Dive into autumn with a night away in Groningen. Retreat to a charming tiny house, surrounded by nature and equipped with all modern conveniences. Small, cosy and just right for a few days away.
Wadden cottage Basecamp Noordpolderzijl
Noordpolderzijl | At ‘Basecamp Noordpolderzijl’, you can get a breath of fresh air in a simple yet modern Wadden Sea cottage. Tucked away amongst the greenery, you can look out over the vast salt marshes. During the colder months, you can immerse yourself in the darkness and experience the silence that you can only find on the coast. On the edge of the mudflats, this is the perfect place to stay for anyone wanting to go on a mudflat walking tour or who has always dreamt of a peaceful holiday on the Wadden Sea coast. Here, you can really clear your head.
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Spend the night at Garnwerd aan Zee
Garnwerd | A tiny house on the water offers a unique experience. These charming ‘boats’ offer views over the harbour and the Reitdiep. From your room, you stap straight outside, where you can start the day with a cup of coffee. All you hear is the gentle sound of boats passing by and the tranquillity of nature all around you. An ideal setting for a romantic overnight break, for example. As well as staying the night, at Garnwerd aan Zee you can also enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in the cosy restaurant. Everything is within easy reach for a relaxing stay.
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Luxury retreat in Bellingwolde
Bellingwolde | Escape the daily grind to pure luxury in the heart of nature. This cosy wooden cottage is tucked away in a small private woodland where it feels as though the world has stood still for a moment. Fancy really spoiling yourself? Book the extras. Start the day with a delicious breakfast on your deck (or have it served in bed) and then relax in the private wellness garden. Warm up your muscles in the sauna and enjoy the warm bubbles in the hot tub. It’s the perfect way to truly recharge your batteries.
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Off-grid cabins from Cabiner
Multiple locations | Put on your walking boots, pack your rucksack and take your binoculars with you. These cabins can only be reached on foot (some also by bike) and are ideal for true nature lovers. After a walk, you’ll arrive at your very own off-grid cabin in the heart of nature. Here, you’ll experience freedom, sleep under a clear starry sky and be completely away from civilisation. In Groningen, you can stay on the Reitdiep, at Basecamp het Hogeland or further north at Basecamp Lauwersmeer. The National Park Lauwersmeer is one of the few places in the Netherlands where you can experience the darkness and an exceptionally clear starry sky at night. It is, in fact, an official Dark Sky Park. Waking up in these tiny houses allows you to experience nature in its purest, quietest form.
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Sleeping in a gypsy caravan
Niezijl | Has the cold already given you a red nose? Take a step back in time and enjoy the cosy warmth and charm of a gypsy caravan. This colourful, distinctive caravan offers a truly unique experience. For ultimate relaxation, there’s even a private sauna – ideal for sweating away all your worries. Inside, you can retreat to the comfort of the wood fire and enjoy complete tranquillity.
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Klein Wispelheem
Zuurdijk | Wake up to views over the vast farmlands, with the villages of Zuurdijk, Leens and Ulrum in the distance. Next door is a small nature reserve where you can enjoy plenty of cycling and walking. Discover the historic villages in the area, visit Verhildersum Manor or head out to National Park Lauwersmeer. Or simply do… nothing. The peace and privacy of this cottage in the Hogeland are sure to ensure a relaxing experience.
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Altai yurt
Wedde | Experience the warmth of Mongolia in the heart of East Groningen. As summer slowly fades away, the stove burns brightly inside a traditional yurt. A Mongolian yurt is a round, traditional tent dwelling of nomadic peoples. Enjoy a cosy night’s stay, a delicious Mongolian breakfast and discover the culture through a cookery workshop or music from Mongolia. A unique experience where two worlds come together.
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Glamping at the Savannah Farm
Bedum | Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the great outdoors at a small-scale glamping site. Spend the night in one of the three charming safari tents or in the cosy tiny house. In the evening, cook outdoors by the fire pit or warm up in your private wood-fired hot tub or a Finnish Kelo sauna. Fancy treating yourself to something extra? Book a relaxing massage or have the fridge stocked in advance with delicious local produce. The safari tents let you enjoy the late summer with every comfort at your fingertips.
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Staying overnight in the green Lageland
Lageland | Enjoy a relaxing weekend break surrounded by greenery, with the city within easy reach. On this cosy site, you’ll be completely secluded from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough for a day out in the vibrant centre of Groningen. Start your day with a cup of coffee in the morning sun on the veranda, head out into nature and, in the evening, grab a drink on a terrace in the city.
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Peace and space in Delfzijl
Delfzijl | Tucked away on a twenty-hectare estate, behind a stately farmhouse between Appingedam and Delfzijl, stands this cosy gypsy caravan. Surrounded by grazing cows, horses, chickens and sheep, you can enjoy peace and space, whilst the bustling city of Groningen lies just thirty minutes away.
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