Villa ten Hoeve

Environment/surroundings :
This atmospheric thatched house is located in 'Waterdorp het Schildmeer', a mini park situated next to a quiet road amidst the green heart of Groningen, in extended grounds and gorgeous nature areas.
The house is located on the Schild lake, on a plot of ca. 300 m2 and has its own mooring for two ships (depth approx. 1.50m), with swimming steps and garden shower.
From your holiday home you will have access to the open waters to Appingedam, Groningen and the Wadden. You can also use a Canadian canoe (for a small fee). You can hire a boat in the adjacent yachting harbour.
The apartment is atmospheric, very comfortable and ultimately suitable for water sports fans, or those looking for tranquillity. You will reach gorgeous nature areas during cycling, walking or canoe trips.



Short introduction :
An atmospheric thatched cottage with sauna, garden, jetty at Schildermeer



House :
Ground floor: (Open plan kitchen(combi microwave, dishwasher), Living/diningroom(TV(satellite), DVD player, radio, CD player, gas stove), bathroom(shower, infra-red sauna(paid), washbasin), WC, storage room(tumble dryer, washing machine))

On 1st floor: (bedroom(Double bed, TV, DVD player), bedroom(2x Single bed, TV, DVD player), WC(washbasin))

jetty(shower(outside)), 2x terrace(heated), garden, garden furniture, BBQ, 2x parking, 2x bicycle(s) available(paid, on request)



Environment/surroundings :
What can you experience in Groningen?
Water sports like: sailing, canoeing, fishing, swimming, surfing, water skiing, touring with a motorboat.
You can also leave the Schildmeer (300ha) by boat and sail (thru Delfzijl) to the Wadden Sea.
The Schildmeer is surrounded by nature. There is a variety of birds to watch.
Because the house is facing west, you can enjoy splendid sunsets!
Groningen has many foot- or bike-paths: along quiet roads and thru quiet nature. Travelling by bike, you can also experience the pretty little villages and enjoy the sometimes very old churches.
Along the route you will see many beautiful open gardens.
At the lake, near the house, is a pleasant sandy beach that is safe for children.
A golf course is nearby. Horseback riding is also one of the options. Also you can take a walk along (or even around) the lake ( 2,5 hrs) or thru the Damsterbos.
In Villa ten Hoeve you will find 2 large volumes, containing many tourist tips, car rides along beautiful sights in Groningen and also addresses of restaurants and museums.
If you want to travel a little bit further away, you can go to the Bourtange fortified town, the Seal Centre Pieterburen, the Sea aquarium or in Delfzijl or a day trip to the beautiful German island ‘Borkum’.
A 20 minutes drive brings you to the capital city of Groningen: "Student City" and "the Cultural Capital of the North '. There you will find in only 1 square kilometer around the Great
Market: Saturday: market, terraces, beautiful shops, many restaurants, parking garages,
art galleries and beautiful Groninger Museum; an architectural masterpiece!


Close to the holidayhome there is a new restaurant. It is open the all day for coffee, lunch and diner. The restaurant is called 'Podium Cafe Peter en leni'. They have live-music every friday evening.



Remarks :
For reasons of tranquillity, this holiday home will not be rented to groups of youngsters