Herenboerderij de Hondsrug

Spacious mansion/group accommodation with swimming pool, spa, cinema, several terraces and a cozy barn

You will find this luxurious group accommodation 'Herenboerderij de Hondsrug' near the Hondsrug, the area of ​​the Dolmens in beautiful Drenthe. Are you looking for hotel luxury for your family or group of friends, but with the freedom of your own home? Then you have definitely come to the right place.

Herenboerderij de Hondsrug is the most complete and luxurious group accommodation in the Netherlands and in a special monumental farm, of the shrinking type. Built in 1912 from the design of K. Prummel, the layout of the house and stables are still in their original state.

This beautiful monumental building is divided into accommodation at the front and one at the back. Both accommodations are 'separate' from each other and each have their own separate garden.

The monumental front house is called accommodation de Hondsrug and offers space for 30 adults, 1 teenager, 2 toddlers, 2 toddlers and 1 baby.

In total there are 10 luxurious, large family bedrooms and 1 room just for 2 toddlers.
1 of the large family bedrooms has two double beds. The doors of the box bed can be closed comfortably and the bed size is up to date. That room also has a bed for a teenager.
There are 8 bathrooms in total.

All rooms are luxuriously and stylishly furnished. Upon arrival, the beds are already made and the towels are ready. All bathrooms are equipped with Ritual products and, just like in a hotel, everything is there. All you have to do is bring your own food and drinks, the rest is provided.

There is one very large kitchen with two cooking islands. The kitchen has everything you need: 4 ovens, 4 dishwashers, 2 induction hobs, 2 freezers and 2 refrigerators…. Ideal for cooking groups. There is a microwave in a separate utility room.

The house has several cozy lounge areas, one large bar (with a keg cooler and a separate wine cooler).

For relaxation and entertainment there is :
1 round swimming pool (diameter 5.5 meters), 1 whirlpool and from October 30, 2023 a cinema.

In terms of games, there is an outside playhouse with a slide for the small children, table tennis and a basketball court. Of course there is also a large lawn where the children can play football.
Inside two shuffleboard tables, table football game and a corner with toys for the little ones,

Outside there is also a barn where you can sit together. The barn also has a gas BBQ and a wood-burning stove. We supply gas plus a little wood. You have to take the rest with you.

The garden is completely enclosed with a fence so that both the children and your dog(s) can play safely.

What do we hear from our guests?

That they have never seen such a beautiful, luxurious, clean and complete group accommodation in the Netherlands. Some people think it's like walking into a museum. Great to see such a beautiful farm! We also often hear that it is even more beautiful in reality than in the photos.
And nothing is missing! Everything has been thought of.

The farm :

The Herenboerderij is one of the most beautiful farms in Drenthe and therefore also a protected national monument. 'The entire farm is 90 meters long and about 20 meters wide. The part you rent is half (so 45 meters by 20 meters) in the front part of the house.

In the monumental front house you will feel like the rich gentleman farmer of a hundred years ago. In the beautifully renovated "part" you will be amazed by 15 meter high ceilings, authentic details and, above all, a lot of space and luxury. Discover what a wealthy farm looked like 100 years ago.

Many authentic details such as the stables have remained. We would like to mention a few special details. The rooms are of course all spacious and luxurious and all with their own style.

Sleep like the rich landowner did over 100 years ago with all the authentic details. Are you looking for something cozier? Then choose a box bed, but in a room with a large bed and luxurious sanitary facilities.

And there is plenty to do. Of course, a few kilometers away there is the Hondsrug around Exloo with the sheep herd and plenty of space and peace for cycling and walking tours. Or for the children a day at the Drouwenerzand or Wildlands amusement park.

But there are also plenty of guests who hardly want to leave. Not surprising with all there is to do in and around the house! All this exclusively for your group, plenty of space but still cozy together. The perfect location for your family gathering or a multi-family holiday. The luxury of a hotel, but for your own group!