De Kerkuil
There is no shortage of birds of prey here. The buzzard, sparrow hawk, goshawk and kestrel defend their territory here, as do the long-eared owl and de kerkuil. The latter has inhabited the work shed that now also houses the holiday home for years.
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There is no shortage of birds of prey here. The buzzard, sparrow hawk, goshawk and kestrel defend their territory here, as do the long-eared owl and de kerkuil. The latter has inhabited the work shed that now houses the holiday home for years. The de kerkuil was taken into account in the design and construction. Half of the barn is still accessible to the owl and a permanent place has been made in the barn for the de kerkuil.
De Kerkuil is located on Ennemaborg Estate: One of the showpiece...
There is no shortage of birds of prey here. The buzzard, sparrow hawk, goshawk and kestrel defend their territory here, as do the long-eared owl and de kerkuil. The latter has inhabited the work shed that now houses the holiday home for years. The de kerkuil was taken into account in the design and construction. Half of the barn is still accessible to the owl and a permanent place has been made in the barn for the de kerkuil.
De Kerkuil is located on the Ennemaborg estate: one of the showpieces of Het Groninger Landschap. The borg dates from the fourteenth century and was rebuilt in the eighteenth century. Right behind the stately borg is a round pond with reeds, water lilies and green frogs. It is a remnant of the moat that once surrounded the borg. The front part of the estate is a park, further back is the natural forest. The one-and-a-half km2 forest behind the park, was planted 150 years ago for timber yield. The trees are therefore neatly lined up. It is now grazed by Konik horses; wild horses that stay on the estate all year round. They can withstand extreme weather conditions well and do not need to be stabled in winter. Grazing the estate has made it an ideal area for the badger. This is partly due to the horse manure. The manure attracts beetles and earthworms, which are at the top of the badger's menu. But you won't spot it soon. The badger is a nocturnal animal and very shy and quiet. Due to natural management and the ageing of the forest, more and more bird species are found. Two species of woodpecker now breed here; the lesser and great spotted woodpecker. And even the nightingale lives here.
Fancy exploring the area on foot? There is a 6-kilometre walking route across the Ennemaborg Estate. But a short walk through the park or in the woods is also recommended. In spring the whole park turns yellow and purple because of all the borgbloumkes; snowdrops, crocuses and wood hyacinths. In autumn, up to 200 species of mushrooms can be found in the forest. Near the holiday home is the beautiful Coach House. Activities are regularly organised from here. Moreover, the Coach House is open between 12.00 and 17.00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Take a walk and then relax on the terrace or by the fireplace and enjoy a drink.
This eight-person holiday home is entirely on the ground floor. From the living room with dining kitchen, you immediately get the outdoor feeling; a long glass front opens onto the garden. The kitchen is equipped with a combi-oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and induction hob. There are 3 double bedrooms with single beds and 2 single bedrooms. The house has a camp bed for toddlers. There is a bathroom with bath, shower and a double sink. A second bathroom is attached to one of the bedrooms. It has a shower. Holiday home De Kerkuil has 2 separate toilets. Outside, you can relax on the covered terrace overlooking the orchard. The house is heated by means of a heat pump and solar panels. It consists of two parts: where one side is the holiday home, the other side is a work shed. On Wednesday and Thursday mornings, volunteers work for the Groninger Landschap. Therefore, you can expect some commotion around the work shed on weekdays.
Features
- Bath
- Maximum number of persons: 8
- Number of bedrooms: 5
- Cot available
- No pets allowed
- Wi-Fi available
- Wheelchair-friendly (Note, not adapted)