The Forest Cottage
Breakfast with birdsong? Stargazing in the evening from a lush garden?
Swimming or walking at the Henschotermeer or shopping in Utrecht? Then The Forest Cottage is for you!
About The Forest Cottage
The forest cottage is ideal for romantic weekends, family holidays but also very suitable as a remote workplace or to just unwind.
Europarcs
The Forest Cottage is a modern chalet located in the beautiful forests of National Park De Utrechtse Heuvelrug, a relaxing and child-friendly park in the middle of nature.
You can use all the facilities, including the playgrounds, swimming pool with slide, restaurant, bicycle rental, and fresh bread service. The reception desk will provide you with information about the facilities and, if applicable, the costs.
Location
The forest cottage is located in a wooded area next to the Henschotermeer lake. It is easy to reach via the A12 motorway. Within 20 minutes you reach Amersfoort and within 30 minutes Utrecht. Maarn Station is 6 minutes by car and a 25-minute walk away. Driebergen-Zeist Station is 12 minutes by car.
Accessibility
Easily accessible via the A12 motorway. Private parking is available at the cottage.
Travel times
- Amersfoort: 20 minutes
- Utrecht: 30 minutes
- Amsterdam: 45 minutes
- Station Maarn: 25 minutes walk
- Station Driebergen-Zeist: 12 minutes
Henschotermeer
The cottage is located right next to the beautiful Henschotermeer lake. It’s a perfect area for swimming, sunbathing, and walking.
Photos
Explore the various rooms of our holiday home and its beautiful surroundings. Click on a photo to see all the photos.
House
Surroundings
Practical information
Check-in information
You’ll be greeted at the Europarcs reception desk. At the reception desk, you’ll receive your key, barrier pass, and information about the cottage, the park, and the surrounding area. You can park in the visitor parking lot.
Towels and bed linen
Please note: the booking does not include towels and bed linen. If you have not booked bed linen and towels online, you can still do so at reception.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax is €3.32 per person per night. Europarcs pays this to the municipality.
Groceries
Groceries can be bought in the Plus in Maarn (delivery https://www.plus.nl/bestellen ) or Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Aldi in Woudenberg, Doorn, Zeist or Driebergen.
Pets
Pets are not allowed in the forest cottage
Facilities
General
- Free wifi 40/4Mbps
- Private parking space near the house
- Air conditioning (living room and master bedroom)
Living room
- Sofa & armchairs
- Smart TV
- Vacuum cleaner
Kitchen
- Dining table with four chairs
- Microwave/oven
- Filter coffee maker
- Induction hob
- Fridge with freezer compartment
- Dishwasher
- Water boiler
- Pans, plates, cutlery, cups, etc.
Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower cubicle
- Wash basin
- Drying rack
Outside
- Garden 300 m2
- Two terraces
- Garden furniture (parasol, table, 4 chairs)
Bedrooms (2)
- 4 single box-spring beds (put together in large room and separated in small room)
- Single duvets and pillows
- Cupboards
Europarcs
- Bicycle rental
- E-chopper rental
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Playgrounds
- Hiking trails
- Washing and drying machines
- Fresh bread service (high season)
- Swimming pool
Activities nearby
| Henschotermeer (Swimming, sunbathing, walking, playing) | See website |
| Utrechtse Heuvelrug (Hiking and Biking) | See website |
| National Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug | See website |
| Discover Utrecht | See website |
| Amersfoort (Picturesque streets, shopping and museum hopping) | See website |
| Museum Huis Doorn: discover the history of World War I and the personal story of the last German emperor | See website |
| Monument De Pyramid of Austerlitz | See website |
| Amerongen and Amerongen Castle | See website |
| Castles on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug | See website |
| The Waterline museum | See website |
| Wijk bij Duurstede (Grote markt, terraces, shops) | See website |
| Hollandse Waterlinies (UNESCO) | See website |
Contact and book
Questions?
info [at] gezelligboshuisje.nl
