Het Wesselink in Salland

!Het Wesselink in Salland is located in Schalkhaar / Deventer on the banks of the IJssel. It is located in the middle of the Salland region, between De Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. The area is characterized by wide floodplains, a beautiful landscape, and a wooded ridge. Het Wesselink in Salland is a dairy farm that has 60 cows. Margriet and farmer Henk are happy to introduce you to their life on the farm!

Glamping on the farm in Salland

The tents are located on the edge of the forest, with an unobstructed view of the meadow at the front. The cows graze in the pasture in front of the tents for a large part of the year, but it is also possible that they are in front of the farmhouse. In the early morning and at dusk, you may be able to spot deers walking through the meadow, which you can regularly see from your tent. The cows stay in a luxury automated barn, they can choose whether they go outside or prefer to stay inside. Farmer Henk is happy to tell you everything about the cows and will show you up close to how the automatic milking machine works. Every day he is busy working on the farm and in the afternoon he desperately needs your help with feeding the calves. Do you dare to bottle feed a calf yourself ?! Many calves are born every year and they stay in a separate stable. You can help farmer Henk with cleaning this barn too! Remember to say hi to the dog Dora and give her a pat!

The forest behind the tents is a playground paradise! You can race on the go-kart , build huts and climb trees (be careful not to fall!). There is also a water playground including a water pump and toys, perfect for hours of play. Under the large year-old beech tree is a giant swing where you can swing with your whole family! There is also a swing/climbing rope. If you haven’t played enough yet, you can play soccer with your farm friends, jump trampoline or build castles on the sandhill .

In addition to the cows, there is a pasture with two stubborn sheep, a meadow with two ponies that you can brush and a cuddle shed full of rabbits. You can also pick up a fresh egg from the chickens every day! Do not forget to order an extensive breakfast basket or evening meal from Margriet, because, from her personal note, each basket is a party in itself. Preparing the farmer‘s soup or the grilled farmer’s chicken together makes your Feather Down holiday complete!