Winterswijk
Get away from it all, find peace in nature
Characterful holiday homes in and around Winterswijk. Direct contact with your host.
We know exactly what is on
We live here ourselves and keep track of the Winterswijk agenda. Before and during your stay we tip you personally: which route is at its best this season, what can be spotted in nature right now, and which events are on during the days you are here.
See what is on right nowOur vacation homes
Every home has its own private sauna and your dog is welcome in five of the nine. The difference is the setting: our three homes on the Jonkersweg sit on a small-scale holiday park, close to the Hilgelo lake, while our homes on the Kattenberg sit right in the middle of the woods.
By the Hilgelo lake: Jonkersweg, Den Möllenhof
Three homes side by side on the Den Möllenhof holiday park in Winterswijk Meddo, a few minutes from the Hilgelo lake with its little beach and walking paths. All three sleep six and have their own sauna.
6By the lake 12Jonkersweg 55
Detached home with sauna and hot tub
Detached holiday home on Jonkersweg in Winterswijk Meddo, on the Den Möllenhof holiday park. Private sauna and hot tub, a bright living room with gas fireplace, garden with terrace and the Hilgelo lake close by.
6By the lake 6Jonkersweg 57
Villa Winterswijk 57, the house next door, with sauna and hot tub
Our second home on Jonkersweg, right next to number 55 on Den Möllenhof. A light living room with a roomy seating area, a dining table for six, private sauna and hot tub, a bathtub and separate shower, and a terrace facing the greenery.
6By the lake 7Jonkersweg 65
Detached home with sauna, gas fireplace and covered veranda
Our third home on Jonkersweg at Den Möllenhof, sleeping six and with its own sauna. A roomy living room with a gas fireplace in a black marble surround, a covered veranda with a lounge set and a garden terrace among the birches.
In the woods on the Kattenberg, close to the Korenburgerveen and Meddoseveen nature reserves
Our homes on the Kattenberg sit right in the forest: the greenery starts behind the garden and the walking, cycling and bridle paths start at the door. Here too, every home has its own sauna.
6In the woods 13Boswoning Kattenberg
Linked woodland home with a private sauna, 4 available
Linked holiday home for six in the middle of the woods on the Kattenberg. With a private sauna, a bathtub and a separate shower, a generous terrace and the forest right behind the garden. We have four of this type, two of them dog-friendly.
8In the woods 14 Wheelchair accessibleBoswoning Kattenberg XL
Wheelchair accessible, the only one in Winterswijk
The most spacious linked home on the Kattenberg, sleeping eight and with a private sauna. Fully wheelchair accessible: bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, shower chair and grab rails.
8In the woods 16Fins chalet Kattenberg
Detached wooden chalet for eight guests
Detached Finnish chalet with a tall glass gable, private sauna and woodland all around. Sleeps eight, two of them in a separate outbuilding.
Aemilius, our mini resort on Curaçao
Our second address: a fully walled, entirely private mini resort in the quiet village of Barber, with villa Fenya, apartment Yeva and a studio around a pool of their own. Wheelchair accessible, and the finest beaches on the island are a short drive away.
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The only wheelchair accessible holiday home in Winterswijk
Our linked 8-person home on the Kattenberg is fully wheelchair accessible. At a viewing it turned out to be the only holiday home in Winterswijk where that is the case. Do come with a wheelchair: get in touch and we will go through exactly what you need, so everything is ready when you arrive.
- Bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor
- Step-free walk-in shower with a fold-down shower chair
- Toilet with grab rails and a basin you can use seated
- Wide doorways and step-free access to garden and terrace
Things to do nearby
Winterswijk is the beating heart of the Achterhoek National Landscape. Here is what waits just outside your door.
Cycling & walking
Thousands of kilometres of signposted routes through hedgerow landscape, along streams and old farms. Route maps are ready in the house.
Wildlife spotting
Deer, badgers, kingfishers and little owls. Each season we share what can be spotted right now and where.
Events
Regional markets, music, the Zwarte Cross festival and Winterswijk’s summer programme. We tip you off about what is on during your stay.
Village & culture
The cosy centre of Winterswijk with terraces, the quarry open-air theatre and museums a short hop away.
A selection from the Winterswijk agenda. Ask us for the current agenda for your arrival date: we know what is on that week and what is worth your time.
Wild Kiek’n wildlife safari
Head into the fields with a guide to spot deer, badgers and birds. A favourite with guests bringing children.
Zwarte Cross festival
The biggest festival in the Achterhoek, a short drive away in Lichtenvoorde. Music, motocross and local madness, four days long.
Hesselink vineyard: tour & tasting
Yes, they really do make wine here. A tour of the vineyard followed by a tasting.
The flamingos are still here
Genuinely: some 15 km away, at the Zwillbrocker Venn, breeds the northernmost flamingo colony in the world. The breeding season runs from April to July, so this is the last chance this year to see them with their young. Ask us for the best viewing spot and time of day.
Ask about the viewing spotNature on your doorstep
What you come across here if you stand still for a moment. Ask us what can be spotted at the moment and we will point you straight to the right spot.
Eagle owl in the quarry
A pair of eagle owls, Europe’s largest owl, has been breeding in the quarry for years. Here the female sweeps past the rock face while the young look on.
Photo: Jacob Doornheim
Mother and chick
From the viewing point the nest is easy to spot with binoculars. In spring the chicks sit out on the ledge during the day.
Photo: Jacob Doornheim
On guard at the nest
Keep your distance and stay quiet and they will simply stay put. Binoculars matter more here than a long lens.
Photo: Jacob Doornheim
Robin
In the garden and along the hedges all year round, and curious enough to perch right next to you.
Red squirrel
Red squirrels are regulars on the park. Leave an apple out and there is a good chance one drops by.
Flamingos
The northernmost flamingo colony in the world, 15 km away at the Zwillbrocker Venn. The breeding season runs from April to July, so if you want to see them this year you will have to be quick.
By the water
Benches along the waterside within walking distance of the park. In early spring you often have them entirely to yourself.
Right outside the door
You do not have to walk far for it. Most of it simply comes to the terrace.
The park in autumn
Birches, red gables and a lane full of leaves. Every season gives the park a different face.
No bikes of your own? In Winterswijk you can easily rent a city bike, e-bike, tandem or fatbike. Several rental shops bring the bikes to the house and collect them there again. We arrange the reservation or explain exactly where and how, so you can head out first thing.
Ask about bike rental
Your horse simply comes along
Bring your own horse or pony. The Den Möllenhof holiday park, where our Jonkersweg homes stand, has stables and pastures, we care for your horse, and the sand tracks start at the door.
All about holidaying with your horse
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About us
Winterswijk Vakantiehuis specialises in characterful holiday homes set in the nature around Winterswijk. We don’t rent out anonymous accommodation: as managers we know the region and every cycle route, and we know exactly what is on around here during your stay. We believe in a personal approach and in making your stay unforgettable.
- Personally managed, not a large rental agency
- Only our own or entrusted homes
- Personal tips on routes, wildlife and events
- Your dog is welcome in five of our nine homes
Get in touch
Questions or ready to book? Send a message, we reply quickly.