Nothing so soothing as spending the night in nature. Where you stay then doesn't really matter, you might think. Until you have seen our list of the most special accommodations for an overnight stay in the middle of Dutch nature. Where luxury and countryside come together time and again. We warn you in advance: if you run out of holiday days left, entering the grounds below is at your own risk.
These are the best overnight stays in the middle of Dutch nature.
Château Neercanne, Maastricht
The Netherlands is known for its many historic country houses and castles. Did you know that many of these places offer sublime lunch, dinner and accommodation? In Maastricht, on the Belgian border, you will find the only terraced castle in the Netherlands: Château Neercanne. Here you can experience a unique night out in historic surroundings. Extra special? Before your lunch or dinner (culinary delights!) you can enjoy an aperitif in the marl caves below.
Sleeping in the woods, Apeldoorn
The name says it all: the ultimate experience of spending the night in nature. In this bright wooden house (which could also pass as a beach house!), a walk in the woods starts at the front door. Part of the roof is glass, allowing you to see all the way to the tops of the trees. When it gets dark and all the lights are off, admire the starry sky from the sofa. The only thing that might disturb you during your stay is a few wild animals from the forest. A fine nature cottage in the Veluwe.
The White Castle, Loon op Zand
Near the Loonse and Drunense dunes you will find Het Witte Kasteel - a beautiful national monument. The estate has two luxurious, atmospheric holiday homes where you can spend the night in Brabant beauty. For example, in the picturesque teahouse, which the castle's occupant used centuries ago to retire to with a cup of tea. It was renovated in 2019, preserving the authentic atmosphere but still providing The White Castle with the latest conveniences. Ideal for your special night away in nature.
Boutique Hotel Beekhuizen, Velp
Pleasant luxury meets ancient nature. A historic location in National Park Veluwezoom where you can fully unwind. The great thing about this place is that you can choose a stay tailored to your needs. Will you choose a room with a private terrace at the edge of the forest or do you prefer to fall asleep with French doors to your French balcony? Do you bubble away with your sweetheart in the suite's whirlpool or do you prefer to enjoy the spacious lodge with your children? That you want to stay at this location is one thing that is certain. Now to choose where.
WeidumerHout, Leeuwarden
Speaking of unique hotels in the Netherlands, Hotel Restaurant WeidumerHout is a small-scale hotel in an authentic farmhouse. Prefer to spend the night in a designer cube? That is also possible. Thanks to the glass facades, you even have a view of the idyllic Frisian landscape from your king-size bed. Will you soon be gazing at the stars in the far north of the Netherlands?
Hotel Mooirivier, Dalfsen
Silence is the new luxury, thinks this hotel. And yes, hotel Mooirivier is really beautifully located by the river. This pearl lies right on the banks of the Overijsselse Vecht and borders two nature reserves with special plants and meadow birds. Did you book the private wellness suite? Then you will have access to a private sauna and a spacious double bath. Here you can really unwind. And if you are completely recharged during your stay and feel like some adventure, you can canoe like the best of them. Well, Mooirivier is not placed in the top 25 best hotels in the Netherlands by Tripadvisor for nothing.
Huys Kaldenbroek, Venlo region 
Marlies Stoot/ Kaldenbroeck
Experience nature with the whole family? This 24-person(!) holiday home Huys Kaldenbroek is a beautiful medieval country house, located next to an old ruin. You almost feel like you're in a village in France. Yet this holiday home is really in the rose village of the Netherlands, Lottum. The country house is surrounded by meadows, orchards and forests. Because of its location, you will experience the ultimate sense of tranquillity here, depending on the 23-strong party you bring along, of course.
Eco Hotel Plantage Rococo, Amsterdam region
Plantation Rococo is not just another hotel. Sustainability is embraced to conscious lifestyle is highly valued, and that between big palms in the beautiful, characteristic rooms the rich flora and fauna in the spacious garden. Several items have been given a new lease of life by artists at our request, as at Rococo they believe in reusing materials. Spend the night in a national monument, in the middle of nature.
