Idyllic coastal towns, wide sandy beaches, charming little towns, colorful tulip fields, historic windmills, one of the best cycle networks in the world with over 35,000 kilometers of routes – and of course a camping infrastructure that is hard to beat: Welcome to the beautiful Netherlands! From mini campsites to large-scale holiday parks, you will find a wide selection of different campsites to suit every taste, with spacious pitches and versatile rental accommodation.
If you decide to spend your vacation in one of these accommodations, you will benefit from the numerous advantages: You don’t need your (own) camper van, you can travel comfortably by car, plane or train and choose the right mobile home depending on the desired facilities and number of people. If you are traveling by car and are visiting the Nierdlanden for the first time, take a look at the most important traffic rules that you should be aware of.
From classic bungalows to luxury glamping tents – in these fully equipped accommodations you don’t have to do without anything and are still close to nature and camper life. Would you like to spend your next vacation in the Netherlands like this? Together with our partner PiNCAMP, we have put together the best rental accommodation in our neighboring country for you.
About PiNCAMP: PiNCAMP is the ADAC’s large campsite and booking portal. More than 14,500 fantastic campsites throughout Europe are listed here, including more than 620 where you can also find rental accommodation in Holland. Many of them can be booked easily and with just a few clicks. Based on the ADAC classification and over 66,600 helpful guest reviews, you’re sure to find a wonderful spot for you and your family!
The most beautiful rental accommodation in the Netherlands from the sea to the Veluwe nature reserve
Below we present a selection of popular rental accommodation in various provinces of the Netherlands – in order of proximity to the German-Dutch border to the North Sea coast of Zeeland.
Province of Overijssel
The impressive landscape of lakes, polders, forests and rivers in the province of Overijssel is home to numerous campsites where you can relax and enjoy your vacation. Excursion destinations include historic Hanseatic towns, the “Venice of the North” Giethoorn, the Ijsselmeer lake and the hills of the Veluwe in the west.
Papillon Country Resort
This family-friendly campsite in Twente is located directly on a bathing lake and fishing pond and offers the best infrastructure for campers, more than 230 pitches and more than 130 rental accommodations. The operators also focus on sustainability, for example the water from the pool is reused for flushing the toilets. Dogs are welcome, but are not allowed in every rental accommodation.
You have the choice between various cottages, bungalows and glamping accommodation, for example the Coco Suite tent with a double bed and two single beds, a fully equipped kitchenette and a cozy terrace. In the Panoramasnip bungalow, on the other hand, you are surrounded by fairytale trees, birdsong and deer in the middle of nature and can accommodate up to six people. The Cottage Prestige is ideal for a vacation with friends as it has two bathrooms and two bedrooms as well as a bunk bed for a child. In this article you will find a selection of campsites with private sanitary facilities in Germany and the Netherlands.
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Papillon Country Resort
Kanaalweg 30
7591 NH Denekamp
Overijssel
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Vakantiepark Beerze Bulten
The 5-star Beerze Bulten vacation park in the Vechtdal (Vecht Valley) is just a few kilometers from the German border. The ADAC Superplatz is car-free, so that children can move around carefree. The campsite has everything from an indoor games paradise and bowling alley to an indoor and outdoor pool, theater and various restaurants, and there is an extensive network of hiking and cycling trails in the immediate vicinity.
You can book classic rental accommodation as well as very special cottages here for a relaxing vacation. For example, the sustainable lodge for up to four people, the Wikkelhouse, is worth an overnight stay. It is made from recycled material and is available in three different sizes. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, WC and washbasin. The Trek-Ins are also interesting with their unique design, natural look and particularly large windows – suitable for glamping enthusiasts who don’t want to miss out on a little extra luxury.
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Vakantiepark Beerze Bulten
Kampweg 1
7736 PK Beerze
Overijssel
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Vakantiepark Mölke
The vacation park for true connoisseurs right by the river De Regge: here, in the middle of De Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park, the clocks literally turn a little slower, the priorities here are: relax and enjoy. Numerous rental accommodations offer suitable locations for this. The tree house, for example, is fully furnished and offers every comfort for relaxing days. The glass hut with wood-fired whirlpool also creates a slow living experience: it is luxuriously furnished and fully equipped with three bedrooms. Then there is the pop-up glamping area with cozy tents and a view of the Regge and the beautiful Twente landscape.
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Vakantiepark Mölke
Molendijk 107
7466 PD Zuna
Overijssel
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Camping De Pallegarste
This campsite is located near the town of Mariënberg, not far from the river Vechte, in the middle of the province of Overijssel. The area in and around the Vechtdal is ideal for cycling and hiking. On the campsite itself you will find a wide range of leisure activities from swimming, soccer, volleyball and table tennis to an indoor playground and petting zoo. The dog-friendly nature of this site makes it stand out in particular, for example thanks to the fenced-in exercise area on the pitch where the four-legged friends can let off steam and a convenient dog shower. Also take a look at the article“13 top dog-friendly campsites in the Netherlands“.
Here you can choose the right home for your next vacation from numerous different rental accommodations: Chalets and mobile homes for up to seven people, glamping safari tents, safari beach lodges and luxury chalets for up to six people with three bedrooms.
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Camping De Pallegarste
Pallegarsteweg 4
7692 PC Mariënberg
Overijssel
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Province of Gelderland
The largest region in the Netherlands attracts visitors with its historic cities, the Veluwe nature reserve, country estates and castles in the Achterhoek and culinary highlights made from fresh, local produce and fine wines.
Vakantiepark De Twee Bruggen
“De Twee Bruggen” in the province of Gelderland, close to the border with Germany near Münster, is a child-friendly family campsite in a rural setting where four-legged friends are also welcome . You will find everything you need for an active vacation here, from a swimming area to sports activities and a variety of dining options.
If you decide to rent accommodation, you can choose from almost 240 different categories, including chalets and safari tent lodges. The safari tents are located on a quiet meadow by a stream with a view of the surrounding fields. They are fully and comfortably furnished for up to six people with a spacious seating and dining area, kitchen, luxurious beds, bathroom with shower, wood-burning stove and a wooden terrace – for that real glamping feeling.
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De Twee Bruggen
Meenkmolenweg 11
7109 AH Winterswijk Miste
Overijssel
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Recreatiepark De Boshoek
In the middle of the Veluwe, the largest contiguous forest area in the Netherlands, lies this 5-star vacation park in the province of Gelderland to the east of the city of Amersfoort. Lush heathland and magnificent mixed pine forests surround the almost 45-hectare site – ideal for an active vacation. Swimming pool, sports fields, restaurants, supermarket etc. are of course available.
The almost 130 rental accommodations at De Boshoek Holiday Park are available in all categories, sizes and variants, so that even very large groups of people can find a place to spend their vacation together. Whether it’s the large Veluwe lodge with sauna for six people, the modern hotel chalet for two or the luxurious spa bungalow with sauna and jacuzzi for up to 14 people – you’re sure to find something to suit your taste at De Boshoek.
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Recreatiepark De Boshoek
Harremaatweg 34
3781 NJ Voorthuizen
Gelderland
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Vakantiepark Eiland van Maurik
A leisure and camping paradise for single travelers, couples and families with children, and especially for water sports enthusiasts: in the heart of the Betuwe, known for its fruit and vegetable cultivation, this site is located on its own marina and sandy beach, and is a perfect place for active vacations (not only) on the water. Here you will find a beach volleyball court, a boat slip, jetty with moorings, boat hire, bike and e-bike hire, pony riding, archery and tennis facilities as well as a swimming pool.
From a country lodge for two to a spacious beach chalet: you will find rental accommodation for different requirements and numbers of people here. The stylish beach houses are located in the first row on the headland, directly on the lake. Would you prefer to live in the middle of the park and have short distances to the facilities? Then the Eilandlodges for up to four adults plus children or the Rivierlodges with their spacious terrace are a good choice.
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Vakantiepark Eiland van Maurik
Eiland van Maurik 7
4021 GG Maurik
Gelderland
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Province of Limburg
Limburg is the southernmost of the Dutch provinces and, unlike the other parts of the country, is actually somewhat hilly. The Vaalserberg, for example, is the highest elevation in the Netherlands at 322 meters. Culinary delights in excellent restaurants and wineries also await visitors.
Camping De Leistert
A family campsite of a special size: in the southeast of the province of Limburg, this vacation park is located on 100 hectares of land with a capacity of more than 7,000 guests and offers numerous mobile homes, glamping tents, spacious vacation homes and pitches for tents, vans, caravans and motorhomes. The extensive grounds have their own rowing and swimming lake and two fishing ponds. Guests with dogs may occupy their own pitch area.
The Leistert Lodges are the most luxurious chalets in the Recreatiepark: the lodge for six people has three spacious bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet and shower, a kitchen and a spacious veranda – including unlimited access to all facilities and participation in (almost) all of the recreation team’s activities.
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Camping de Leistert
Heldensedijk 5
6088 NT Roggel
Limburg
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Vakantiepark Leukermeer
The Leukermeer to the north of the town of Well near the German-Dutch border is the ideal place for a relaxing vacation with sporting activities. The 5-star Vakantiepark right on the water is located on a flat meadow area with bushes and trees on a 400-meter-long sandy beach and the marina. (Water) sports activities are possible right on the doorstep, as are hiking and cycling tours in the Maasduinen National Park and day trips to the nearby cities of Nijmegen, Venlo, Eindhoven or ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Dogs are welcome.
For comfortable living during your vacation, the campsite offers numerous and very different rental accommodations, including houseboats. These are suitable for four people, luxuriously furnished and the spectacular view over the Leukermeer and the surrounding area from the roof terrace is priceless. The beach lodges on the beach or at the harbor have a large sliding door to the covered terrace, so you can enjoy the view from outside in (almost) any weather.
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Vakantiepark Leukermeer
De Kamp 5
5855 EG Well
Limburg
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Vakantiepark BreeBronne
Close to the Dutch city of Venlo, this child- and dog-friendly campsite is surrounded by nature and close to numerous attractions, such as the Klimbos Venlo climbing park and the Toverland amusement park. The vacation park itself regularly hosts a bird of prey flight show . We have put together 4 fantastic nature campsites for the whole family in the Netherlands in this article.
The glamping tents can be booked here with a plus in community. The tents themselves only offer sleeping space in the form of a comfortable double bed and two single beds. However, the cooking facilities are located in the middle of the tents for communal use, equipped with dishes, pots, pans, etc. This makes a vacation in this accommodation particularly suitable for socializing, for example for single parents with children. You have a fridge in the tent for your own use, the sanitary facilities, the main building and a playground are close to the glamping tents.
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Vakantiepark Leukermeer
Lange Heide 9
5993 PB Maasbree
Limburg
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Province of Flevoland
When you visit the province of Flevoland, you are actually walking on the bottom of the IJsselmeer, as the region was created by reclaiming land from the IJsselmeer using polders. The flair of the Netherlands can be felt in every nook and cranny: cute villages criss-crossed by canals, vast expanses and pure nature, and all of this a good four meters below sea level.
RCN Camping Zeewolde
Picturesquely situated on the banks of the Wolderwijd, this campsite is Flevoland “at its best”. A private marina, a private sandy beach, water park, indoor swimming pool, mountain bike track, boat hire, surfing and sailing school – and all this in the middle of an idyllic landscape.
Almost 120 rental accommodations are available here for a relaxing (active) vacation: chalets in different categories, vacation apartments and safari tents, depending on your personal taste. The tents are equipped with a kitchen, a large dining table and a lounge, two bedrooms and a covered terrace. You use the bathroom and toilet in the sanitary facilities on the pitch.
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RCN Camping Zeewolde
Dasselaarweg 1
3896 LT Zeewolde
Flevoland
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Province of South Holland
Tulip fields, windmills, big cities, seaside resorts and the Zuid-Holland islands: Welcome to South Holland! This region between the sea and the two cities of The Hague and Rotterdam offers everything for a varied vacation for every taste.
Camping Delftse Hout
This campsite is located between The Hague and Rotterdam in green surroundings on the outskirts of the university city of Delft. This site is comparatively small, naturally offers a comprehensive infrastructure, is family and dog-friendly, but is also ideal for single travelers and couples who want to explore the country by camper or spend their vacation in rental accommodation.
Would you like to spend your vacation in a wooden igloo? You can fulfill this wish at the Delftse Hout campsite. The large igloos are equipped for up to six people, fully insulated and divided into a living room with open kitchen, two bedrooms, a sleeping loft and WC, in front of which you have your own lawn with garden furniture for your private use.
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Camping Delftse Hout
Korftlaan 5
2616 LJ Delft
South Holland
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Province of Zeeland
Sun, beach and sea: the province of Zeeland is the Caribbean of the Netherlands and impresses with white, wide sandy beaches, lively seaside resorts, vast inland landscapes and the most hours of sunshine in the summer months.
Ardoer Camping Zonneweelde
In the western part of Zeeland, close to the Belgian border, this family-friendly campsite is a paradise for families with children, who can look forward to numerous activities and entertainment: children’s playground, paddling pool and pool, entertainment, riding stables nearby. The beach on the North Sea coast is about one kilometer away. Four-legged friends are also welcome on the site.
The options for rental accommodation are as varied as the offers on the site: cabins, chalets, lodges, lofts and beach huts in the very first row. The beach lofts promise a beach feeling right on the campsite, with modern furnishings and a beautiful veranda. The Beach-Loft Wellness even has an outdoor sauna.
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Ardoer Camping Zonneweelde
Baanstpoldersedijk 1
4504 PS Nieuwvliet
Zeeland
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