Ode to the Cow – Accessible 2-Person B&B near Giethoorn

Unique farm stay | Sleep in a former cow barn

Welcome to Ode to the Cow, a small-scale Bed & Breakfast offering peace, space and an authentic countryside experience. Our B&B is located in a lovingly renovated former barn, surrounded by wide open farmland, close to Giethoorn and Weerribben-Wieden National Park.

The accommodation

This comfortable accommodation for 2 guests is available for stays from 1 night and is ideal for guests looking for tranquillity, comfort and accessibility.

Calm Scandinavian-style bedroom

Two separate, spacious electrically adjustable box-spring beds

Seating area, TV and free Wi-Fi

Tilt-and-turn window with insect screen and linen curtains

Accessible en-suite bathroom

The en-suite bathroom is fully equipped for guests with reduced mobility:

Wheelchair accessible

Shower seat and support rails

Optional extra services (on request)

Local farm-style breakfast, served on your private terrace or in the shared indoor space

Rental of two fat bikes for exploring the area

Picnic basket for a perfect day out

If needed, we can arrange mobility aids or babysitting services

Shared facilities & outdoor living

Guests are welcome to use the shared kitchen, equipped with an induction cooktop, oven, dishwasher, kettle and filter coffee machine. Relax in the shared lounge with a good book.

Outside, you can fully enjoy the rural lifestyle:

Covered terrace with panoramic views over the fields

Private garden with sunny and shaded terraces

Fire pit for cosy evenings, roasting marshmallows and stargazing under a truly dark sky

Location & surroundings

Our B&B is an excellent base for walking and cycling:

Direct access to walking routes and cycling junction networks

Located along the LF Zuiderzee Cycle Route

Close to the Christoffel and Pioneers walking trails

Mountain bike trail just 1 km away (25 km through forest)

From here you can easily visit the historic Zuiderzee towns of Urk and Vollenhove, the Hanseatic city of Kampen, explore Giethoorn, or discover the unique nature of Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Learn more about the region’s history at Schokland Museum and Nagele Museum.