Spothut De Joffers is a uniquely designed holiday home that blends harmoniously into nature. The building literally blends into the surroundings. It stands on stilts and the wooden facade houses nesting places for four different bird species, so that the house also serves as a bird sanctuary.
Construction was completed in May 2023. Owner Carole rents out the house herself. Originally raised in the Arnhem region, she has lived in Amsterdam for 25 years. This beautiful house is her retreat from hectic city life. The interior of the house is luxurious, minimalist and modern. Beds, bed linen and towels are of very high quality and every element in the house is handmade by local carpenters. The house has both an indoor and outdoor kitchen. Cozy evenings with home-cooked food are guaranteed.
Buitenplaats Koningsweg, where the holiday home is located, is a cultural refuge with history. During the Second World War, the Germans were stationed here and there is still a bunker nearby that can be visited. After the war, the place served as a training ground for Dutch soldiers.
A walk through the adjacent forest leads directly to the holiday home. There are nine different houses in the area, called Follies. Their design is all about "camouflage and integration into nature".
Rooms + Rates
| Ganzes Haus | from210 € |
Sustainable
ArchitectureThe design of the house was developed under the guiding principle of "nature inclusion". The house is built entirely of wood, only the foundation is made of concrete. Four nesting places for small birds, bees, butterflies and bats were integrated into the facade to promote local wildlife. The house also does not have any external lighting so as not to disturb the animals in the area. Only wood from the Netherlands was used for the construction to support the local economy and ensure sustainable construction.
Host Carole is a member of Natuurmonumenten/Park De Hoge Veluwe and supports it financially every year.
EnvironmentOnly environmentally friendly cleaning products are used for cleaning. In addition, the host is active in the field of food transformation in the Netherlands, where she runs an urban permaculture to promote local food.
Characteristics
- Unique wooden stilt house in the Dutch forest Kemperheide
- Located in the middle of the Veluwe, north of Arnhem
- Many windows offer a great view
- Perfect for bird watching, there is a variety of plant and animal species
- The facade cladding deliberately contains spaces, gaps, cracks and cavities for birds and insects
- Light-flooded and minimalist-luxurious furnishings
- Great location for long walks and bike rides as well as time in nature
Features
- Holiday home for up to 4 people (2 adults + 2 kids)
- Bedroom + additional sofa bed in the living area
- 1 bathroom
- Sheets, Towels and cleaning at extra charge (110,- Euro)
- Indoor and outdoor kitchen (with pizza oven)
- Covered terrace as a "summer living room"
- Bicycle rental can be organized
Rooms + Rates
| Ganzes Haus | from210 € |
Location + Directions
By car
From Amsterdam it takes a good hour to drive to Spothut de Joffers (95 km). From Düsseldorf it takes about 2 hours (136 km), from Münster it takes just under 2 hours (143 km), from Cologne it takes just under 2.5 hours (175 km) and from Hanover it takes around 3.5 hours (309 km). The exact address can be found on the website.
By public transport
The nearest train station is in Arnhem. From there there is a bus connection to the house. The bus stop (Schaarsbergen, Koningsweg) is about 700 meters from the house.
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