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Description of holiday farmhouse in Diever, Drenthe

A large, well-equipped and tastefully furnished Dutch farmhouse, dating from 1890 and situated in the centre of unspoilt Diever village. Located on the edge of the Drents-Friese Wold (6100 hectares), one of the biggest national parks of the Netherlands, with 32 marked walks and numerous cycle paths. Also situated close by to National Park Dwingelderveld (3692 hectares) - the largest moorland on the European Continent - with its 60 kms of walking trails and 40 kms of bicycle paths.

Local activities in this area of outstanding natural beauty include walking, bicycling, horseriding and birdwatching. Sailing and fishing can be enjoyed at Giethoorn (the Venice of the North). The provincial capital at Assen is just 25 minutes away. While Emmen (with its world-famous zoo), the city of Groningen ('shop till you drop') and the German border are all less than an hour's drive away.

For the children, there are 18 funparks in the surrounding area. And more than 25 museums will provide an interest to each member of the family (yes, there's even a museum of comic books!) Then there's Diever village itself ... its restaurants, cafes, shops and supermarket ... its 14th Century church ... and famously renowned for the open-air productions of Shakespeare which have been re-enacted in its forest 'amphitheatre' every Summer since 1946.

Diversity on your doorstep: Diever is placed at the crossroads of three provinces - Drenthe, Overijssel and Friesland - all uniquely different to one another. So when you are in Drenthe, why not discover Friesland and Overijssel provinces as well - the borders lie just 15 minutes away by car!

So, whether it's pick-nicking in the forest, taking a dip in a forest bathing pool or going by horseback along one of the many marked trails, you won't be disappointed by this area's rich heritage, its welcoming, English-speaking people and its unending choice of excursions and attractions.

Come and visit the real Netherlands!

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Considered
General:	Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer
Bedrooms:	5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10 1 Double/s, 1 Single/s, 3 Twin/s, 1 Put up bed/s, 2 Cot/s
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 6 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s Downstairs bathroom with large American-type shower cubicle
Lounge:	Seating for 10 people Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Tape player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music Selection of DVDs/CDs, books and magazines can be found in the accommodation. Also tourist information is available.
Dining Area:	Seating for 10 people , High chair 2 High-Chairs available
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car not essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Garage, Private car park, Stairs Public-Transport (bus) nearby and train station 15 minutes away
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Cleaning extra

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
26 October - 20 December 2012	£470.00	3 Days
21 December 2012 - 03 January 2013	£840.00	7 Days
04 January - 07 February 2013	£480.00	3 Days
08 February - 07 March 2013	£720.00	3 Days
08 March - 28 March 2013	£470.00	7 Days
29 March - 04 April 2013	£840.00	3 Days
05 April - 09 May 2013	£720.00	3 Days
10 May - 23 May 2013	£840.00	3 Days
24 May - 27 June 2013	£720.00	3 Days
28 June - 29 August 2013	£840.00	7 Days
30 August - 24 October 2013	£720.00	3 Days
25 October - 19 December 2013	£470.00	3 Days
20 December 2013 - 02 January 2014	£840.00	7 Days

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Deposit/Booking Notes: Last minute discounts: 15% for bookings made within 6 weeks of arrival date.

Long stay discounts: 10% for bookings of a 14 day duration.

Earlybird discounts: 10% discount for bookings made 26 weeks (6 months) before arrival date.

Deposit: 20% of total amount within 7 days (1 week) of booking, balance to be paid no later than 56 days (8 weeks) before arrival date please. Bookings within 8 weeks: full payment on booking.

Cancellations:

More than 42 days before arrival - 80% refund
From 41 to 28 days before arrival - 60% refund
From 27 to 14 days before arrival - 40% refund
From 13 to 7 days before arrival - 20% refund
From 6 days to day of arrival - No refund


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Location of holiday rental in Diever, Drenthe

Holiday Type:	Rural, Historic/Sightseeing, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park

Location description

Diever village, located at the south-westerly tip of the province of Drenthe (approx. 2 hrs east of Amsterdam), is adjacent to the largest forest in the Netherlands - perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Also renowned for its Shakespearian plays held in the open-air theatre during the Summer months, Diever is at the heart of unspoilt rural Dutch countryside.

There is a supermarket, good variety of shops, cafe-pubs, restaurants and bank.

A Dutch National Tourist office is also nearby with a wealth of information on the surrounding area.

Other activities

Forests for biking, hiking, swimming, fishing are all nearby.

Local events

A market selling everything from clothes to local products is held in Diever every Monday throughout the Summer months.

Tourist attractions

Days out to the Giethoorn lakes (the 'Venice of the North'), Emmen zoo, museums, attraction parks. 'Shop till you drop' in Groningen & the German border are just 45 minutes away!

Nearest Airport:	Groningen Eelde Amsterdam Schiphol Eindhoven	55km 164km 190km
Nearest Railway Station:	Beilen	19km
Nearest Ferry Port:	Rotterdam/Hoek of Holland	225km
Nearest Bus Station:	Diever	50m
Nearest Beach:	Friesland	90km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Diever	100m

Directions

Getting to Diever

Diever is easily accessible by car in approximately 2 hours from the following airports in the Netherlands:
Amsterdam Schiphol, Rotterdam Zestienhoven, Eindhoven, as well as Groningen Eelde (30 minutes)

Most major international airlines serve Amsterdam, including the national carrier, KLM (& partners) from most cities

Budget airlines from Amsterdam (serving the UK & Ireland) include:

easyjet (to Belfast, Bristol, Doncaster, Dublin, Edinburgh, Liverpool & London Gatwick, Luton, Stansted),
flybe (to Exeter & Southampton), Jet2 (to Leeds/Bradford) & Transavia (London Gatwick)

Rotterdam has a direct service to London Gatwick (with Transavia), as well as to London City (with Cityjet)

Eindhoven is served by Ryanair (to London Stansted), Cityjet (to London City), as well as a new Aer Lingus flight to London Gatwick

Groningen is served by BMI (to Aberdeen)

Due to our proximity to Germany, Duesseldorf Weeze (just over the German border by Nijmegen) is only 90 minutes away. Ryanair flies from Weeze to Birmingham, Edinburgh & London Stansted


If you are travelling by ferry to the Netherlands, Diever is approximately a 2-hour drive from all 3 main ports.
These include Rotterdam Europort (P&O Ferries from Hull), the Hoek of Holland (Stena Line from Harwich) & Amsterdam/Ijmuiden (DFDS Seaways from Newcastle). Also, Transeuropa Ferries has a service to Oostende (in Belgium) from Ramsgate (Kent) with very competitive fares as well as a shorter crossing time.


A car is recommended (rental cars also available at the above airports). The towns of Hoogeveen (20 minutes), Assen (25 minutes), Emmen (45 minutes) & the city of Groningen (40 minutes) are easily accessible


Public transport (bus) is just a few minutes walk away with links to the surrounding villages and towns.
The nearest train station is at Beilen (20 minutes away) with direct services to Groningen (30 minutes) & Amsterdam Airport (2 hours).

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