Top 12 farm campsites: camping in the countryside

Hospitality, peace, space and personal attention. That is the secret of camping at the farmer's. Small farm campsites where you are truly a guest. Among the cows, or beautiful spots in an apple orchard. We have a top pick for you per province.

1: Groningen

Farm campsite Lentemaheerd, Eemshaven

Camping under fruit and nut trees. This is possible on 24 spacious pitches, 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 mound village of Dearsum. The campsite is located near the Frisian Lakes, right next to the Elfstedenroute – ideal for exploring historic villages. You camp around an ancient 'kophalsrompboerderij' (a specific type of farmhouse), on one of the 15 pitches. You can also rent: 2 touring caravans are available for rent.

More information: www.hierishetmooi.nl

3: Drenthe

VEKABO Estate Welgelegen, Koekange

A tea room that also serves smørrebrød, a tin museum (with more than 2000 tins), a bed & breakfast and a campsite. Extra fun at Landgoed Welgelegen: the story evenings. Oh, yes: you can bring your own horse to the coach 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 Overijssel Vechtdal, from collecting eggs to feeding animals. The campsite has 25 pitches and because you camp near the Vecht, you can also swim, boat and canoe.

More information: www.varsenerveld.nl

5: Gelderland

Minicamping ’t Kikkergat, Otterlo

Heathlands, forests, sand drifts: 't Kikkergat is located near National Park De Hoge Veluwe and every Friday and Saturday, campsite owners Co and Mary Evertse organize snacks, drinks and a lot of fun in the 'Proatstal'. Nice places to visit: the cozy 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 pitches. You camp among the Shetland ponies, rabbits and chickens and the children enjoy themselves with go-karts and can romp around in the 'straw-straw-play corner'. Nice towns 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 pitches, in the middle of the Green Heart: that's what you'll find at farmer Wibe's campsite. You can join him to bring the cows in from the pasture in the evening and under Wibe's guidance you'll learn how to milk the cows. The campsite is located near Kasteel de Haar and experience farm De Geertjeshoeve.

More information: www.campinghetoortjeshek.nl

8: Noord-Holland

Boerencamping Weidevogelzicht, Kwadijk

Canoeing from the campsite, going to the cheese market in Edam with the whole family or birdwatching at the IJsselmeer. That's all possible from this farm campsite, with 55 cows and 15 camping pitches on 3 hectares of farmland. Choose your own spot! Extra nice: the farm shop, with milk, butter, potatoes.

More information: www.weidevogelzicht.nl

9: Zuid-Holland

VEKABO-camping Hoeve Bouwlust, Maasland

Homemade farm ice cream and fresh milk from their 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 play a game of farmer's golf, farmer's survival and there's even their own escape bus – if you dare!

More information: www.hoevebouwlust.nl

10: Zeeland

VEKABO minicamping Oosterzicht, Aagtekerke

A mini-campsite, but with 120 cows: you'll 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 charming 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: Noord-Brabant

VEKABO-camping De Groenstraat, Dongen

These passionate gardeners have turned their mini-campsite into a paradise. In the Orangery, special flowers, plants and herbs grow, a little further on, asparagus shoots out of the ground, observed by two friendly donkeys with sad Droopy eyes. And the lawn: like a golf course. With about 20 camping pitches and a beautifully furnished gypsy wagon.

More information: www.groenstraat.nl

12: Limburg

Boerderijcamping Peelhof, Grathem

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

More information: www.peelhof.info

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