Farmhouse holiday home for rent in Diever, Drenthe, Netherlands
British/Dutch Owned Typical (Former) Farmhouse Dating from 1890
Situated in Quiet Village on Edge of Drenthe National Park
Sleeps 9 (5 Bedrooms)
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Large well-equipped and furnished Dutch (former) farmhouse dating from 1890 located in centre of peaceful Diever village. 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. Diever village is located at the south-westerly tip of the province of Drenthe and is at the heart of unspoilt rural Dutch countryside.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Prices per week Friday - Friday |
Prices midweek Monday - Friday |
| 16 May - 4 July 2008 | £685 | £375 |
| 4 July - 29 August 2008 | £800 | --- |
| 29 August - 31 October 2008 | £685 | £375 |
| 31 October - 7 November 2008 | £685 | £335 |
| 7 November - 19 December 2008 | £455 | £335 |
| 19 December - 3 January 2009 | £800 | --- |
| 3 January - 13 February 2009 | £455 | £340 |
| 13 - 27 February 2009 | £690 | £375 |
| 27 February - 27 March 2009 | £455 | £340 |
| 27 March - 3 April 2009 | £455 | £375 |
| 3 - 10 April 2009 | £690 | £375 |
| 10 - 17 April 2009 | £805 | --- |
| 17 April - 15 May 2009 | £690 | £375 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week (Fri - Fri)/per midweek (Monday - Friday) in UK Pounds. Paid with balance:
End cleaning - £50. Security deposit - £160 (returned 14 days after departure). Energy costs - £5.50 per day (Apr -Sep)/£8.00 per day (Oct - Mar). Tourist tax - £ 0.80p per person/per day. Discounts: 10% - bookings made more than 6 months before arrival. 15% - bookings made within 6 weeks before arrival. 10% - bookings of 14-day duration. 15% - bookings of a 21 day duration.
Changeover day
Changeover day: Friday
Arrival: after 4.00 pm.
Departure: before 10.00 am.
Seasons - High: 29 April 2007 - 30 September 2007.
Low: 1 October 2007 - 28 April 2008.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1 double bedroom with TV/DVD player (ground floor). 3 twin bedrooms (on first floor/all with wash basin/1 with TV/DVD-player) and 1 single bedroom (on first floor). |
| Bathrooms: | Large shower room (ground floor). WC (ground and first floors). |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen with breakfast area (gas stove, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee maker). |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and dishwasher. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room complete with widescreen TV (incl. BBC, CNN, Discovery, Animal Planet and National Geographic), video/DVD player and DVDs/radio/CD player and CDs/children's toys/board - games/tourist information. |
| Other: | Library of English-language books. Cupboard with iron and vacuum cleaner. Tumble dryer available in outhouse. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen and towels provided (bath/kitchen). Tourist tax is £4.55 per person/per week. Energy (water/gas/electricity) - £56.00 per week (winter) / £38.50 per week (Summer). End-of-stay cleaning - £50.00. |
Notes on accommodation
2 x cots, 2 x highchairs and play-pen available. We also provide a complimentary welcome pack on arrival containing bread, butter, milk, jam, cheese, eggs, sugar, coffee, tea, orange juice and breakfast cereal.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- cable tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Outside
Patio with garden furniture supplied. Ample parking next to the property. Secure bicycle storage.
Golf
Golf course available in Havelte (14 km).
Travel
Diever is easily accessible fron both Amsterdam Schiphol (2 hours) and Groningen Eelde (30 minutes) airports. 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 at Beilen (20 minutes away) with direct services to Groningen (30 minutes) and Amsterdam Airport (2 hours).
Distances
Approx. 2 hours east of Amsterdam. The towns of Hoogeveen (20 minutes), Assen (25 minutes), Emmen (45 minutes) and the city of Groningen (40 minutes) are easily accessible.
Further details
Supermarket, good variety of shops, cafe-pubs, restaurants and bank. Among the many near attractions are Emmen Zoo, Gnomeland and Giethoorn (the 'Venice of the Netherlands'). Diever is adjacent to the largest forest in the Netherlands - perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding - and is renowned for its Shakespearian plays held in the open-air theatre during the Summer months. During July/August you can take one of the 3 forest buses which wind their way 6 days a week through 14 of the small local villages. A Dutch National Tourist office is also nearby with a wealth of information on the surrounding area.
Booking notes
Deposit: 20% within 7 days (1 week) of booking, balance no later than 56 days (8 weeks) before arrival. Bookings within 8 weeks: full payment on booking.
Cancellations: More than 42 days before arrival - 80% refund / From 41 to 28 days before arrival - 60% refund /From 27 to 14 day before arrival - 40% refund /
From 13 to 7 day before arrival - 20% refund / From 6 days to day of arrival - No refund.
Guest comments
Review submitted by Alan from Milton Keynes, UK (Submitted: 17/09/2006)
"I would highly recommend this property, the accommodation was spacious, comfortable and very clean. Gnd floor bedroom ideal for elderly as shower and WC easily accessible. Steep stairs to first floor with stair gate provided, all bedrooms comfortable and airy. Well-equipped kitchen. The owner has provided books and games in case of bad weather. Welcome pack on our arrival was a very nice touch. Situated in the centre of a busy village, close to local shops, restaurants and well stocked supermarket nearby. Diever is ideal for horse riding and cycling with many cycle paths close by, cycle hire is easily available. Lots to do in and around the area with a good bus service. We found the Dutch people were very friendly and helpful and we never found communicating a problem. The owner, David and family were extremely hospitable and nothing was too much trouble. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in “Under the Oaks”
For booking and further information
David and Monique Samson
Tel: (Netherlands) + 31 521 594187
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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