Hoeve de Mertel

9.8 10 reviews
Pitches and play area (added by manager 26 Sep 2016)

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  • Spacious working farm site with kittens, lambs, pigs and other animals
  • Efteling theme park, Tilburg and safari park all within a short drive
  • Big barn games room with viewing window into stables, plus gift shop
Wow, wow and, well, wow: what an utterly spectacular farm site this is. Settled among the green and scenic countryside of Brabant, the vibe of this working farm site is peaceful and friendly, with plenty of leafy land on site as well as loads to get you out and about in the local area. Run expertly by the hospitable Van Rijswijk family, Hoeve De Mertel has modern facilities for comfy days: pack the kids off to the playground before you make for the shaded terrace; have a wander around the farm’s outbuildings, or play a spot of pétanque. There’s space too for energetic littlies who’ll love exploring trails around the farm, checking out the animals, playing with the resident kittens and helping out with the lambs at feeding time. Should a rainy afternoon occur, head indoors to the big barn's huge recreation room for board games and books. A gift shop selling all things sheep- and wool-related and more besides is on site, so souvenirs are sorted... plus you’re within easy reach of the textile hub of Tilburg city. The fantasy-themed amusements of Efteling theme park and the nature tours at the safari park in Hilvarenbeek are both less than 20 minutes’ drive away, and gentle strolls, brisk hikes and mountain bike rides among the green surroundings of the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park are a nearby driveable option for more outdoorsy days.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
RV sites 5
Camper sites 10
Open all year

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Pétanque

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Waterslide

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Hoeve de Mertel

Biezenmortelsestraat 8

Biezenmortel

North Brabant

The Netherlands

5074 PD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.62555°N
5.17048°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

For countryside days, make for the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park: it’s a mere 15 minutes’ drive away and there’s lots outdoors to do. Rent a mountain bike to traverse the park’s challenging 26-kilometre route, or get in the saddle and explore on horseback – for both you’ll need a license beforehand, which you can order easily online. Otherwise, take to the trails that lead through sandy pine forests and heathland. Should you fancy something city-based, head into nearby Tilburg; its textile heritage has it known nationally as the Netherlands’s ‘wool city’, and its textile museum – in a building that once housed the operation of one of the area’s biggest employers – showcases this with displays of textile machines ancient, old and new. Afterwards, have an amble around and squeeze in a visit to the city’s museum of contemporary art. If you’re travelling with kids, then take them to the fantasy-themed rides and attractions of Efteling theme park in Kaatsheuvel, a short drive away. Based on ancient myths and legends, fairytales and folklore, the rides and attractions here comprise enchanted forests, watery log flumes, dark rides and highly captivating park shows for kids and grownups of all ages.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

360º groen, rustig en exelent voor fietsuitstappen.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Eugy V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: 360 º Groen - Stilte en vele fietsmogelijkheiden in de omgeving. Een plek om tot rust te komen. Erg gastvrije hoeve met aanbod van streekproducten. Schoon en verzorgd tot in detail van het sanitair, extra gezelligheid door inrichting, bibliotheek, speeltuig voor de kleinsten

Disliked: Niets te mekkeren.

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Wonderful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Joe S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Clean, nice staff, location

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From the manager: Thank you! Nice photo! Hope to see you again

Friendly peaple…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Friendly peaple

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Sehr schöner Campingplatz mit guten Sanitäranlagen

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Kai W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Sehr schöner Campingplatz mit guten Sanitäranlagen

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Excellent site in all respects.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: A lovely site with a very welcoming and helpful owner. It is quiet, pitches are well spaced apart, the facilities are very clean and it has an attractive setting among fields. There are excellent opportunities for cycling locally and plenty of places to eat out within driving or cycling distance. We only stayed one night in order to get in a couple of days' cycling before returning home but will almost certainly return for a longer stay.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Space and peaceful nature of Site…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Andrew H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Space and peaceful nature of Site

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely well tended site, in a beautiful quiet location. Nice showers…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kevin F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Lovely well tended site, in a beautiful quiet location. Nice showers and a very friendly host. Nearest supermarket a 15 minute cycle ride. We would definitely come again

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Peaceful site with very clean facilities and friendly host.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Marie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Tranquility, animals, friendly host, close to Efterling

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Clean , quiet peaceful place , the lady running the place is…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Nicola J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Clean , quiet peaceful place , the lady running the place is lovely nothing negative to say , charming place will definitely return

Disliked: I can’t think of anything I didn’t like

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Cisza spokój mogłabym tu zamieszkać na stałe Pani która to prowadzi również…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Cisza spokój mogłabym tu zamieszkać na stałe Pani która to prowadzi również jest przesympatyczna osoba

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  • Does Hoeve de Mertel have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hoeve de Mertel dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hoeve de Mertel? For countryside days, make for the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park: it’s a mere 15 minutes’ drive away and there’s lots outdoors to do. Rent a mountain bike to traverse the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hoeve de Mertel?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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