One of the most tasteful addresses in the country, that is Tiny Hotel. Make no mistake: Tiny Hotel is not a small hotel, but a small Brabant paradise consisting of 'The Forest' and 'The Farm'. It all started with the second, The Farm: two cozy cabins adjacent to the owners' farm. The rental went like a train, the passion was rekindled and nowadays there is also The Forest: three luxury design holiday homes on a small-scale nature park with a public sauna. A nice place with large windows to relax and recharge. Here the nights are dark, you can hear the call of the owl and the drumming of the woodpecker. In the evening in the hot tub under the starry sky, during the day under the outdoor shower or in the public sauna. And all that with a view of the forests. And if you're tired of all that greenery, know that Den Bosch can be reached within half an hour, and that the owner knows all the hotspots in the surrounding villages: very handy, that shared car in front of the door!

And so, on a journey of discovery through our own country, we promptly came across the new Country estate De Weelde in Noordwelle in Zeeland. And Buitenplaats de Weelde meets a lot of requirements: swimming pool (unfortunately closed in the winter, but a good excuse to come back in the summer), living room, pub (yes, pub), eat-in kitchen, chill-out space; all hidden in a handsome building with a large piece of land around it. The country house is located on Schouwen-Duivenland, on the edge of the village of Renesse: enough coziness in the area. Just like the beach. And oysters.

Country estate De Weelde

De treasure hunters from the Darling in the Nine Streets in Amsterdam (lovely shop, go and have a look), found a gem of an address in Waterlandkerkje. Where? Waterlandkerkje, in Zeeland, a province that is less accessible by public transport and then, as mentioned, the shared car the solution. The house, called Darling Little Escape, was of course decorated with treasures. An eclectic interior full of colour, frills and lots of cosiness. A purple carpet is not something you see often, but here it fits perfectly into the whole. Darling Little Escape is nice little, but spacious enough for two people.

Darling Little Escape

In a fantastic spot in the forest you will find a forest garden where you can eat, sleep and of course rest. They went from pop-up to outdoor hotel and Terra Wolde is the name.

What started as a pop-up has been transformed into an outdoor hotel. You will now find two Yurts, a forest house with its own sanitary facilities and wood stove and a forest hotel room. And luxury, yes they know that too; you will find a for-rest lodge including a hot tub. The Bell Tents will remain standing for a while.

Terra Wolde 

Just outside Amsterdam, somewhere between Broek in Waterland and Amsterdam Noord, lies the home of pop-up restaurant Seafood. Fruits de Mer? Sounds familiar, right? Could be right. Last summer, the super successful pop-up between the vines of Wijngaard de Amsteltuin to be found. This winter Fruits de Mer is back with a new location: a historic hay barn. In this hay barn you are in the right place for a touch of France (fish/cheese/wine) just outside – you will need a shared car, so make sure you have a designated driver – 'our' Mokum. French-minded gourmet, what are you waiting for? Quickly, into the hay barn! Spots are limited, so book (quickly) here! (and then immediately book that shared car + arrange a designated driver because Fruits de Mer in the Hooischuur can actually only be reached by car)

From 30 Cuber Outdoor Suites can be found in the heart of the Veluwe. The suites are located in various places on the edge of the Hoge Veluwe National Park in Hoenderloo. Truly one of the most beautiful parts of Dutch nature that you can imagine. Promise. The first thing you immediately notice are the large windows suite, which gives the room a lot of light and, as it were blend with nature. You can easily spot a wild boar or deer. Just from your bed or on the couch, ha! Inside it is further decorated with dark colors, which makes the suite look very chic looks. And if there is a clear night in sight, you can enjoy it from the kingsize in bed gazing at the starry sky with my husband/partner. All right. You will also find a real rain shower with a glass ceiling and a giant terrace with an outdoor fireplace. And yes dear people. You just want to experience this. Real.

Ready for a bit more adventure? Then you've come to the right place. In Drenthe you can spend the night in the middle of the Dutch wilderness, at Cabiner. In the middle of the Drentsche Aa nature reserve, 8 nature houses are hidden. The first tip: take the train to Assen and reserve a shared car there. Once you arrive, the quest continues: with the help of a map, you go through the forest and eventually arrive at your Cabiner. You open this Cabin using a number code and the adventure really begins. The water has to be pumped out of the ground, the wood has to be chopped and the stove has to be stoked. Everything for a warm house, otherwise it would be a shame. The Cabins are all sustainable and there is no wifi available, so really switch it off. You will receive a packing list a few days before departure, but the most important things not to forget are walking shoes, bed linen and towels. Sounds like an adventurous idea, right?

There are plenty of places in the well-known, pleasant Brabant to turn off. After all, that's what we're looking for. One such place is nature camping Heart Green, in the nature reserve De Maashorst. You can camp in nature on meadows or with a view over the water. There are also cozy tents, Tiny Houses, a hostel and living room 't Hart, where you can read a book from the extensive library by the fireplace, for example, or play a game from the games cupboard. In the meantime, the kids can get rid of their energy in the play area 'De Binnenpret' or in one of the natural playgrounds. Although the design cabins Anna, at the adjacent Holenberg (you check in at Camping Hartje Groen, but the cabins are located in an area called De Holenberg), the hottest news here: crazy houses that open in the middle and where you sleep under the stars all year round: the dream.

The name 'Tiny Dream House' says enough, if we may say so ourselves. This is such a place in the middle of nature where you can completely relax, and has the looks. Park in front of the door - with your shared car of course, and then the party can start. The exterior of this house deserves a beauty prize, but then we haven't even mentioned the interior, every room is beautiful. Tiny Dream House is a house for 4 people with a kitchen, bathroom, hot tub, and pizza oven! How nice is that? And all this on the edge of the Hoge Veluwe National Park. Cross the street and you are in the middle of the park. You enter through the large glass facade and you are immediately in the cozy and bright sitting area. Do you want to come with your four-legged friend? That is possible, but please report this in advance via Airbnb. For the little ones among us there is a playground and go-kart rental on the park. There is also a restaurant, a fitness room and a sauna. Enough to entertain yourself there. Tiny Dream House

Want to stay like a king and wake up with a view of a nature reserve? That's possible Into The Dream. On the edge of a natural garden are the Tiny Houses on Wheels, into the Wild and Into the Willows. Both houses are far apart, so enough privacy. These 2 two-person houses are perfect, everything is there. You know you've come to the right place when the bathrobe, towels and warm socks are ready for you. 35 meters away from the Tiny Houses is a luxury studio with kitchen, shower and toilet. You share this studio with two other visitors. Behind the park garden, between the trees is Tiny House Into the Wild and has a view of the nature reserve. At the back of the park garden between two enormous willows is the second Tiny House, Into the Willows. Now the most important question: Which Tiny are you going for?

Into The Dream

Winter or summer, sometimes you have those holiday homes that are wonderful in every season because they are in a perfect location. This also applies to Noma Veluwe, with 12 beautiful design holiday homes in the forests of Epe in the northeastern part of the Veluwe. Say no more you think, but we have much more to tell you about this nice spot in the forest. So if you are looking for a nice place with friends or the kids (because there is room for a maximum of 5 people!), one of the Noma Veluwe holiday homes could just be your next holiday address.

The holiday homes all have a different owner, so all houses are unique and different in terms of interior. They all come with a large garden and within walking distance of the forest.

Noma Veluwe

In the heart of the Veluwe, half hidden between the trees and surrounded by one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Netherlands, is the Weaver Lodge. A beautiful hotel, small and nice with its own bistro. The Veluwe is actually special enough in itself, but De Wever Lodge goes one step further. Everything here revolves around the love of nature (you are really in the middle of it) and it is craftsmanship and quality that count. It seems a bit as if time has stood still: press pause and only do what you want.

And and and: Wever Lodge now also has two more absolutely gorgeous cottages: Cottage Geluk and Cottage Auping. Nice for yourself and your little group, private terrace with a view of all the nature and a Weltevree stove to sit by the fire until late at night. You can park – with your shared car – RIGHT in front of the door. So enter the cabin, close the door, and go nowhere.

The Weaver Lodge