Surroundings

Things to do

IJhorst lies on the border of Overijssel and Drenthe. Within roughly half an hour to three quarters of an hour you will find nature, culture and conviviality for any kind of weather.

Nature & outdoors

Cycling

Along heath, hay meadows and centuries-old farmsteads via the most beautiful junction routes.

Dickninge Estate & De Havixhorst

Stately avenues and ancient woodlands near De Wijk, just across the Reest.

Drents-Friese Wold National Park

One of the largest woodland and nature areas in the Netherlands, with heathland and drift sands.

Dwingelderveld National Park

The largest wet heathland in Western Europe, with purple heather and grazing sheep flocks.

Giethoorn

The Venice of the North, with canals, bridges and thatched roofs just a boat ride away.

Hiking

Enjoy the landscape and culture of the Reest valley via dozens of routes from the farmstead.

Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park

Rolling hills with vast heathland and woods, one of the finest nature areas of Overijssel.

The Weerribben

The largest low-lying peat marsh in Northwest Europe, with lakes, reed beds and marsh woodlands.

Vechtdal & Ommen

The meandering river landscape of the Vecht and the lively town of Ommen.

Colonies of Benevolence

UNESCO World Heritage near Frederiksoord and Wilhelminaoord, with a unique colonial landscape.

Dolmens & Drents Museum

Prehistoric dolmens and archaeological masterpieces at the Drents Museum in Assen.

Hanseatic Cities Kampen & Hasselt

Historic Hanseatic cities on the water, with monumental facades and charming old town centres.

Meppel

The Amsterdam of the North, with characteristic canals and charming shopping streets.

Nijenhuis Castle & Museum de Fundatie

Classical and modern art in an atmospheric castle with a sculpture garden near Heino.

Planetron & Dwingeloo Radio Telescope

Travel to the stars at the Planetron and visit the historic radio telescope of Dwingeloo.

Staphorst

Monumental farmhouses, traditional dress, dot painting and a thriving shopping area just a stone's throw away.

Steenwijk

A charming old fortified town with canals, ramparts and a lively town centre.

Zwolle

The historic Hanseatic city with Museum de Fundatie, De Librije and pleasant terraces.

Hellendoorn Adventure Park

An adventurous amusement park with roller coasters and attractions, beautifully located near the Sallandse Heuvelrug.

Orchideeenhoeve Luttelgeest

An indoor tropical flower paradise with orchids, waterfalls and a butterfly garden.

Shoebox Beilen

Have yourself personally styled at Shoebox in Beilen, with brands such as 10 Days, Yaya and Mos Mosh.

Slagharen Theme Park

A day full of fun at the well-known theme park, with roller coasters and attractions for all ages.

Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen

An adventurous animal park in Emmen with animals from all continents, fun for the whole family.

Wine Tasting

Come and taste at the atmospheric tasting room of De Kasteelhoeve, just 20 metres from your suite.

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