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Relax at Kalmthoutse heide (near Antwerp)
Cozy, comfortable, recently renovated house with garden and all comforts for a short or long stay. Wi-Fi and digital TV are available. Within walking distance (10') of the Kalmthoutse Heide, the Beekeeping Museum and the Arboretum. Ideal location in terms of accessibility to Antwerp port companies. The train takes you to Antwerp in 20 minutes, to Mechelen in 45 minutes and to Brussels in 1 hour. Heide station is a 5-minute walk. Located on the F14 bike route from Antwerp or Essen or via the Kempen bike junction network.

Forest house in private Nature Reserve Groote Meer
Treat yourself with a quiet time in our beautiful forest house in our private estate part of the Nature Reserve "Kalmthoutse Heide". Perfect spot for nature lovers, and for chilling family time. Enjoy the fireplace in winter, and the private garden in summer. Go for long mindful walks and discover the unique biotope of the oldest and largest Dutch-Belgian cross-border Nature Reserve. No music nor parties allowed! Summer: Check in 5pm -Check out 12am Rest of Year: Check in 3pm -Check out 3pm

Romantic Loft: historic farmhouse - Sauna - Nature
Kom tot rust in de historische loft en geniet van de infraroodsauna. De loft bevindt zich op de 1e verdieping van de geklasseerde hoeve. De keuken is goed voorzien om te koken of geniet van een avond op restaurant. ‘s Gravenwezel, de Parel der Voorkempen, staat hoog aangeschreven door de Gault Millau. Er zijn vele top restaurants in de buurt. Herbron in de natuur en maak een flinke wandeling langs de Kasteelroute. Geniet van een zalige nachtrust in het comfortabele bed van 1,80m. Welkom!

Villa Grenszicht
Cozy apartment in the middle of the countryside – between Nispen (NL) & Essen (BE) Are you looking for a wonderful stay in nature, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking and relaxing? 📍 Located on a beautiful bike route between the cozy village of Nispen (with nice terraces) and the Belgian Essen, overlooking the vast polder. The bakery is just around the corner. Nearby: Kiekenhoeven Carriage Museum 10-minute drive to Rosada Outlet Roosendaal or Golf, go-karting, skydiving

The Logerie, Brecht-Overbroek
De Logerie is a B&B in the countryside in the small village of Overbroek, part of Brecht. Within cycling distance (3km) from Noorderkempen station, close to the entrance and exit of the E19, De Kalmthoutse Heide at 30min drive, many cycling junctions and plenty of space for numerous walks. There is an air fryer to bake sandwiches, equipped kitchen with induction stove. A 2-minute walk away there is a bakery and a grocery store, all close by. No stress here and the ultimate peace!

B zonder B, in the middle of the fortified town of Tholen
"B zonder B" is located in the center of the fortified town of Tholen. It has its own front door. The owner lives above the apartment. The apartment is divided into a living room (with kitchen and sofa bed) and a bedroom. The apartment is on the ground floor and has access to the garden. The garden is shared with the owner. There is parking space at the market and in the Bosstraat. The apartment is available for rent for a minimum of 2 nights and a maximum of one month.

Cozy and private studio, 4.5 km from centre
Nice room with your own bathroom with shower and toilet. There's no real kitchen but there is a fridge and combination microwave. You have your own entrance and behind the room is a large public grass field you can use as your garden. After a 3-minute walk, you'll reach a few shops and the bus stop, from there the bus takes you in 22 minutes to the central station. Bicycles are not available anymore. Parking in the neighborhood is free and there's enough space.

Bus&Bed Noordhoef, ultimate relaxation in nature
Update: incl. pod sauna! Come and relax in our very spacious bus on the farm. Enjoy the nature and possibilities within Woensdrecht. Go for a nice walk in the Kalmthoutse Heide or cycling by the water. The bus has the following amenities: - Fully equipped kitchen - Spacious double bed - Cozy sitting area - Storage space - Air conditioning & heating - Free coffee & tea Luxurious bathroom (including rain shower!) and toilet nearby. Breakfast is no longer offered.

BeWildert, cozy appartment with roof top terrace.
BeWildert, our cozy apartment on the attic. Livingroom with cable tv and wireless internet. Open kitchen with washing machine and combi oven. Bedroom 1 with double bed, bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bathroom with walk-in shower and washer/dryer. Separate toilet. There is a large terras with table and chairs so you can eat outside as well as a lounge set to enjoy a drink in sun... When it's too hot, you can cool down in the garden and use the swimming pond.

Relaxing in the woods with all comfort !
Are you eager to stay in nature and to discover the national park Kalmthoutse Heide ? Then you are here at the right spot ! You can walk directly into the park or start cycling from here to the nice landscapes of the Kempen, Zeeland, ... Also from here, you have even a direct connection ,by car or train, to the city of Antwerp (20 min.), Bruxelles (60min.), Brugge (90 min). A silent and relaxing natural environment where you can come totally at ease !

Het Voorhuis - spacious apartment in the middle of nature
The Voorhuis is the characterful farmhouse from 1906, furnished as a comfortable apartment for two people with its own access and cozy courtyard garden. This apartment features a spacious bedroom with a double bed, a cozy living and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, hob and Nespresso, a modern bathroom with shower and toilet. The estate borders Borderpark Kalmthoutse Heide, where you can enjoy hiking and biking.

Back to nature - uniquely located chalet
Recently renovated chalet - electricity and running water (based on pure groundwater) - no potable tap water - self drinking water provided (some unopened bottles of drinking water available) - wood stove or heating on electricity - no WiFi - a lot of nature - no direct neighbors - ideal for young families with small children - plenty of space on lawn and adjacent forest - cellar available - some (children)bikes available
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