Wir waren mit acht Erwachsenen und sechs Kindern dort einquartiert. Die Wohnung befindet sich im vorderen Teil eines alten Bauernhauses, das aber solide renoviert wurde. In der Küche und auch sonst war alles enthalten, was man für einen Trip dort braucht. Für kleine Kinder stellt die Treppe zwischen den Etagen eine Gefahr da, doch oben lässt sie sich vergittern und unten haben wir die Türen zum Flur einfach ständig zu gemacht, so dass nichts passieren konnte. Draußen gab es einen kleinen Hof und über einen Fußgängerweg eine Koppel mit Pferden, die von den Kindern gefüttert werden durften. Auch auf dem Hof stand ein Trampolin. Insgesamt haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, auch wegen der Gasteltern, die wunderbare Gastgeber waren und uns sehr viele Tipps für Ausflüge in der Umgebung gegeben haben. Insgesamt ein super Ausflug.

I have been home 2 or 3 months and I am still reflecting on this holiday which was faciltated mostly by the wonderful location of this property. We both love countryside and village living and because of the fantastic location of this house we were able to literally have it all. Even the small amount of bad weather added a different aspect to the mood of the area. I have some great memories and photos of my time there. I have stayed in many places but the attention and knowledge from our host was exceptional in planning our stay. The welcome package was the best we've ever had if you like to feel safe whilst cycling then this village is perfect.

We had never been to this part of the Netherlands before and were very impressed at this hidden gem of an area and a property. 2 families stayed for 1 week. The house is in the centre of a lovely village surrounded by National parks and forests. The village has everything a holidaymaker needs (Supermarket, Bike Hire, cafes, restaurants, weekly market) and the accommodation is well equipped. The owner lives in the house behind and is on hand to assist with advice, suggestions of things to do and bookings. When we arrived there was a very good welcome pack left including wine, beer as well as coffee, tea, bread, butter and cheese. Parking is easy and off road. Being Holland it is very flat and great bike riding country and we were pleased to see that there were tarmac bike pathways through the forest making it safe for children to cycle away from cars. For day trips you are about an hour away from the coast or from the border with Germany. However, there is a wealth of information at 'Under the Oaks' with ideas of things to do more locally.

We had never been to this part of the Netherlands before and were very impressed at this hidden gem of an area and a property. 2 families stayed for 1 week. The house is in the centre of a lovely village surrounded by National parks and forests. The village has everything a holidaymaker needs (Supermarket, Bike Hire, cafes, restaurants, weekly market) and the accommodation is well equipped. The owner lives in the house behind and is on hand to assist with advice, suggestions of things to do and bookings. When we arrived there was a very good welcome pack left including wine, beer as well as coffee, tea, bread, butter and cheese. Parking is easy and off road. Being Holland it is very flat and great bike riding country and we were pleased to see that there were tarmac bike pathways through the forest making it safe for children to cycle away from cars. For day trips you are about an hour away from the coast or from the border with Germany. However, there is a wealth of information at 'Under the Oaks' with ideas of things to do more locally.

Hallo, wir waren mit unserem Kind und zwei anderen Familien (plus Kinder) über Silvester bei Familie Samson und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus war in einem super Zustand, die Zimmer sauber, perfekt für mehrere Leute (wir waren insgesamt 12). Ein große Küche, in der wir immer zusammen essen konnten, sehr gemütliches Wohnzimmer und eine tolle Umgebung in einem sehr schönen kleinen Örtchen. Das Geschäft nur 2min vom Haus entfernt, war auch ein großer Vorteil. Familie Samson ist super freundlich, hilfsbereit, aber nicht aufdringlich. Wir können das Haus auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen und haben dies im Freundeskreis auch bereits getan. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. Vielen Dank für eine schöne Zeit!!!

Allereerst een prima communicatie vanaf het begin van de boeking. Makkelijk mailcontact, prettig. Bij aankomst, rondleiding door het huis dat al gezellig verlicht was door de kerstboom.Prima huis! Schoon, groot genoeg voor 10 personen.Voldoende handdoeken, bedden opgemaakt, lekkers in de koelkast, echt geweldig! Wij voelden ons echt welkom en hebben, zeker door de sfeer en gezelligheid van het huis, heerlijk kunnen genieten van onze familie. Onze studerende kinderen zijn 's avonds nog met elkaar het café ingegaan, waar zij ontzettend veel plezier hebben gehad. Dit was allemaal op loopafstand dus wat wil een mens nog meer? Dank aan David en zijn vrouw, als het aan ons ligt komen we volgend weekend weer. Met vriendelijke groeten, Wouter en Cécile

We have stayed at "Under the Oaks" quite a few times now. It is a place we like to call "Our home away from home". We have been here with our children and grandchildren and we keep coming back! We couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay. Our accommodations are clean and spacious. David and Monique are excellent hosts and are willing to assist us with anything we need. Waiting for us upon our arrival is a welcome basket filled with food items. We love the small village atmosphere with its shops and restaurants. It is a very picturesque town! Here we can also enjoy kilometers of biking through the forest which lies adjacent to the village. We hope we can come back sometime in the near future.

I have now stayed 3 times with large groups at beautiful “Under the Oaks” farmhouse and can highly recommend it. The location and facilities are just great, very convenient and close to all attractions and the best part that is in the heart of the beautiful town of Diever. Do not hesitate and book it! Ik ben nu al 3 keer op het mooie "Onder de Eiken " boerderij verbleven en kan het iedereen van harte aanraden. De locatie, accomodatie en faciliteiten zijn gewoon geweldig, de boerderij dicht bij alle attracties en in het hart van de prachtige dorp Diever. Aarzel niet en boek deze prachtige accomodatie!

This is our 7th year at Under the Oaks and it was as amazing at it always is. The house is just perfect for the 11 of us ( 7 adults 4 children) David Monique and girls are great hosts and cater to all our needs from the welcome pack to bike hire. The house is in a gorgeous location with plenty to do for all ages, our group ranges from 3 to 68! We have already booked for next year.

We spent a great holiday in Diever. The farmhouse is very comfortable, fully equiped,very clean and the hosts extremly generous and helpful. Supermarket and bike rental are just around the corner . The village centre is a few minutes walking away and suprisingly good reastaurants can be found there + an awardwinning bakery. Walks or cycling in the national park can be highly recomended. Easy to reach even without a car. Good transport links to the train line and the regional center Groningen.

Second time staying at Below oaks, it offers everything we need for a group trip, close to attractions, clean, good value for money and run by helpful friendly owners.

The hosts David and Monique greeted us like we were family, and kept that spirit going throughout our stay, including having a few essential groceries on hand for us upon our arrival. The 4 bedroom home was so nicely decorated, with a cottage feel, and everything you need for cooking a meal if you wanted. And the laundry facilities were greatly appreciated. David was very helpful in advising what sites to take in, and even arranged for bicycles to rent for 6 people. The bike paths are all around this small village, with very interesting points of interest to visit along with beautiful tulip fields if you are there in early May like we were. Diever itself is a quaint village, surrounded by open fields and only minutes from other neighboring villages. It has many shops, a bakery, a number of restaurants and grocery stores with every thing you might want, and a great ice cream store open until 9pm. We would highly recommend this as a central location to use when touring this area of Drenthe, which has many interesting stops to make it a unforgettable holiday. We hope to return one day soon. Travelling from Taber and Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Okay, so your in the kitchen making lunch. Then you need one of those wire thingys to tie up the bag of bread so the remains of the loaf won't go stale. I wonder if there's something in the draw? Oh, but of course there is! Our hosts, David and Monique have thought of everything. A welcome pack of food for our hungry first few days, loads of fresh towels and this clean, well-maintained property. Close to local cafés and the beautiful Dutch countryside, not forgetting a first-rate bakery, we enjoyed our two week stay and can't wait to visit again. Woooooa! Hold on a minute! We really should be keeping this excellent property a secret for ourselves.

We had a really great time on this holiday, in a very pretty location with plenty to do. The house is beautiful, well maintained and very clean and the owners have really thought of everything you could need. The children’s toys were especially welcome to a 3 year old who was already bored of the ones she brought with her. Above all the owners were extremely helpful and had plenty of advice and help to make sure we got the most out of our time. Although only a week, it felt like we’d been there ages – and that’s what I call a good holiday! We would recommend this property very highly.

Thank you for a lovely, relaxing break. We’ve had a wonderful time discovering this part of the Netherlands and love this little village. There was still so much more to discover. Many thanks to our hosts for all their help and advice. The children have loved the freedom of cycling safely (the routes are there, now we need to work on their ‘road awareness’!) and Anna has loved playing with Caitlin and Amy and will take the ‘full wiggle’ dance back to England with her! Best wishes to you all from the Vincents and Tomlinsons, Kent, UK.

Thank you all so much for being so hospitable not only during our stay in Diever but being supportive with advice, suggestions, and information in the months leading up to our visit. It was our first trip to the Netherlands and it certainly will not be our last. Your home is very welcoming and definitely exceeded our expectations. We will be more than glad to recommend your property to our friends and family. Thanks again guys and hope to see you soon!