The Spotted Woodpecker

We would like to welcome you to our holiday home at country estate Bos en Enk. Our refuge in the Achterhoek. A house that feels like a home. Wake up to the smell of fresh homemade bread. Breakfast in the morning on the intimate patio near the kitchen. Drink your coffee on the spacious terrace on the ground floor or, if it's a bit chilly, on the sofa in the living room. A place where you have a beautiful view of the garden where the squirrels hide their supply or come to pick it up. And where there is a coming and going of many songbirds; bullfinches, flycatchers, nuthatches etc. 

Through the entrance on the ground floor you first enter the living room. In addition, there is a small 3rd^{bedroom and} a utility room with washing machine on this floor. The large kitchen is located in the basement. The kitchen is fully equipped. You can enjoy cooking here. On the 1st^{floor there} are two bedrooms; 1 with a single bed and work area and a room with a double bed. On the top floor (^2nd) there are no less than two bathrooms. One with shower and toilet and one with shower and bath. In addition to the central heating, there are two gas fireplaces (living room and kitchen). At the parking lot you will find a shed with two bicycles that you can use. The garden is 1200m2 in size. Both terraces are equipped with a folding-arm awning. Furthermore, in summer it is good to relax in the hammock or at the table under the walnut tree on the large lawn.

The area invites you to take beautiful walks, such as on the Boelekeerlspad, and bike rides. You can also have a good time here with an MTB. The trail starts directly behind the cottage park. There are also many nature reserves in the area, such as 't Zand, Slangenburg and the Kruisberg near Doetinchem. A little further away you will find the vast forests of 's Heerenberg or if you go the other way, into the hills, to the area around the Lochemse Berg.  There is also plenty to do in terms of culture. In Ruurlo you will find the museum MORE for magical realism in the castle, in Doesburg you can visit museum Lalique (in addition to enjoying a cup of mustard soup, of course) and in Zutphen you will find museum Henriette Polak.We regularly visit our house in the Achterhoek and therefore also make sure that the house stays clean. Furthermore, we are still researching the area and like to discover new trips. We have children of our own, so we have certainly been looking for fun outings for them. Here are a few of our tips;

• The climbing forest and the Zevensprong cycle route near Ruurlo
• At Laag Keppel you can rent a motorboat in a small harbor to sail down the Oude IJssel. Wonderful cooling on hot days
• Supping on the Oude IJssel or a boat trip with the Ijsselganger is also possible
• A walk with a donkey or an Alpaca! At Zelhem or Almen.
• Canoeing on the Berkel near Borculo or take a trip with the Berkelzomp
• Wild snapping at Winterwijk (with buggies)
• Organic farm Ruimzicht, just a short walk.
• In addition, there are plenty of playgrounds, outdoor swimming pools, recreational lakes and a small zoo nearby.

In the cottage we have walking and cycling maps of the area and plenty of other tourist tips. Feel free to ask us for further information!

You can do your shopping in Zelhem where you can go to 3 supermarkets. There are also a few nice boutiques and nice terraces here. There is a market on Friday afternoon. 

All the ingredients for a carefree and relaxing holiday in the beautiful hinterland of the Netherlands.