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FarmCamps De Buitenhoeve is located in Haaften, a small village on the Waal river in the West-Betuwe region. The versatile landscape has dikes, lush pastures and fruit orchards. The farm of Aico and Kirsten is located just outside Haaften, opposite a small nature reserve, so very rustic and rural.
At De Buitenhoeve you will stay in one of the 15 luxurious Barn Tents or in one of the 5 luxurious Farm Tents. In the Barn Tent you discover the real glamping experience, with your ensuite bathroom and bathtub, large kitchen with dishwasher, Lavazza espresso machine, 6 super comfy beds, 2 of which can be found in the cozy Hay Hay sleep attic, your own BBQ, outdoor fireplace and a hammock for total relaxation when outside.
The spacious field that houses the 15 Barn Tents is situated to the right of the farm. It has its own drive and carpark and is only accessible to residential guests. The 10 luxurious tents are playfully pitched spaciously apart from each other and overlook the play equipment on the same field. Kids can walk directly from the tent into the cuddle and play barn, or take a peek in the cowshed.
On this location, it is not possible to camp using your own equipment.
Luxury Farm tent with bathroom in the tent and air conditioning. Spaciously furnished including a cosy living area.
Luxury Barn tent with bathroom in the tent and air conditioning. Spaciously furnished including a cosy living area.
At check-in, children will receive FarmCamps’ Farmers Passport. This contains fun and educational assignments. Your mini-farmers can discover and experience real life on a farm. For each completed task they will receive a stamp in their Farmer’s Passport.
During your stay farmer Aico or Kirsten will give a Tour de Boer (guided famers tour). They help you get acquainted with the farm, tell you how they work and what they do.
As they show you around you get to find your bearings and also hear special stories about the farm.
Do you know what yoghurt is made from? Exactly, fresh milk! Together with farmer Kirsten you are going to make delicious (fruit) yoghurt from fresh milk straight from the milk tank. Children up to the age of 6 can participate under the supervision of an adult.
A cheese making mini-workshop cannot be missed on a cheese farm. Together with farmer Kirsten you can make your own pound of cheese for home in about half an hour. After the workshop, the cheese is not yet ready to eat, because it still has to ripen at home for another 4 weeks, which is exciting! Children up to 6 years old may participate accompanied by an adult.
Farmer Kirsten likes to share her love for horses with her guests. Her ponies Luna, Stoer and Ollie, not forgetting Ko the donkey, really enjoy being polished, brushed and cuddled. Those who are brave enough can also book a pony walk
The cows of farmer Aico are collected in from the field daily and he could certainly do with a helping hand. Whilst you are at it, you may as well feed the calves. Please note: on this farm, the cows are taken out to the fields later in the season, so this activity may not take place during your visit.
You are welcome to take one of the farm ponies for a walk. Together with your parents, you can follow the route that has been mapped out for you. Taking you through the “Tuilse Put” nature reserve opposite the campsite. You get to sit on the pony, whilst your parent walks next to you.
FarmCamps De Buitenhoeve has in July and August a real outdoor pool! Isn’t that nice to cool off during hot summer days!
The pool is about 10m by 5m in size and 1.35m deep and unheated.
Please note that this pool is unsupervised and children under the age of 12 must always enter the pool under the supervision of an adult.
The Tuilse Put Nature Reserve opposite the campsite is a great place to go fishing, so make sure you pack your fishing gear.
If you prefer to play, the farm will also satisfy your needs. Go tobogganing, trampolining or messing about in the mud kitchen. Here there are no rules – just enjoy yourself!
A deliciously fresh farmers breakfast delivered to your tent including fresh bread, milk, juice, yoghurt, eggs (you cook these to your own liking) and of course a variety of condiments.
The pizza oven is turned on a few times a week and you can order delicious pizzas from us to eat in your tent.
The fryer is also regularly switched on and you can order fries with snacks from us. Saves another evening of cooking yourself!
No need to lug around your own baby gear! This package includes a baby bed, high chair and a changing mat. Don’t forget to bring your baby’s own bed linen though.
Not only will your mini-farmers look very cool in these red overalls but you’ll be sure their clothes don’t get ruined!
Includes 1 x large and 1 x small, thick white towel. Perfect for leaving washing behind at the end of your holiday!
For € 5.50 per bed we’ll make sure your beds are ready and waiting for you. Fall into them as soon as you arrive and let the relaxation begin! The coffee lovers bundle
A delicious cheese fondue cannot be missed at the Buitenhoeve cheese farm! At farmer’s wife Kirsten you can order a complete cheese fondue package, including baguette with herb butter, various raw vegetables, meat, a bottle of cider and of course the use of a fondue set.
Water
Fancy a day out at the beach? The Betuwestrand is only a 15 minute drive from the farm. It is a large recreational lake with a sandy beach, 3 slides, a water trampoline and water ski facilities. On the beach there are plenty of things for children to play with, such as a wooden pirate ship to climb on and more.
Water
To cool down you don’t have to go very far. Just opposite the farm is the Tuilse Put. It is a small nature reserve with a large lake ideal for fishing. In Haaften you can also go swimming in the Crobsche Waard or the floodplains of the Waal river.
Water
If the weather isn’t cooperating but you’d still like to go for a swim, then 2 subtropical swimming paradises are merely 20 minutes away. The Omniom in Den Bosch and the Caribabad in Gorinchem have slides, rapids, extensive toddler pools and much more.
Water
The idyllic Linge river is perfect for a boat ride or canoeing adventure. Several places rent out canoes, electric boats or even luxurious longboats.
Playing
This thrilling fortress island hosts an interactive science center about planet earth. Take a virtual journey to the center of the earth, get lost in the underground tunnel, find your way through the maze, create landscapes in the interactive sandpit or experience the Netherlands in a thousand billion Minecraft blocks. Outside there is a large natural playground and a pancake restaurant with delightful terrace.
Playing
This natural playground offers hours of fun in the wilderness. Build a raft, clamber and climb in and around the water, get lost in the corn maze or walk the bare foot path. Those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land can play mini golf, jump on the air trampoline, ride go-karts or enjoy the animal meadow. The great restaurant with super terrace serves a variety of delicious healthy food.
Nature
The Waardenburg en Neerijnen estate invites you to enjoy its natural beauty and the estates two old castles. In between the castles you find orchards and a lovely woodland park. The woodland park with its short mapped out walking routes, is great for a leisurely stroll. The dike offers a phenomenal view on the Waal river.
Nature
The floodplains of the Waal river near Haaften village hold the beautiful Crobsche Waard nature reserve. The particularly wet area attracts a great variety of aquatic birds. On a warm day it is the perfect spot for paddling.
Nature
Depending on the season you can pick your own cherries, apples or pears from one of the many fruit orchards in the Betuwe region.
Culture
Slot Loevestein is one of the most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. This genuine medieval castle situated on the bank of the Waal river, is surrounded by a thick wall and moat with a draw bridge. For children there is plenty do, like detonating gunpowder in the powder tower or going exploring with their own key! Guides tell thrilling stories, in particular about Hugo de Groot (Hugo Grotius) and his spectacular escape in 1621.
Culture
Zaltbommel is the birth place of the famous Dutch children’s book illustrator, Fiep Westendorp. The old Zaltbommel city castle hosts a small museum in honour of her famous books. Imagine yourself in the world of children’s characters Jip & Janneke, dress up like them, have your picture taken in the famous red car from “Pluk van de Petteflet,” and go out on adventures just like the characters do in the famous stories
The kids will never be bored at FarmCamps De Buitenhoeve
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FarmCamps B.V.
Kerkstraat 14
1404 HH Bussum
+31-88 – 8889188
reservations@farmcamps.com
KVK: 54237890
BTW NL851223709B01
FarmCamps B.V.
Kerkstraat 14
1404 HH Bussum
+31-88 – 8889188
reservations@farmcamps.com
KVK: 54237890
BTW NL851223709B01
