The owners were very gracious and helpful, including helping us make arrangements with Dutch speakers at places we wanted to visit. The house was in good condition and the amenities were as advertised, and in some respects better than advertised. The location is good and provides convenient access to much of the east and northeast Netherlands. The neighborhood was quiet and the surroundings were pleasant.
Verblijfsdatum: 15-08-2005 / 19-08-2005 Wij hebben ons hier tijdens zonnige augustusdagen heerlijk vermaakt. Het huis is heel smaakvol ingericht en comfortabel. Het is uitstekend geschikt voor een grotere groep, ook als het weer tegenvalt. Door de aparte eetkeuken en extra's (zoals spellen en wat speelgoed, boeken, een CD verzameling, een CD-speler/radio in de eetkeuken, een DVD speler, en een grote tv) kan ieder een plaatsje en bezigheid vinden. Onze kinderen speelden verstoppertje, in huis, zonder overlast te geven. De tuin vangt alleen 's morgens zon. Het huis ligt midden in Diever. Gezellig en handig voor de boodschappen. In de omgeving is van alles te zien. Er zijn prachtige wandelingen waaraan je vanuit het huis kunt beginnen. Informatie hierover vonden wij op het presenteerblaadje in de huiskamer. Al met al een aanrader.
Verblijfsdatum: 30-09-2005 / 02-10-2005 Onze reactie is wellicht aan de late kant maar dat zegt niet over onze ervaring. Het huis is erg gezellig en voorzien van alle facaliteiten. Daarnaast is de opzet erg ruim en de ligging perfect. We hadden voor aankomst niet verwacht dat we dit in deze perfecte staat aan zouden treffen!!! Bedankt voor een erg geslaagd weekend!
Verblijfsdatum: 10-02-2006 / 12-02-2006 Een riant huis van alle gemakken voorzien op een perfecte locatie. Het huisje biedt vele extra's zoals afwasmachine, kleine oven e.d.. Het ligt middenin Diever, 50m vanaf de supermarkt. Het dorpje is niet groot, maar wel heel gezellig. Je hebt wandelroutes van diverse afstanden die beginnen vanuit het dorp (Bosweg) en uitgezet zijn in het Nationaal Park Drents Friesewold. Een park met een afwisselend landschap van vennen, bos, heide, stuifzand en gave es (of je dit ziet, is afhankelijk van de wandeling die je kiest!). De routes zijn aangegeven met markeringen. Met onze hunebedwandeling zijn we fout gelopen, waarschijnlijk hebben we niet goed opgelet. We zijn ook een middag naar Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork geweest (een half uur rijden met de auto vanaf Diever). Ook al ben ik er een keer geweest, het blijft indrukwekkend. We wilden ook graag naar het gevangenismuseum in Veenhuizen dat ook een half uur rijden is vanaf Diever. Gezien de tijd die we hadden is het hier niet van gekomen. Al bij al was het een erg geslaagd weekend in een ideeal huis op een perfecte locatie!
Comment: heeel mooi en leuk huisje...leuke dingen te doen..lekker wandelen....groeten uit 't zonnige nijmegen..
Review submitted by Matt from Australia
(Submitted: 02/08/2006)
For a quiet and peceful break, we found this place to be perfect. A beautiful cottage in a beautiful village.As Holland is so small, and we had a car, travelling to places was easy from Diever aswell as being a great place to get away and chill out from everything.Restaurants and shopping all within walking distance and the cottage had everything that you would need.Our hosts made sure we had food in the cottage on arrival and showed us around the village when we arrived so we new where everything was.They were also available at any time to answer any questions or give advice.On our trip around Europe we found this place of a weeks accommodation the best value.
Review submitted by Don from swansea south wales
(Submitted: 28/08/2006)
What a great place! The area is magnificent loads to do and see. Bike hire is cheap and simple - aided by the fact that nearly everyone speaks English which is a bonus when negotiating rentals. the house itself was better than we imagined - 3 adults and 3 very active young children and we still weren't tripping over each other. David and Monique were a godsend (so was the route planner) nothing was too much trouble. Pity they couldn't sort out the weather as easily as they found the information we needed. Overall an excellent holiday and one I would not hesitate to recommend to any one.
Verblijfsdatum: 08-09-2006 / 11-09-2006 Wij hebben een heerlijk weekend gehad in deze leuke vakantiewoning. De woning is ruim, schoon en heeft heerlijke bedden. Het dorp is klein en erg gezellig. Vanuit de woning kun je mooie wandelingen en fietstochten maken. Een bezoekje aan Giethoorn en daar een boot huren vinden wij een aanrader.
Review submitted by Alan from Milton Keynes, UK
(Submitted: 17/09/2006)
I would highly recommend this property, the accommodation was spacious, comfortable and very clean. Gnd floor bedroom ideal for elderly as shower and WC easily accessible. Steep stairs to first floor with stair gate provided, all bedrooms comfortable and airy. Well-equipped kitchen. The owner has provided books and games in case of bad weather. Welcome pack on our arrival was a very nice touch. Situated in the centre of a busy village, close to local shops, restaurants and well stocked supermarket nearby. Diever is ideal for horse riding and cycling with many cycle paths close by, cycle hire is easily available. Lots to do in and around the area with a good bus service. We found the Dutch people were very friendly and helpful and we never found communicating a problem. The owner, David and family were extremely hospitable and nothing was too much trouble. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in “Under the Oaks” and in Diever.
Verblijfsdatum: 2007-03-16 / 2007-03-19 Het verblijf van een lang weekend in "onder de Eiken" is onze familie (8 personen) goed bevallen. Vriendelijke eigenaar, lekker ruim huis, keurig schoon en van alle gemakken voorzien en allemaal goede bedden. Maar verder is dit huis een aanrader! Familie Dijkstra, maart 2007
Review submitted by Hank from Canada
(Submitted: 05/04/2007)
"Excellent facilities. Excellent hosts. We enjoyed ourselves in this well-furnished home despite unpleasant weather. We would highly recommend this to others. Gift welcome pack was a nice touch too. Thanks!"
Verblijfsdatum: 2007-04-06 / 2007-04-09 Met onze kinderen en kleinkinderen (7 volwassenen en twee kinderen) hebben we een heerlijk paasweekend gehad in Diever. Het huis is heel ruim (grote lichte slaapkamers) en comfortabel en midden in het dorp gelegen. Mogelijkheden te over om er op uit te gaan en als dan het weer ook nog meewerkt, blijft er niets te wensen over. Fam. Groot.
Review submitted by Alan from Milton Keynes
(Submitted: 24/08/2007)
"Our second year at "Under the Oaks" and again highly recommended. Both David and Monique made us welcome from the start with the welcome pack and friendly greeting. The accommodation and area are excellent for a break in very friendly Netherlands."
Review submitted by BRIDGET, MIKE, ANNA, SUSAN, AIDAN, FRANK & ROSE from UK
(Submitted: 08/10/2007)
"A very low carbon footprint holiday! Beautiful countryside, just a cycle ride in every direction. Thank you for all your suggestions. We have been to some very different places, and only wish we had time to visit them all. Thank you for a warm welcome and a relaxing stay. Susan, Aidan, Frank & Rose. Wonderful holiday home and a great welcome. Thank you very much - we will recommend it to friends in England! Best wishes, Bridget, Mike & Anna Broadhurst"
Review submitted by Carol from Chico, California, USA
(Submitted: 09/04/2008)
"This is a charming farmhouse, but conveniently located in a very walkable village. Everything was both functional and comfortable. Probably the best feature is the gracious helpfulness of the owners who live nearby. We arrived late in the evening and they had thoughtfully stocked the kitchen with the basics for breakfast--a marvelous surprise and well beyond our expectations. Throughout the stay they were very wiling to provide local knowledge and tips for things to do. We would definitely stay there again!"
Review submitted by ruth from 15 calverley garth bramley leeds
(Submitted: 14/05/2008)
"The owner David and his family was very welcoming, he had lots of info on things to do and see in the local area. The welcome pack was very useful and the house was more than adequately stocked for four adults and two babies. It was a great first family holiday and we hope to return in the future We really enjoyed our first holiday in Holland"
Review submitted by George from Chatham, Ontario Canada
(Submitted: 18/06/2008)
"We were more than pleased with the spacious, clean, welcoming feeling that we expereinced from start to finsh. David and Monique were most helpful, accomodating and informative in regards to any questions that we had. The arrival package was most apprecative. We already have recommended to our friends this lovely renatal property and are planning on returning ourselves in the near future. What a wonderful way to experince the Dutch way of life, culture and hospitality"
Review submitted by Gary & Sylvia from Virginia, USA
(Submitted: 08/08/2008)
"Sylia & I cant thank you enough for making our family holiday a very special time for all of us. After to having postpone our vacation a year due to the accident we had & your help in getting it rescheduled, it was as if we had known you both for a few years. For all your help to us & our children is just hard to say thanks, from all of us. The farm house, location in Drenthe, was perfect for all the biking we wanted to do. Your house was very comfortable for all nine of us and your help with bike, train, restaurant and the local open-air Shakespeare theater reservations we greatly appreciated! This being our 5th trip to bike Holland, we have seen a lot of the country, but Drenthe will remain our favorite & we shall return. After a month here we still hate to leave. Under the Oaks we will recommend to all interested in really seeing rural Holland. From all of the Rast family who so much enjoyed our stay, we say thanks for making it so through your hospitality. With our best regards, Gary & Sylvia Rast, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA"
Review submitted by Paul, Trish and family from Kinross, Scotland, UK
(Submitted: 11/08/2008)
"Id just like to say on behalf of my family how much we all enjoyed our break in Diever. The weather definitely helped of course, but the accomodation was superb and you both make fantastic hosts."
Review submitted by Julie from Portsmouth
(Submitted: 18/08/2008)
"The property was very good and David and Monique were very nice and very helpful. I would recomend this accomodation to anyone."
Review submitted by Gary from Williamsburg, Virginia
(Submitted: 22/08/2008)
"The accomidations were perfect for a family of nine. The location was ideal for biking Drenthe which is why we came to the Diever area. David and Monique couldnt have been better hosts, they helped us through our stay in so many ways to make sure we enjoyed our vacation instead of having to do household chores. They took care of us well beyond our expectations. I would not only recommend Under the Oaks to friends, but we hope to go back again in our future. Gary Rast"
Review submitted by ROBERT from MIDDLESBROUGH
(Submitted: 04/11/2008)
"Fantastic property in a fantastic location. We had a great time and would love to return."
Review submitted by Jeff and Marcelle from Kuranda
(Submitted: 25/04/2009)
"As international visitors it was pleasing to arrive to our home and find it fully prepared for our stay. The warm and friendly welcome we received and the welcome pack of food and goodies exceeded our expectations. This was followed up with handy advice on what this community had to offer us. We really loved the local shops, walking/cycling tracks and the genuine warmth of the local people. We look forward to returning again in the future. Jeff & Marcelle - Kuranda, Australia"
Review submitted by Wendy from Langley, BC, Canada
(Submitted: 13/07/2009)
"The spacious beautiful home far exceeded our expectations.. The complementary bottle of wine and breakfast goodies was so much appreciated. David was extremely helpful to us as we had many questions regarding the area. Diever is absolutely the perfect village, with nearby restaurants on cute cobble stoned roads..you really get a good taste of the culture that a large city could not touch."
Review submitted by Kylie, Duncan, Bronte, Aidan / Emmy & Colin from Olinda, VIC, Australia
(Submitted: 06/11/2009)
"We have had a fabulous stay in your beautiful cottage, thank you for your hospitality. Diever is perfect, juust as we imagined - very different from the hills in Australia where we come from. Thanks again, Kylie, Duncan, Bronte & Aidan, Olinda, Victoria, AUSTRALIA Thank you for an unforgettable holiday experience from both Emmy and I. I look forward to seeing you again. Emmy & Colin Jamieson, Belgrove South, Victoria, Australia"
Review submitted by Rob, Andrea, Jenny, Dave, Julie, Charlotte, Ben from Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees, Teesside, UK
(Submitted: 02/12/2009)
" Dear David & Monique, Thanks for everything. We have had a great time again just as we did last year. We had bikes for two days as we did a 30km bike ride. Thankyou again, Charlotte, Jenny, Andrea, Julie, Ben, Rob, Dave Thank you x"
Review Submitted: April 25, 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011
My family just finished a stay at Under the Oaks in Diver, NL, and had an absolutely wonderful time. There was nothing that we needed for our stay that wasn't provided for in the house. The accommodations completely exceeded our expectations! It was so spacious and well equiped! David and Monique are fantastic hosts who truly want their guests to get the best experience possible in the Diever area. The wealth of information that they can provide and assistance was fantastic! We can't wait to go back! A gorgeous house, in a beautiful setting with the grocery store a few doors down, the butcher and baker also just a short walk down the street, and a quick stroll to the ice cream parlour make the setting absolutely perfect! The location is also so central to many activities in the area! We can't wait to go back and visit again on our next trip to Holland. If you are considering staying at 'Under the Oaks', don't hesitate any longer! You can't go wrong with this place!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response:
Dear Sharon & Garth, we are so glad that you had such a wonderful vacation at 'Under the Oaks'. It is our pleasure to be of assistance to our guests before or during their vacation, and our priority to make sure that everyone has a pleasant & perfect stay at our holiday farmhouse.
Review Submitted:May 30, 2011Date of Stay: April 2011
This is by far the best vacation we've had in years, thanks to David and Monique. Everything went smoothly. A lot of room and conveniece for a very inexpensive cost . Everything was so close and convenient we had a great deal of free time. Acouple of kids even went to Paris for 2 days.. Thanks for everything , you've been a great help.. We will be Back. Marie, Jerry, Michelle, Jeff, Jennie, Pete, and Jacob
Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Hi Marie, Jerry, Michelle, Jeff, Jennie, Pete, and Jacob, Very happy to hear that you all enjoyed yourselves so much in Diever and that you managed to see so much of our local attractions in between visiting your relatives here (even using the farmhouse as a base when you travelled for a few days to France). We look forward to welcoming you again to 'Under the Oaks' in the future! Thank you all so much once again
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