Top 12 farm campsites: camping in the countryside

Hospitality, tranquility, space and personal attention. That's the secret of camping at the farm. Small farm campsites where you are still a real guest. Among the cows, or beautiful spots on an apple orchard. We have a winner for you per province.

1: Groningen

Farm campsite Lentemaheerd, Eemshaven

Camping under fruit and nut trees. This is possible in 24 spacious locations, in the northernmost tip of the province of Groningen. The campsite is located near the Wadden Sea - great for spotting seals. You can also rent: in the gypsy wagon or rental caravan. For the children there are go-karts, a trampoline and sweet animals to pet.

More information: www.lentemaheerd.nl

2: Friesland

VEKABO campsite De Wijnmolen, Dearsum

Rural tranquility near the historic terp village of Dearsum. The campsite is located near the Frisian Lakes, right next to the Eleven Cities Route - ideal for exploring historic villages. You camp around a centuries-old headneck farm, at one of 15 sites. You can also rent: 2 touring caravans are available for rent.

More information: www.hierishetmooi.nl

3: Drenthe

VEKABO Welgelegen Estate, Koekange

A tearoom where smørrebrød is also served, a tin museum (with more than 2000 tins), a bed & breakfast and a campsite. Extra fun at Welgelegen Estate: the story evenings. Oh, yes: you can bring your own horse to the carriage house.

More information: www.welgelegen.com

4: Overijssel

Farm campsite Het Varsenerveld, Ommen

Ten suckler cows, a handful of dwarf goats, a complete flock of chickens and the pony 'Edelweiss'. Farmer Hendrik-Jan takes the camping children on an adventure in the Overijsselse Vechtdal, from collecting eggs to feeding animals. The campsite has 25 places and because you camp close to the Vecht, you can also swim, sail and canoe.

More information: www.varsenerveld.nl

5: Gelderland

Mini campsite 't Kikkergat, Otterlo

Heathlands, forests and sand drifts: 't Kikkergat is located close to De Hoge Veluwe National Park and every Friday and Saturday, camping owners Co and Mary Evertse organize a snack, a drink and lots of fun in the 'Proatstal'. Nice places to visit: the pleasant town of Otterlo and of course the Kröller Möller museum.

More information: www.kikkergat.nl

6: Flevoland

VEKABO campsite De Hinde

Farmer René and farmer Dora together run an arable farm and a small farm campsite with 10 places. You camp among the Shetland ponies, rabbits and chickens and the children have fun with go-karts and can romp around in the 'straw-straw play corner'. Nice places nearby: Kampen, Dronten (with its Dronter Meer!) and Elburg.

More information: www.campingdehinde.nl

7: Utrecht

Camping 't Oortjeshek, Kamerik

Haystack huts, safari tents and 9 camping spots, in the middle of the Groene Hart: for that you have to go to farmer Wibe's campsite. Then you can come along to get the cows from the meadow in the evening and, under the guidance of Wibe, you will learn how to milk the cows. The campsite is located near De Haar Castle and De Geertjeshoeve experience farm.

More information: www.campinghetoortjeshek.nl

8: North Holland

Farm campsite Weidevogelzicht, Kwadijk

Canoeing from the campsite, taking the whole family to the cheese market in Edam or watching birds on the IJssselmeer. This is possible from this farm campsite, with 55 cows and 15 camping spots on 3 hectares of farmland. Choose your own spot! Extra fun: the farm shop, with milk, butter, potatoes.

More information: www.weidevogelzicht.nl

9: South Holland

VEKABO campsite Hoeve Bouwlust, Maasland

Homemade farmer's ice cream and fresh milk from our own cows: Hoeve Bouwlust, from 1821 (!) is located in Midden-Delfland, between The Hague and Rotterdam. Here you can discover farm life, but you can also enjoy a game of farmer's golf, farmer survival and there is even its own escape bus - if you dare!

More information: www.hoevebouwlust.nl

10: Zeeland

VEKABO mini campsite Oosterzicht, Aagtekerke

A mini campsite, but with 120 cows: you will find them at mini campsite Oosterzicht, just outside the village of Aagtekerke on the island of Walcheren. And: 2 kilometers from the North Sea coast and near the pleasant town of Domburg. Fun at the campsite: bringing in the cows in the evening: a long line of satisfied grass grazers in a row.

More information: www.minicampingoosterzicht.nl

11: North Brabant

VEKABO campsite De Groenstraat, Dongen

These passionate gardeners have turned their mini campsite into a paradise. Special flowers, plants and herbs grow in the Orangerie, and a little further on the asparagus sprouts from the ground, watched by two friendly donkeys with sad Droopy eyes. And the turf: like a golf course. With about 20 camping spots and a beautifully decorated gypsy wagon.

More information: www.groenstraat.nl

12: Limburg

Farm campsite Peelhof, Grathem

This farm campsite is located in Central Limburg, near the Maasplassen, where you can tour with a rental boat. The village is dominated by two (!) castles on the Uffelse Beek and at the campsite you can enjoy an animal pasture with small livestock. And this is the place to eat asparagus!

More information: www.peelhof.info

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