Farmhouse in Diever - Come Visit the Real Netherlands
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
A large, well-equipped & tastefully furnished Dutch farmhouse dating from 1890 situated in the center of unspoiled Diever village. Located on the edge of the Drents-Friese Wold (6100 hectares), one of the largest national parks of the Netherlands, with 32 marked walks & numerous cycle paths. Also situated close by to National Park Dwingelderveld (3692 hectares) - the largest moorland on the European Continent - with its 60 kms of walking trails & 40 kms of bicycle paths.
Local activities in this area of outstanding natural beauty include walking, bicycling, horse riding & birdwatching. Sailing & fishing can be enjoyed at Giethoorn (the Venice of the North). The provincial capital at Assen is just 25 minutes away. While Emmen (world-famous zoo), the city of Groningen ('shop till you drop') & the German border are all less than an hour's drive away. Picnic in the forest, take a dip in a forest bathing pool or go by horseback along one of the many trails. Diversity on your doorstep!
Location description:
Diever village, located at the south-westerly tip of the province of Drenthe (approx. 2 hrs east of Amsterdam), is adjacent to the largest forest in the Netherlands - perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Also renowned for its Shakespearian plays held in the open-air theatre during the Summer months, Diever is at the heart of unspoilt rural Dutch countryside.
There is a supermarket, good variety of shops, cafe-pubs, restaurants and bank.
A Dutch National Tourist office is also nearby with a wealth of information on the surrounding area.
Other activities:
Forests for biking, hiking, swimming, fishing are all nearby.
Local events:
A market selling everything from clothes to local products is held in Diever every Monday throughout the Summer months.
Tourist attractions:
Days out to the Giethoorn lakes (the 'Venice of the North'), Emmen zoo, museums, attraction parks. 'Shop till you drop' in Groningen & the German border are just 45 minutes away!
Accessibility:
Diever is easily accessible from both Amsterdam Schiphol and Eindhoven airports (both 2 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 train station is at Beilen (20 minutes away)
Using the farmhouse as a base to explore the Netherlands:
Are you looking for a central base in which to explore the Netherlands?
- 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. Being situated in the south-west corner of Drenthe, the farmhouse is only 15 minutes to the borders of Overijssel and Friesland, with the highway just 7 miles away!
Driving times from Diever to other parts of the Netherlands?
- it’s less than 2 hours from Diever to the southern city of Eindhoven (the Belgian border is just south of there).
A visit to Amsterdam while staying in Diever?
- many of our guests drive the 45 minutes to the outskirts of Almere (Almere Buiten), 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!
Wishing to explore Rotterdam and the Hague in the south-west of the country as well?
- 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.
Under the Oaks - additional notes:
Complimentary welcome pack of groceries provided on arrival containing bread, butter, milk, jam, cheese, eggs, sugar, coffee, tea, wine, beer, orange juice and breakfast cereal. If you would like anything else in particular to be included, please let us know.
Around the farmhouse:
There is ample off-street parking.
For your use there is a private patio with chairs, tables and parasol supplied, plus gardens with a trampoline (shared).
A BBQ and tumble-dryer is available for your use.
Bicycle-hire is available locally (which can also be arranged before arrival), with secure storage onsite.
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.
Please note that 'Under the Oaks' is a non-smoking accommodation.
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 vacation. We are happy to offer any help on preparing your trip. Please email with any questions you may have!
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Property Type
- 1 story
- Farmhouse
- 4845 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 10-12
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
- Bedroom 2
- 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom 3
- 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom 4
- 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom 5
- 2 twin/ single
- Second single bed is rolloway-type
Bathrooms
- 0.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- shower
- Large shower room (ground floor)
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off Street
Entertainment
- Games
- CD Player
Communications
- Internet
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Historic
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Activities
- Zoo
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Ice Skating
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Medical Services
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Bird Watching
- Walking
- Water Parks
- Pond
- Library
- Churches
- Autumn Foliage
- Restaurants
- Theme Parks
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Tennis
- Golf
Other Activities
Reviews
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love this place!!
love this place!!
- Guest laurie w.
- Date of stay 03/31/13
- Review Submitted 04/09/13
Our stay at the Farmhouse in Diever was wonderful! It truly felt like a 'home away from home'! We loved that we could walk to the local restaurants and shops....we rented bikes and rode on one of the many bike trails for hours exploring the countryside! Also, loved feeding the horse apples, carrots and bread and waking to the sound of birds each morning! The owners of the house are so helpful and kind and we felt very welcome... How now to have wine and a bag of groceries for us when we arrived!! We were close enough to anywhere in Holland that we wanted to visit ...just a short drive to see the rest of the country...although, we felt so comfortable in the home , we just loved exploring the local area! I will recommend this home to everyone! It was the most wonderful vacation!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Hi Laurie, Nancy, Anna, Martin and Cliff, You're very welcome! It was good that you saw so much during your stay, & yes, Diever is within easy reach of Amsterdam (by car or train). Glad you also enjoyed visting our 'Venice of the North' at Giethoorn, with its lakes and canal systems, as well as the nearby WWII camp at Westerbork, as you were very interested in tracing the history of Anne Frank & her family while here. And yes, the little horse in the field adjoining the farmhouse loves our guests' apples & carrots! We would all like to thank you again for coming over to Drenthe & seeing the real Netherlands!
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fantastic week
fantastic week
- Guest Marie & Jerry
- Date of stay 04/30/11
- Review Submitted 05/30/11
This is by far the best vacation we've had in years, thanks to David and Monique. Everything went smoothly. A lot of room and conveniece for a very inexpensive cost . Everything was so close and convenient we had a great deal of free time. Acouple of kids even went to Paris for 2 days.. Thanks for everything , you've been a great help.. We will be Back. Marie, Jerry, Michelle, Jeff, Jennie, Pete, and JacobRecommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Hi Marie, Jerry, Michelle, Jeff, Jennie, Pete, and Jacob, Very happy to hear that you all enjoyed yourselves so much in Diever and that you managed to see so much of our local attractions in between visiting your relatives here (even using the farmhouse as a base when you travelled for a few days to France). We look forward to welcoming you again to 'Under the Oaks' in the future! Thank you all so much once again.
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Amazing stay at "Under the Oaks"
Amazing stay at "Under the Oaks"
- Guest Garth & Sharon
- Date of stay 03/25/11
- Review Submitted 04/25/11
My family just finished a stay at Under the Oaks in Diver, NL, and had an absolutely wonderful time. There was nothing that we needed for our stay that wasn't provided for in the house. The accommodations completely exceeded our expectations! It was so spacious and well equiped! David and Monique are fantastic hosts who truly want their guests to get the best experience possible in the Diever area. The wealth of information that they can provide and assistance was fantastic! We can't wait to go back! A gorgeous house, in a beautiful setting with the grocery store a few doors down, the butcher and baker also just a short walk down the street, and a quick stroll to the ice cream parlour make the setting absolutely perfect! The location is also so central to many activities in the area! We can't wait to go back and visit again on our next trip to Holland. If you are considering staying at 'Under the Oaks', don't hesitate any longer! You can't go wrong with this place!Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Dear Sharon & Garth, we are so glad that you had such a wonderful vacation at 'Under the Oaks'. It is our pleasure to be of assistance to our guests before or during their vacation, and our priority to make sure that everyone has a pleasant & perfect stay at our holiday farmhouse.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Rob, Andrea, Jenny, Dave, Julie,
- Date of stay 12/02/09
- Review Submitted 12/02/09
Dear David & Monique, Thanks for everything. We have had a great time again just as we did last year. We had bikes for two days and we went on a 30km bike ride. Thankyou again, Charlotte, Jenny, Andrea, Julie, Ben, Rob, Dave x"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/5
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- Guest Kylie, Duncan, Emily, Colin
- Date of stay 11/06/09
- Review Submitted 11/06/09
"We have had a fabulous stay in your beautiful cottage, thank you for your hospitality. Diever is perfect, juust as we imagined - very different from the hills in Australia where we come from. Thanks again, Kylie, Duncan, Bronte & Aidan, Olinda, Victoria, AUSTRALIA Thank you for an unforgettable holiday experience from both Emmy and I. I look forward to seeing you again. Emmy & Colin Jamieson, Belgrove South, Victoria, Australia"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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- Guest Wendy
- Date of stay 07/13/09
- Review Submitted 07/13/09
"The spacious beautiful home far exceeded our expectations.. The complementary bottle of wine and breakfast goodies was so much appreciated. David was extremely helpful to us as we had many questions regarding the area. Diever is absolutely the perfect village, with nearby restaurants on cute cobble stoned roads..you really get a good taste of the culture that a large city could not touch."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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- Guest Jeff and Marcelle
- Date of stay 04/25/09
- Review Submitted 04/25/09
"As international visitors it was pleasing to arrive to our home and find it fully prepared for our stay. The warm and friendly welcome we received and the welcome pack of food and goodies exceeded our expectations. This was followed up with handy advice on what this community had to offer us. We really loved the local shops, walking/cycling tracks and the genuine warmth of the local people. We look forward to returning again in the future. Jeff & Marcelle - Kuranda, Australia"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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- Guest Robert
- Date of stay 11/04/08
- Review Submitted 11/04/08
"Fantastic property in a fantastic location. We had a great time and would love to return."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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- Guest Gary
- Date of stay 08/22/08
- Review Submitted 08/22/08
"The accomidations were perfect for a family of nine. The location was ideal for biking Drenthe which is why we came to the Diever area. David and Monique couldnt have been better hosts, they helped us through our stay in so many ways to make sure we enjoyed our vacation instead of having to do household chores. They took care of us well beyond our expectations. I would not only recommend Under the Oaks to friends, but we hope to go back again in our future. Gary Rast"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
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- Guest Julie
- Date of stay 08/18/08
- Review Submitted 08/18/08
"The property was very good and David and Monique were very nice and very helpful. I would recomend this accomodation to anyone."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
€88 | €188 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€616 | |||
| May 16 - May 29 2014 May 16 - May 29 3 night min stay |
€134 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
| May 30 - June 05 2014 May 30 - Jun 5 3 night min stay |
€156 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€1092 | |||
| June 07 - June 27 2013 Jun 7 - Jun 27 3 night min stay |
€134 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
| June 28 - August 29 2013 Jun 28 - Aug 29 3 night min stay |
€156 | €329 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€1092 | |||
| September 30 - October 10 2013 Aug 30 - Oct 10 3 night min stay |
€134 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
| October 11 - October 24 2013 Oct 11 - Oct 24 3 night min stay |
€134 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
| October 25 - October 31 2013 Oct 25 - Oct 31 3 night min stay |
€88 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€616 | |||
| November 01 - December 19 2013 Nov 1 - Dec 19 3 night min stay |
€88 | €188 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€616 | |||
| December 20 2013 - Jan 02 2014 Dec 20 - Jan 2 3 night min stay |
€156 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€1092 | |||
| January 03 - Febuary 06 2014 Jan 3 - Feb 6 3 night min stay |
€88 | €192 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€616 | |||
| February 07 - February 13 2014 Feb 7 - Feb 13 3 night min stay |
€134 | €245 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
| February 14 - March 06 2014 Feb 14 - Mar 6 3 night min stay |
€134 | €245 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
| March 07 - April 03 2014 Mar 7 - Apr 3 3 night min stay |
€88 | €188 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€616 | |||
| April 04 - April 17 2014 Apr 4 - Apr 17 3 night min stay |
€134 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
| April 18 - April 24 2014 Apr 18 - Apr 24 3 night min stay |
€156 | €329 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€1092 | |||
| April 25 - May 15 2014 Apr 25 - May 15 3 night min stay |
€134 | €241 Fri, Sat, Sun |
€938 | |||
Additional information about rental rates
We are completely flexible on changeover days
Earliest arrival time: 4.00 pm. (we will always try to accommodate an earlier arrival time for those travelling on early morning flights)
Latest departure time: 10.00 a.m.
A complimentary welcome pack will be found on arrival, containing bread, butter, milk, jam, cheese, eggs, sugar, coffee, tea, orange juice & breakfast cereal.
Rates are in Euros. If needed, please use the currency converter provided
Deposit: 20% within 7 days of booking
Balance is due no later than 8 weeks before arrival please
Late bookings:
Bookings within 8 weeks of arrival date: full payment on confirmation
We accept all major international credit & charge cards, as well as UK debit cards via PayPal. Also interbank transfers in Sterling or Euros.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES (no extras to pay on arrival!):
- ALL bed linen & towels PROVIDED (bath/kitchen) -
- NO CHARGE for gas, electricity, water, tourist tax & end-of-stay cleaning! -
- FREE welcome pack of groceries on arrival -
* YEAR-ROUND DISCOUNTS * -
10% - bookings made more than 6 months before arrival
15% - bookings made within 6 weeks before arrival
10% - bookings of 14-night duration
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
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Drents-Friese Wold
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- 4.9 miles to rental
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Dwingelderveld
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- 6.6 miles to rental
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Giethoorn
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- 18 miles to rental
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- Nearest Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol at 100 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Hoek of Holland / Rotterdam Europort at 140 Miles
- Nearest Train: Beilen at 12 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Dwingeloo / Spier (A28) at 7.5 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Friesland at 55 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Diever at 0.15 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Havelte at 9 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Diever at 0.15 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: Greetings from Diever! We are David and Monique Samson. In 2004 we decided to relocate our family to peaceful rural Drenthe, one of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands.
Why the Owner Chose Diever:
In the small village of Diever we found the perfect location to begin a vacation home: restaurants and shops at walking distance, as well as two National Parks close by (including the largest area of moorland in Europe).
The Unique Benefits at this Farmhouse:
The many attractions in the area and the outstanding natural beauty of South-West Drenthe are here for all to enjoy. Not forgetting the forests, lakes, dunes, hiking & riding trails, parks for the kids, the many museums & places of historic interest, as well as the ease of reaching the surrounding towns and cities.
Contact us
- Primary: +31 521594187
- Secondary: +31 645492838
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Photos
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'Under the Oaks' - Come and see the real Netherlands!
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The nearby national park
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Sitting Room
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'Under the Oaks' at the height of Summer
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Race in Diever
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Path alongside the farmhouse
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Idyllically rural!
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Picnic in the vast national parks
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Wide open spaces......
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Fields with horses adjacent to 'Under the Oaks'
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Midst of winter - looking across to village center
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Wintry windmill in Diever
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Downstairs double bedroom
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'Under the Oaks' - a farmhouse dating from 1890
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An upstairs twin bedroom
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Gardens
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The Shakespeare restaurant in the village
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'Under the Oaks' in full bloom
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Aekingerzand - just a bike ride away!
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Moorland, forest, sand dunes...
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Market day in Diever
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Fields surrounding 'Under the Oaks' farmhouse
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The farmhouse in winter
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A snowed-in Diever village
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