Groeten uit Hoogmade

rural holiday cottage

The cottage is perfectly located for a wide range of activities. Into nature, culture, cities and sports? We have it all. The flowergarden Keukenhof is nearby, as are the major cities Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague

City visits

The major cities, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Den Haag and Rotterdam, are all within 45 minutes driving distance. And don't forget about Leiden, the city next to our village at 7 minutes. Leiden is known for the birthplace of the painter Rembrandt. And off course Leiden is known for the vast amount of famous musea, such as Naturalis, Boerhaave, Volkenkunde, Archeon and Lakenhal. But most of all Leiden is a very charming city with canals and plenty of unique restaurants.

www.naturalis.nl
www.rijksmuseumboerhaave.nl
www.volkenkunde.nl
www.archeon.nl
www.lakenhal.nl

Watersports

Watersports: we provide canoes, Stand-Up-Paddling board. and off course the water is delicious and clean for swimming. The cottage is located next to the river Does with direct access to the major lake Braassemermeer. Fishing is allowed if you have a fishing permit, the river is full of sweet water fishes. See the pictures area for some convincing pictures. 

Fishing permits can be ordered via www.vispas.nl
Rental boats (electric) in Hoogmade https://www.fluisterboot-huren.nl/reserveren/



Flowers and more

In springtime the flowers are all around us. The popular destination Keukenhof www.keukenhof.nl is close by. Enjoying the flowers is not only limited to the Keukenhof, in springtime you can drive/bike/walk the flower area from our place to the beach and enjoy the flower power. 

You can also enjoy the flowers and orchard blossom in our garden.

The cottage is perfectly located for a wide range of activities. Into nature, culture, cities and sports? We have it all. The flowergarden Keukenhof is nearby, as are the major cities Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague

Our favourite restaurants

The village of Hoogmade has two restaurants. Contraste and Brasserie de Does. Contraste is a fine dining and wine restaurant and serves foods from local farmers. Brasserie de Does is excellent for a drink or some light snacks.

in the city of leiden:
http://www.de-waag.nl

Animals

We are the proud owners of a border collie - Sky and one cat: Wigglefloofy. Especially Sky is very playful, she loves to bring you any thrown ball.

Our daily routine is bringing the vegetable waste to the neighbours pigs, they recognise the sound of our steps and greet us enthusiastically. In autumn they walk to our place knowingly of all the fruits that the trees are sharing.

The horses in the nearby fields are staying in the retirement centre with our neighbours. 

Biking and hiking

Biking/hiking: the cottage is located next to walking and hiking trails through the green heart of the Netherlands. We can help you getting some rental bikes or the nicest biking and hiking routes.
Bike rental via 
https://vanrossumtweewielers.nl/fietsverhuur
Long distance walking trails, LAW 3 passes by the rural cottage, see https://wandelnet.nl/

The cottage is perfectly located for a wide range of activities. Into nature, culture, cities and sports? We have it all. The flowergarden Keukenhof is nearby, as are the major cities Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague

Cheeses

Yes!! You are in the official cheese region of the Netherlands. You can not leave without tasting.

https://www.kleine-kazenboerderij.com/

Windmills-therealones

Het Groene Hart van Nederland herbergt een van de grootste concentraties oude windmolens in het land. Dit uitgestrekte, landelijke gebied, dat het hart vormt van de Randstad, staat bekend om zijn rijke molenlandschap. Met honderden windmolens verspreid over de regio, is het Groene Hart de regio in Nederland met de meeste windmolens. Deze molens hebben een belangrijke rol gespeeld in de geschiedenis van het waterbeheer en de landbouw in het gebied.

Flowers and more

In springtime the flowers are all around us. The popular destination Keukenhof www.keukenhof.nl is close by. Enjoying the flowers is not only limited to the Keukenhof, in springtime you can drive/bike/walk the flower area from our place to the beach and enjoy the flower power. 
April 2012 is the day of the yearly parade of flower cars (bloemencorso in dutch).
2025: opening period Keukenhof 20 March until 11 May.
You can also enjoy the flowers and orchard blossom in our garden.

Related links for activities around Leiden/Hoogmade

Hoogmade is a small village, part of the Kaag and Braassem municipality, known for its windmills, cheese farmers and the abundance of rivers and lakes. 

We have selected the best places close to Groeten uit Hoogmade:

  • Cheese farmer at the neighbours Kleine kazen boerderij
  • Our favourite terrace and restaurant Kom eten and Kromme Does
  • The windmill that you have been seeing from your terrace, with miller Arie who is always happy to show you around.

For more inspiration in our municipality, have a look at the website Rondom Kaag en Braassem

The city of Leiden is a must-see city. First of all the huge variety of musea, ranging from Corpus, Volkenkunde, Naturalis and many many more.
Obviously Leiden is hosting a scale of restaurants in the intimate city centre with its canals. Our favorites include Lot en de Walvis, de Waag and de Poort

More inspiration on the city of Leiden can be found on Visit Leiden

Pricing extra services

During your stay you may want to enjoy some extra services.

Free of charge:

  • Canoe (including paddles)
  • Fishing (only permit required)

 Additional fee:

  • Extra person or animal 15 Euro per night
  • Transport to-from airport (Schiphol)* 35 Euro 
  • Transport to-from central station (Leiden)* 15 Euro
  • Stand up pandling (SUP) board/2 hours 15 Euro 
  • EV charging