Heidebos – holiday home in Limburg for 8 people
For 8 people / 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
Spacious living room / Equipped kitchen / Porch / Outside terrace / Jacuzzi
Games for young and old / Children’s bicycles and outside toys
Prices include
- Electricity
- Water
- Heating
- 12% VAT
Flexible check-out time on Sundays (subject to availability)
Prices exclude
- Bed linen (9.50 EUR pp)
- Bath linen (6.50 EUR pp)
- Jacuzzi (95.00 EUR)
- The deposit for a stay at Heidebos: 275 EUR
Terms and conditions
Cancellation insurance: Europe Assistance’s cancellation insurance is affordable and easy to apply for online. Click thelink to be redirected to the Europe Assistance website.
Check-in is possible from 3:30 PM
Check-out no later than 10 AM – on Sundays, a later check-out is sometimes possible, depending on availability.
Heidebos – Unique Holiday home with jacuzzi in nature
Looking to get completely away from it all? In this luxurious holiday home for 8 people, you’ll enjoy a unique location right in the heart of nature, surrounded by peace and greenery. No traffic – just tranquility, space, and the sounds of nature.
During the day, head out on foot or by bike along the many hiking and cycling routes that start right at the house. In the evening, unwind completely in the jacuzzi under the starry sky at holiday home Heidebos.
Heidebos is specially designed for a holiday:
- With children: large outdoor play area, children’s bikes and toys available.
- With family: enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding nature area together, in complete privacy. Heidebos has comfortable boxspring beds and 2 bedrooms on the ground floor.
- With your dog: in the dog meadow, your dog can’t run off, the surrounding fens (within walking distance) are perfect for your dog to cool off in the summer, and hiking routes are marked starting from the holiday home.
- Hiking holiday: the area surrounding the holiday home is part of Hoge Kempen National Park, with beautiful hiking trails that never get boring. Dunes, fens, heathland, grasslands, and forest alternate along the way.
- Cycling holiday: Holiday home Heidebos is located between junctions 33 and 34 on the Limburg cycling route network, the ideal starting point to explore part of Oudsbergen and its green surroundings. With us, you’ll mainly cycle through forests and agricultural areas on bike paths and low-traffic roads.
Surroundings
The house is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful nature areas in Limburg. You literally step into nature the moment you walk out the door.
Explore vast forests, heathland plains, and quiet cycling paths. Or simply choose to do nothing at all and enjoy the silence and the view.
REVIEWS
Airbnb * 4.8/5 * 101 reviews
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Natuurhuisje * 5/5 * 88 reviews”
FAQ’s
Which coffee maker is available?
Holiday home Heidebos has a standard filter coffee maker. Filters are provided in the holiday home.
Is there a freezer?
Holiday home Heidebos has a large SMEG refrigerator with a separate, fairly large freezer compartment with 2 shelves. The refrigerator is definitely large enough for a group of 8 people.
How big is the dog meadow?
The dog meadow is approximately 23m x 8m, the chestnut fencing around the meadow is about 1.20m high, and for small dogs, sheep wire has been added along the fence (up to 0.50m). The kitchen door provides direct access to the dog meadow. We chose not to fence in the entire garden so that the open feel and the natural transition into the nature reserve are preserved.
How many dogs are allowed?
We have set the maximum at 2 dogs. If you’d like to bring more dogs, feel free to check with us. For smaller dogs from the same household or older dogs, we sometimes make an exception. We don’t charge extra rent for dogs, but we do ask that dogs not be allowed on the beds or sofas, and that dog hair be vacuumed up before departure (the actual cleaning of the house can only start once the dog hair is gone – vacuuming twice is not included in the cleaning price). We also ask that dogs not be left alone locked in the holiday home. If there’s really no other option, we recommend bringing a crate. Dogs can quickly become nervous in unfamiliar homes, and the furniture is often the first outlet for that.
Is there a way for dogs to cool off in the summer? Can we go swimming somewhere with dogs?
There are several fens nearby where dogs can swim.
Are hiking maps available?
Printed hiking maps are no longer available. 200m from the holiday home there is a sign with all the hiking routes in the area. You can also find beautiful hiking routes in the immediate surroundings at wandelknooppunt.be.
Is there a barbecue available?
A charcoal barbecue is provided, but charcoal is not included. During the summer months and dry periods, it’s best to check in advance whether open fires are allowed in the nature reserve. This website offers information.
Is a campfire allowed?
Unfortunately, open fires are not permitted in the nature reserve.
How many bedrooms are there? How big are the beds?
Holiday home Heidebos has 4 bedrooms. 2 bedrooms have a double bed (180x200) and 2 bedrooms each have 2 single beds (90x200). All beds are good-quality boxspring beds.
Is there a jacuzzi? Where is it located?
Holiday home Heidebos has a jacuzzi. This is not included in the price by default. By leaving the choice to the guest, we aim to save on energy costs so that energy isn’t used unnecessarily when it’s not in use. The jacuzzi is located on the terrace by the veranda, outside.
How far does the garden extend?
From April to roughly September, the garden generally consists of the mowed grass area. In the winter months, you can recognize the ‘boundary’ by the small trees planted right along the dividing line. The large grassland behind it is part of the nature reserve.
Are there shops/bakeries nearby?
You’ll find addresses for shops and bakeries in the information brochure available in the holiday home. This information can also be found on our information page.
Can we arrive earlier? Check out later?
The answer to this depends on the specific situation. If guests are departing on the same day you arrive, the time between departure and arrival is needed for cleaning. Check-in time: from 3:30 PM. From 10:30 AM, you’re welcome to park your car at the holiday home and go for a bike ride or walk in the meantime. In the low season, earlier check-in may be possible. You can inquire about this at the earliest one week before arrival (last-minute bookings can still occur).
Later check-out: for check-outs on Monday or Friday, this is not possible due to cleaning. Check-out time is then 10 AM at the latest. On Sundays, a later check-out is possible, since no new guests are arriving. You can inquire about this at the earliest one week before arrival.
What is a “quiet zone”?
The nature reserve surrounding holiday home Heidebos is designated as a quiet zone. A quiet zone is a protected rural area where natural sounds such as birds and wind predominate, and disruptive noise is limited. This doesn’t mean it’s completely silent, but that noise is kept to a minimum so as not to disturb the animals. For this reason, loud music outdoors is not allowed. This is also why we advise guests looking to party to choose a different location. Cozy get-togethers or children running around are, of course, welcome. It’s a measure taken in the nature reserve to prevent noise at night. As a big advantage, it’s wonderfully peaceful at night. In fact, it’s one of the most common pieces of feedback we get from guests: “We slept wonderfully here” – and a well-rested person is worth two 😉.
Where is holiday home Heidebos located?
Holiday home Heidebos is located right in the heart of the nature of Hoge Kempen National Park, in the Ophovenderheide sub-area. The trail (long-distance hiking route) of the National Park passes by the holiday home, as do hiking and cycling routes (the latter about 150m away; holiday home Heidebos is located between junctions 33 and 34). Sentower Park is about 1.7km away.
Before your arrival, you’ll receive directions, and you can also find us on Google Maps (see the contact page).
Can we come by public transport?
The nearest train station is in Genk. From there, you can take a bus to Sentower Park. From there, it’s still a bit of a walk (through the forest) to holiday home Heidebos. Taxis are unfortunately hard to find (the station in Genk gives you the best chance of catching one). Would you still like to come by public transport? It’s best to contact us when booking, and we’ll see if there’s room to pick you up at the bus stop. Our car seats 4 people plus luggage space. We charge a fee of 45 EUR for this (one-way trip).
What is the layout of the holiday home?
• 4 bedrooms with comfortable boxspring beds: 2 beds of 180x200cm and 4 beds of 90x200cm
• 1 bathroom with bathtub and toilet on the first floor
• 1 bathroom with shower on the ground floor
• A separate toilet on the ground floor
• 1 crib and highchair
• An air hockey table
• A chest of games from grandma’s time
• A fully equipped kitchen with an electric stove, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, oven, refrigerator (incl. freezer), toaster, teapot, ample tableware, …
• A living room with leather sofas, TV
• A veranda overlooking the nature reserve
• A storage room with cleaning supplies, children’s bikes, and a washing machine
• Wifi
• Outdoor space: jacuzzi, garden furniture for 8 people, climbing trees and wood for building forts, a dog meadow (approx. 23m x 8m), nature and forest to fully unwind. Deer, birds, and other wildlife can be spotted from the terrace or jacuzzi.
Why do I see different prices on other booking platforms like Airbnb and Natuurhuisje? Why have prices gone up?
Airbnb and Natuurhuisje apply their own specific terms. For example, on Airbnb, the jacuzzi is included in the price by default. On Natuurhuisje and our own booking platform, this is optional.
Additionally, external booking platforms charge different commission rates, ranging from 15%–18%. This means, for example, that on a total amount of 1000 EUR, 150–200 EUR goes to the booking platform (Airbnb, Booking, Natuurhuisje) as a commission fee, depending on the commission percentage. In Belgium, we also had the VAT increase from 6% to 12%. On an amount of 1000 EUR, 120 EUR now goes to the state instead of 60 EUR.