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De Appelsche
Located in the peaceful Fochteloo, near the Drents-Friese Wold, Appelsche Farm offers the perfect base for adventure and relaxation. Explore the rich nature in Friesland or visit the cosy village of Appelscha nearly. Back at the farm you will experience a day full of fun with the animals, picking flowers and outdoor play for the children. Enjoy regional products in the farm shop and completely relax by the campfire after an active day.
Dog friendly
Walking, cycling and mountain bike routes
Surrounded by nature parks
Richard and Lycke
Richard and Lycke turned an old dairy farm, which was active until 2002, into their dream location. They bought the site two and a half years ago and have lovingly expanded it in recent years. Their farm is located between the nature reserves of Appelscha, bursting with biodiversity with sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, horses, ponies and donkeys.
What animals will you find on this farm?
Sheep
Chickens
Goat
Donkeys
Pigs
Horses and/or ponies
Our facilities
Pizza oven
Honesty shop
Farm tour
Dog friendly
Private shower
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Including wood for the wood-burning stove (1 pack per day)
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Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items
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Private showers
A unique off-grid experience
The perfect adventure for children
Quality family time
Small scale farms
What to do at the farm
At Richard and Lycke's farm De Appelsche, every day is an adventure. Help out on the farmyard among the cows, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, horses, ponies and donkeys. Pick your own bunch of flowers in the picking garden, discover the petting zoo or stroll along the local footpaths.
For the little adventurers, there is plenty of fun to be had with a go-kart track, sandpit, water play and a football field. Get fresh, regional produce in the farm shop and enjoy the flavours of the land. End the day toasting marshmallows in the cosy fire pit and then crawl into your soft bed, cosy from all the outdoor adventures.
Near the beautiful Appelscha in Friesland
Appelsche Farm is located in the quiet Fochteloo, near the cosy Frisian town of Appelscha. Appelscha is a true paradise for outdoor sports, with hundreds of miles of hiking, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding trails. The routes go through several adjacent nature parks, such as the Drents-Friese Wold, one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands, and the Fochteloërveen, an area that borders the UNESCO World Heritage in Veenhuizen.
While enjoying all this nature, you can also visit the Duinen Zathe Amusement Park or the Prison Museum, both of which are nearby. After an active day, you can return to the tranquillity of the farm, where you can fully recharge.
Drents-Friese Wold
Discover the Drents-Friese Wold, one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands, full of adventurous trails through forests, heathland and drifting sand.
Duinen Zathe theme park
Looking for excitement and fun for all ages? Spend a day at Duinen Zathe Amusement Park, where you can climb, spin and laugh all day long!
The Fochteloërveen
The Fochteloërveen is one of the last, quiet, raised bog areas in the Netherlands, where you can spot rare birds and perhaps even see the majestic crane breeding in this large nature reserve.
Prison Museum
Step back in time and discover the exciting stories of the Prison Museum in Veenhuizen – where history comes to life, even behind bars!
