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Relax in this spacious room with a comfortable sofa, a white canopy bed, and a dining table for four.
Enjoy an entrance and serene surroundings at this peaceful retreat.
Standalone windmill with a conical roof and two large sails, set amidst a grassy area with wildflowers.
Stroll along the serene riverside, taking in the tranquil views of the waterway and lush greenery.
Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable sofa, a small table, and a cozy bed.

Entire home

2 bedrooms700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland
  • Vogelpark Avifauna
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Leiden University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Keukenhof Gardens
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alphen aan den Rijn

This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and Vogelpark Avifauna. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Vogelpark Avifauna - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Leiden University - 18 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Corpus - 21 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Duinrell - 24 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Keukenhof Gardens - 26 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nieuw Vennep Station - 15 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Kebab - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪'s Molenaarsbrug - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Van der Valk Hotel Avifauna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kwalitaria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casa Havana - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view

On a unique location, in the Green Heart of the Netherlands, on the edge of Alphen aan den Rijn, a splendid cottage was built and opened in 2014. The cottage is cozy and picturesque, decorated in country style; a place to enjoy and to relax. Situated nearby the windmill, you can see the windmill to one side and the beautiful polder landscape to the other side, where in summertime, cows and sheep graze outside. The cottage is surrounded by 3 terrasses.

The cottage is adjusted for 4 persons, of course less is also possible. The mentioned price is based on a maximum of 4 persons. An extension up to 6 persons is possible by use of one extra bedroom, or up to 8 persons by connecting the next door apartment, by way of an inside door. For more then 4 persons another price is applied. For more information about the extra bedroom or apartment, please ask your question on the 'Contact' page.

The cottage and the connected house are built in nostalgic country style, in perfect harmony with the windmill and the landscape. Lots of old materials have been used, like beams, bricks and the rooftiles of the former old cowshed.

On the groundfloor there is a cozy double bedstead (160 x 210 cm) and above of this bedstead it is possible for one or two children to sleep.This is an extra sleeping possibility, children don't have to sleep there. The space above the bed on top is limited because of the ceiling. All matresses are of good quality.

There is also a complete modern kitchen, a dining table and a cozy lounge area on the ground floor. There is also a bathroom with a shower and a seperate toilet.

On the first floor is a bedroom with two single beds. The boxsprings and mattrasses are of good quality. We have 'four season' wool duvets on all of the beds.

You are a guest of Hans and Susanne Vrolijk and their two children, the inhabitants of the windmill. Besides his Job as a technician, Hans is the miller of this windmill on a voluntary basis. Susanne Is a portaitpainter.
They would be very happy to welcome you!

Ofcourse it is possible to have a look out and inside the windmill, the miller is happy to tell you about its history and function.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Hans Vrolijk

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Alphen aan den Rijn, close to Vogelpark Avifauna, Kagerplassen, and Castellum Theater. Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout is also within a driving distance of 2.4 mi.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view good for couples?

At this historic cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Does Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is 19.1 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), which is located 25.8 mi away (39-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view.

Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week

The house was fantastic: comfortable and bright, with windows on three sides. The view of the windmill next door was a bonus!Location is superb - close to Amsterdam, Keukenhof, Leiden and Delft. We made good use of the bikes which are available to hire.Hans was a great host - available and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Peaceful Place To Relax

We loved the peaceful setting out in the country. It was a great place to unwind. We enjoyed the sheep, swans, and other birds. It was incredible to see a windmill up close out of our windows every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam city center. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings and the cottage is very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Holiday

Absolutely superb accommodation, in a lovely area of countryside. Hans the host was extremely helpful and welcoming. We will certainly be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

This place was amazing. It was ideal for our family the kids loved it,the windmill cottage has beautiful views of the countryside from every window. The cottage was very clean and has everything available,Modern and comfortable. Hans & he’s wife we’re very helpful they went the extra mile to make our stay very welcoming,will definitely stay here again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

We stayed 6 nights in April. Highly recommended. Small village with a Spar and a bakery/coffee shop on the large canal just a km away. Nice to watch all sizes of boats up the canal. Owner very cordial and helpful. Well located to visit the nearby towns. Peaceful. The windmill is very very interesting.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, convenient, and relaxing

We loved our stay at the Windmill Cottage! Hans was very helpful and welcoming, the cottage was very clean, big, and had everything we needed. The location is very convenient to other parts of Holland, and it was lovely biking in the area with bikes that we could easily and cheaply rent from Hans. The sunsets were amazing, and it was special to see ducks, swans, rabbits, and other animals in this quiet and beautiful area. If we come back to Holland, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monya v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and clean

Good location, clean, friendly host
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We came to see the tulip fields and absolutely loved this VRBO. This location was an easy 20-minute drive to Keukenhof. It was nice and quiet. There was a patio where you could relax and enjoy the views. Hans was very friendly and communicative and even arranged a last-minute tour of the windmill for us. Our kids loved the trampoline and the soccer play area. I highly recommend this location. Thank you Hans for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Windmill Cottage

We found the cottage very comfortable and quiet. It was in an excellent location for visiting key towns and villages. The children loved the farm animals and outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite place to stay!

Our 3 night stay at the Windmill Cottage was all that it promised and more. My family trip included my mom (85 years young), my two brothers and me - on a journey throughout the Netherlands. We enjoyed the ability to cook and enjoy meals both inside and outside with ample space to relax the enjoy an early morning or a sublime sunset. Hans, our host, whose rental is appointment with modern amenities, was thoughtful and brought 3 bikes for us to use. Later he kindly gave us a tour of the windmill that has been in his family for generations. I highly recommend this special place - close to the coast, to Amsterdam and Rotterdam or trips to nearly Delft and Gouda and more. We enjoyed the traditional bedstay and loved talking with the sheep. Many thanks to Hans and his family for sharing this exquisitely beautiful spot on the planet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely recommend

Very clean, love the location, the bikes were great, great communication. Definitely has the old school Dutch feeling and we loved it. Great to be out of the touristy part of the Netherlands and get a real feel of the real Holland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Dutch experience

My family and I spent one month at the cottage. We were able to completely relax and really feel like we lived like the Dutch. It’s located just off the beaten path from the big town. Everything is accessible by foot/bike/ or auto. The location is peaceful and we felt very safe. The property has full amenities and is kept up with beautiful gardens. Our host Hans was amazing and accommodating as well. He gave us lots of information and was super helpful on the area, as well as traveling around the country. There is plenty for the kids to do here… we had a teenager and toddlers! Our favorite was bonding with the farm animals and feeding the sheep. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Windmill Cottage

Windmill Cottage was a delightfully appointed place to stay for 4 adults. Our host Hans was most helpful in suggesting places to visit and where to eat and we enjoyed looking around his farm. A most enjoyable stay and would highly recommend it for a delightful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

karin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Swans and Goats and windmills

We loved our stay here after 4 busy days in Amsterdam it was the perfect venue and easily accessible to many destinations. The owner was very helpful and easily reached. The only downside perhaps were the beds which were small and a little too hard. The bedroom upstairs also did not have a bathroom nearby. other that that we had a terrific visit! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely holiday

Spent 10 days in this lovely property Hans was an excellent host Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect introduction to the Netherlands!

This place was perfect for our first visit to the Netherlands. Hans was a perfect host and even took us inside his home and showed us the inner workings of the windmill at the request of our 12 year old. Loved coming home to this place in the evening, we would love to come stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

My 2yo child, husband and I enjoyed few nights here and was welcomed by the owner shortly after arriving. The place is clean, cozy and in a great location. We definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Dutch Experience

This property provides the quintessential Dutch experience - beautiful cottage on the footsteps of a windmill overlooking the Dutch polders with farmland and animals. It’s in a very central but quiet location, with easy access to all the famous sites in Holland. This is my 27th trip to NL and where I chose to introduce my children to my homeland. It exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best holidays ever!

The place is amazing. It was ideal for our family holidays. Children didn't want to leave! The cottage has incredible views of the windmill and the beautiful Dutch countryside and wildlife. Yet, you are well located to explore Holland. The cottage itself is very clean and well-equipped. Modern and comfortable. The hosts are friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Thank you! I cannot recommend strongly enough this place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly wonderful stay!

It doesn’t get more Dutch than this: staying in a cottage on the property of a windmill. Our family of five loved everything about the accommodation. The cottage is clean and well-equipped. The owners were so kind and accommodating and even gave us a tour of the windmill. Close to the airport which was perfect for our early flight. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

karin m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

We stayed 4 days in this very lovely place. We are a big family (2 adults and 5 children), the place is very cozy, we have a lot of place inside the cottage, and also outside (rarely used because of the weather). Is very close to the old windmill where the cottage owners live. The owners are very kind persons, and will be happy to give you also information about places to visit during your stay. We will come back certainly, if we will visit the Netherland again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nevada S., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We absolutely loved staying at the windmill cottage. It was very cute and the owners are very wonderful. For us the location was perfectly located. The views were wonderful. Susanne was the best hostess we have ever had. Kind, great recommendations and very enjoyable to talk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

Perfect cottage in great location with friendly welcoming owners

We had a great few days in Windmill cottage. The cottage had all the facilities we needed & was very comfortable. Susanne & Hans were extremely welcoming & helpful. The setting of the cottage by the canals were perfect for us in a very hot week so we spent time kayaking into the village & swimming & watching the waterbirds from the cottage. We also cycled to the village (great bakery) & to Alphen & to various other swimming spots nearby. We visited Delft & Kinderdjik which were easy to get to. We would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Absolutely Gorgeous

There were 6 of us in our party. The rooms were very spacious. Separate bathroom and showers. The view of the windmill was wonderful. Suzanne was very accomodating and even gave us a tour of the windmill. We really enjoyed our stay there. It was only about 30 minutes from Amsterdam. We also ventured into other cities in Holland. Very close to supermarkets as well. Highly recommended. If we ever go back, we will stay here again. Austin, TX
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018