our region to these cities is faster than from many other parts of the country, as the highway network via Zwolle to Utrecht has lighter traffic

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We want you to have a wonderful and memorable holiday! It is our pleasure to be of assistance to you during your stay and our priority to make sure that you will have a pleasant time at the holiday farmhouse. We are happy to offer any help in preparing your trip

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Please contact us with any questions you may have on the farmhouse, Diever or anything at all to do with the Netherlands!

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100% Renewable Energy At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Beach Towels Books Comprehensive Food Waste Policy Comprehensive Recycling Policy Double-glazed Windows Games Music Library Note From Host: Please Note That Smoking Is Not Permitted Inside Smoke-free Property Stereo Video Library Composting Dryer Iron/ironing Board Recycling Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
OUTDOOR

BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
INTERNET

Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
LANGS SPOKEN

Dutch English
THINGS TO DO

Bicycling Bike Parking Boating Golfing Kayaking Playground
ACCESSIBILITY

If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. This Property Does Not Have Elevators Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only
GUEST SERVICES

Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Laundry Facilities
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys DVD Player Dining Table Highchair Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Living Room
ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Ice Skating Mountain Biking Sailing Swimming Theme Parks Zoo
BEDROOM

Bed Sheets Heating
BATHROOM

Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
ENTERTAINMENT

Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV
OUTDOOR SPACE

Deck Or Patio Fenced Yard
FOOD AND DRINK

Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 10:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 12

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Review

Samuele M.
Submitted Nov 19, 2021

Stayed Nov 12, 2021

I stayed in this beautiful house in Diever with some friends over the weekend. We received a warm welcome from the owner that kindly gave us a tour of the house while explaining the many visiting options that the areas was offering. The house had literally everything we needed. The kitchen was perfectly equipped, the house was well heated, the living room was great for chilling on that gigantic couch and the rooms were nice and comfortable. Everything went absolutely well. I would highly suggest this location for a relaxing stay in a quiet village like Diever.
Hildur J.
Submitted Sep 1, 2018

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

The accommodations at Under the oaks were perfect for our family of 5. (though the house can fit a much larger group) David was most helpful in every way, from helping us with the bicycle rentals (he made sure we reserved them way in advance) to taking us on a small tour of the village and suggesting interesting places to visit in the area. David and his family live in half the house and the other half is the rental. We had a separate entrance, so it felt completely private. The village of Diever is great; the grocery store was a 45 second walk from the house, and lots of little stores and small restaurants within a 5 minute walk. We rented bicycles, which turned out to be the highlight of our trip! There are endless bicycle routes throughout the countryside, most of them are not next to the road like we are used to, but far away from the roads, cutting through the landscape of farmland. So very serene! Everywhere flat as a pancake, super easy bicycling. Diever is very close to several national parks and there are beautiful places all around. Do not hesitate renting from David and spending your vacation in Diever!
Submitted Jun 4, 2018

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

This is our 10th year staying 'Under the Oaks' and each year we have had a great welcome from hosts David and Monique...nothing is ever too much trouble and the house is always maintained to the highest standard - very clean and well equipped. We are a large family group with ages that have ranged from babies to pensioners and we are still discovering things to do that we can all enjoy together.Diever is a lively small town (in a national park) with all the bars,restaurants and shops you need. There is even a windmill! There is a Coop supermarket just along from the house and a bike rental shop - great for exploring the area on the fabulous cycle routes all around the area. (David can organise cycle hire for you).This year we discovered the 'Blue lake' ...a fresh water lake with sandy shores hidden in the forest...amazing to swim in on a warm day... just 10 minutes drive away along the lovely canal-hugging road. We recommend Plopsa and Slagharen theme parks for the young at heart!
Fred S.
Submitted Jul 20, 2017

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

Traveling from the U.S., our stay at Under the Oaks was a refreshing change of pace for a 3 day portion of our trip. The small town had everything we needed for a nice time away. We enjoyed the village shops and restaurants and just walking around. There was so much more to do in the area than we had time for. We used this central and convenient location as home base to travel around the area and north. Amsterdam was a reasonable distance and good roads. We were very pleased with the hospitality and kindness shown to us--from a personal tour of the house and village to a wonderful and generous welcome gift. Plenty of space and well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.
Dora S.
Submitted Oct 20, 2016

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

Under The Oaks is in an excellent location to discover a treasure of small villages set within this natural, and unique, area of The Netherlands – the province of Drenthe. David’s fantastic welcome set the tone for our to-be-remembered stay with our family of nine: friendly and open communication, very knowledgeable of the area, walking us through our home-away-from-home, always available to answer any questions, yet respecting our privacy. In other words: Hospitality with a capital H! The kitchen is the heart of the home. Here it is true! We opened the lovely bottle of wine, part of the welcome gift. “Proost!”, my sister-in-law and I said as our glasses touched. More than you can ask for, and everything you need, is already in place in this well-stocked kitchen. The Coop grocery store is close by and in a short time our groceries were put away. The smaller table is ideal for breakfast – since members of our group drift into the kitchen at different times for, here, you want to sleep in because the beds are so comfortable. The large table is perfect for all of us to gather around during dinner time, and to stay awhile, unhurried, stretching out the mealtime into the early hours of the evening. Diever is a walking town. Step on the bike-and-foot path next to the farmhouse and you walk past the neighbour’s fields, where a black Frisian horse feeds on the lush grass. This path will lead you to a tranquil park, surrounded by homes. You will discover shops to explore, see the church with its steeple at the centre of town, and continue walking along quiet roads. We stopped and picked apples out of a wheel barrow, a present from an unknown giver, which was made into applesauce to accompany our meal. You will discover another park which is home to friendly ducks, turn the corner, pass a café, walk for a few minutes more, and: You are home. Dora S.
Nigel W.
Submitted Aug 22, 2016

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

We had never been to this part of the Netherlands before and were very impressed at this hidden gem of an area and a property. 2 families stayed for 1 week. The house is in the centre of a lovely village surrounded by National parks and forests. The village has everything a holidaymaker needs (Supermarket, Bike Hire, cafes, restaurants, weekly market) and the accommodation is well equipped. The owner lives in the house behind and is on hand to assist with advice, suggestions of things to do and bookings. When we arrived there was a very good welcome pack left including wine, beer as well as coffee, tea, bread, butter and cheese. Parking is easy and off road. Being Holland it is very flat and great bike riding country and we were pleased to see that there were tarmac bike pathways through the forest making it safe for children to cycle away from cars. For day trips you are about an hour away from the coast or from the border with Germany. However, there is a wealth of information at 'Under the Oaks' with ideas of things to do more locally.
Submitted Aug 4, 2016

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

David could not have been more helpful. Absolutely fantastic location for cycling, walking, and boating at Giethorn. The house was well equipped and clean. The master bedroom is on the ground floor. Close to a fabulous supermarket, gift shops and restaurants. Everyone cycles in Holland so the pace of life is very relaxed. Would love to live there as everything feels safe and the people are friendly. At the back of the house there are horses an allotment and countryside. Being in Diever has inspired us to dust down our bikes and cycle. Directions from the airport are excellent and very straight forward. David also has a great knowledge of the area and it's history.
Submitted Aug 13, 2015

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

I have now stayed 3 times with large groups at beautiful “Under the Oaks” farmhouse and can highly recommend it. The location and facilities are just great, very convenient and close to all attractions and the best part that is in the heart of the beautiful town of Diever. Do not hesitate and book it!
James S.
Submitted Aug 7, 2015

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

This was a great retreat from urban stress in a lovely village setting with lots to explore on foot or by bike or car. The central location made for easy in-town living with pedestrian access to everything we needed - groceries, restaurants, bike rental, bakery, ice cream, post office - all within a short walk. The house had plenty of room, a clean, well equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. David and Monique were great hosts with lots of suggestions for local activities and also helped to arrange our bike rental. We would certainly recommend Under the Oaks to friends.
ruth n.
Submitted Jul 18, 2015

Stayed Dec 31, 1969

This is our 7th year at Under the Oaks and it was as amazing at it always is. The house is just perfect for the 11 of us ( 7 adults 4 children) David Monique and girls are great hosts and cater to all our needs from the welcome pack to bike hire. The house is in a gorgeous location with plenty to do for all ages, our group ranges from 3 to 68! We have already booked for next year.