There is plenty to do on the farm during Ascension Day. Play in the Hay Hay Play Barn, climb on the Tractor Tyre Climbing Tower, milk cows with the farmer or bake biscuits and make ice cream with the farmer’s wife. The kids discover every nook and cranny of the farm while mum and dad relax in peace in the hammock or on the veranda at the luxury glamping tent. You can’t imagine a better Ascension weekend, can you?
You may be wondering, "Camping on the farm, will I survive?" Of course, you want some luxury and to be pampered. We understand that very well. That is why we have made our tents as luxurious and comfortable as possible. They are not called glamping tents for nothing! Think: comfortable beds, a private toilet, hot water and a kitchen with all the essentials. You can even make your favourite coffee. Want a private bathroom with bath and shower next to the tent? Then choose one of our Ranchtents. You can read more about our glamping tents here.
We have a wide range of farms. From Friesland to southern Limburg. So there is something for everyone! You can choose from these different types of farms: an arable farm, an alpaca farm, an organic farm, a cheese farm, a dairy farm, a horse farm, a sheep farm, a play and learning farm, a cattle farm. You can also choose whether, for example, you want a farm close to the forest or right by the sea. View all of them here.
How is the tent set up?
Our tents are fully furnished and fully equipped. Of course you will sleep in nice beds and in each tent there is a relaxing sofa and a big table to play games at. In the kitchen, there is a gas cooker, running water, a small fridge and a good espresso machine. En natuurlijk veel keukeninventaris. Many of our tents also have an outdoor fireplace by the tent. This way, you can also enjoy the outdoors in the evening.
Good to know: there is no microwave or oven in the tent.
Is there a bathroom in the tent?
No worries, you don't have to shower at the farmer's! You can have a nice shower in the heated sanitary building on the farm. The Ranchtents have a private bathroom with bath and shower next to the tent. The Farmtents, Barntents and Lodgetents (our most luxurious tents) even have a bathroom in the tent.
Is there enough to do on the farm during Ascension?
There is certainly plenty to do on the farm over the long Ascension weekend. Indeed, boredom is impossible! The children take the cows out to pasture one day to help with milking. The next day, they can help with a chore in the fields, feed the goats or brush the horses. Of course, your farming adventure is only complete if you also learn something on the farm. And our farmers personally make sure of that. Topped off with a well-deserved Farmer's diploma.
But there is plenty to play at the farm too! Building tree houses, cycling on the cross-bike track, playing in the hay barn, down the cable car, swinging, go-karting, playing football. We could go on and on. On our book page you can select by activity very easily. That way, you can be sure your children's favourite activities are included.
Can you entertain (inside) in bad weather?
Absolutely! Of course, it can't always be nice weather! If the weather is a bit off, that's not a problem at all. Each tent is equipped with a game box that will keep you entertained for hours.
But, of course, a true Dutch family does not let a bit of bad weather stop them. Even in bad weather, the cows need to be milked and the animals fed. The farmer could also use your help inside in sweeping and mucking out the stables and feeding the calves.
Does your holiday really threaten to fall into the water? Then take advantage of our Good Weather Guarantee and rebook your holiday for free.
What kind of farms are the accommodations on?
We have many different farms. This way, you can choose from an arable farm, an alpaca farm, an organic farm, a cheese farm, a dairy farm, a horse farm, a sheep farm, a play and learning farm, a cattle farm.
Should I bring my own towels?
Towels are unfortunately not included in the price. You can bring them yourself, but you can also order a handy towel pack with one large and one small towel for €5.
Do I need to bring my own bedding?
The sleeping quarters are fully furnished with duvets and pillows and clean bedding. You pay €6 for bed linen per person for the entire stay.
At some farms, you can also opt for the Farmers' Bed layout. For €5.50 per bed, your beds will then be made before arrival.
Can we bring our dog?
Most farms allow you to bring a dog. For this purpose, we have a limited number of tents available on each farm. A maximum of 1 dog per tent is allowed. If you would like to bring a dog, please indicate this in the travel party when booking. You will then see if it is possible to bring your dog. It is therefore possible that tents are no longer available in your desired period. So, in that case, you cannot bring your dog or you have to choose another period or farm. Due to transmittable diseases, only dogs are allowed. So unfortunately you are not allowed to bring other pets.
Is it possible to stay on a FarmCamps farm with a young baby?
Absolutely!
Can friends and family visit over the Ascension weekend?
Day guests are certainly welcome at most farms, but usually for a fee. The fee varies from farm to farm and is usually only a few euros per guest, per day. Check with the farmer(s) on arrival.
Day guests may participate in the free activity programme, but this too is in consultation with the farmer(s). Of course, if there is space, day guests may just join paid activities. You can arrange this on the spot with the farmer(s).
How do I easily book my holiday at FarmCamps?
Are you ready for a nice Ascension weekend away with the whole family? Then book your weekend away at FarmCamps now on our handy booking page. Discover all our locations in Drenthe, Gelderland, Limburg, Brabant, Holland, Utrecht, Zeeland and Friesland. Still have questions? Then ask them by phone on 088-8889188 or send an e-mail.
This former arable farm from Farmer Jan and his wife Ella now turns it’s hand to all things equine, together with a ‘nature education center’. No longer a working farm, FarmCamps Five Star looks to teach your mini-farmers in a fun and enjoyable way about agriculture and farm life.
At this modern dairy farm on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee, it’s not only you that enjoys pure luxury for the cows here are treated like royal princesses. Farmer Huibert, his wife Annet four children Coren, Annelie, William and Marijn.
If counting sheep is your way of getting to sleep then look no further than here. It’s doubtful that you’ll count them all though as there are more than 100 sheep milked daily at the Farm of Albert and wife Annelie.
On the Pieperpolder 3 (“pieper” means potato in Dutch) Rindert and Gerdien don’t grow spuds but keep livestock: 110 cows and roughly 50 young cattle. Their modern dairy farm lies hidden behind a dyke in the “Midden-Nederland” region near picturesque hanseatic cities and “Het Zwarte Meer” nature reserve.
Is this delicious organic ice cream really made from the milk of these cows? You bet! Everyday you’ll find Stefan busy beavering away in his ice cream parlor while farmer Barend is taking care of the cows who supply the parlor with their milk.
Fairytales come true on Günther and Juliane's farm in Hofgeismar in Germany. Their farm is home to lots of lovely animals, and they also do arable farming on their 260 hectares of land!
Not everything in Kaatsheuvel is a fairy tale, because this incredibly beautiful and cosy horse boarding house really exists! This is where farmer Karin Smulders lives with "our dad" and "our mum", husband Dennis and their 3 cool kids Mees (16 years old), Suus (14 years old) and Faas (10 years old).
Meet Sentine, Gavin and their three children Jacob, Alice and Tobias. This lovely couple met on a construction site in Middelburg where Gavin was the archaeologist and she the trainee.
Rubbing shoulders with royalty… You can at FarmCamps 't Looveld in Drenthe. On this traditional dairy farm, farmer Johan and farmer's wife Matine give their dairy cows all royal names, so here you will meet them all.
In Stramproy, Limburg, close to the Belgian border, you will find the farm of farmer Johan and farmer's wife Anna. Countless vegetables are grown on this farm and, as the name suggests, there are lots of calves!
While staying on the farm of farmers Willem-Mathijs, Anne and their two kids Evi and Nina, you will become familiar with the miraculous world of the alpaca.
Attention moms and dads! FarmCamps De Kamperhoek is truly a Valhalla for tough boys and girls. Farmer Huub and his teenage sons proudly show you their shed full of large agricultural machines and tractors with which the farmer works his 70 hectares of fields.
Do you love horses, ponies and everything that goes with them? Then Gert Jan and his team welcome you to this true horse and pony paradise!
Contrary to the rest of Holland, South Limburg boasts beautiful rolling hills where you can almost forget you are in The Netherlands. Nestled between the valleys surrounding Gulpen lies FarmCamps De Verloren Kost. The meandering drive up to the farm is as spectacular as the location itself.
It was a farmers tale of love and romance but with a twist when Floor (originally from Groningen) joined Bart on his farm after the two met on a dating site for farmers.
Highschool Sweethearts, that's what you can call farmer Aico and farmer's wife Kirsten. Because in high school 10 years ago, their life together began. Where farmer Aico's love lay with the farm where he grew up, Kirsten's heart lay with making cheese.
It was not only love at first sight for farmer Martijn and farmer's wife Naduah when they met each other...... it was the same when they saw farm De Bosrand for the first time.
For horse and beach lovers the world over, FarmCamps Fleur Stables is the ideal place for you! Situated in the Noord-Holland province, this equine livery is home to over 50 horses and ponies and is located only 10 km from the famous Dutch seaside resort of Callantsoog.
Meet Farmer Bill, farmer's wife Ella and their son Michel. They have been living on this beautiful Frisian farm since the beginning of 2017, where, in addition to their young stock farm, they have also started a small horse pension.
Surrounded by exceptional peace and tranquility, here you can discover the true beauty of typical Dutch polder landscape together with Farmer Wilco and Farmer’s wife Durkje. Imagine looking out from your tent over open meadows, watching the grazing sheep and cows while spotting a few birds too!
Everyone has heard of the Dutch province of Zeeland, but did you know that there is another place called Zeeland? This beautiful village is located in North-Brabant, close to Uden and in an area that is largely undiscovered by tourists.
On the farm of farmer Frank and farmer Eva, their herd of Brandrode cattle graze outside all year round. Are you coming to stay at the farm? Eva and Frank are happy to teach you everything about inclusive, small-scale livestock farming. In addition to those beautiful cattle, there are many more lovely animals living on the farm, such as ponies, pigs and kittens.
Here, time feels like it has stood still. As you arrive through the winding, tree-lined, uphill road to Den Branderhorst farm your stress will already begin to slip away. Farmer Eddy and his wife Anne-Marie enjoy taking their time to show you how a small-scale dairy farm works.
Meet farmer Piet and farmer's wife Marije. At this farm in Friesland, it's a colourful mess of animals where having fun is the main thing!
Typical “Brabant welcome” at FarmCamps Breehees Breehees Farmers Carolien and Huub welcome you to their farm with typical Brabant hospitality. Being proud ‘Brabanders’ through and through this comes as second nature to them. Carolien and Huub run this small scale livery and farm campsite, but you are also likely to bump into Mum and Dad, Mr. and Mrs. de Boer whilst out and about on the farm.
Do you have a question? You can always email us.
We are happy to answer all your questions.
Available on working days between 09:00 and 17:00
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