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De Oude Melkstal

Escape to a simpler life with

Welcome to De Oude Melkstal, a dairy farm run by Wim & Esther Kwinten and their family, set in the charming village of Borkel en Schaft in North Brabant. This nature-inclusive farm, home to 85 cows and playful calves, offers families the chance to slow down and reconnect with the expansive countryside.

At De Oude Melkstal, you’ll wake up to wide open views across the meadows, with each of the five spacious lodge tents carefully placed for privacy and uninterrupted views of the cows grazing nearby. Children will love helping out with simple farm chores, bottle-feeding calves in spring, or tapping fresh milk straight from the farm.

Your farmers: Wim & Esther

At De Oude Melkstal, you’ll be warmly welcomed by farmers Wim & Esther, who have been running their dairy farm here for many years. Together with their family, they care for the cows and calves that make this place so special and are always happy to share a story about farm life or show guests how things work. Esther ensures that every stay feels personal, relaxed, and authentically BoerenBed.

Life on the farm at De Oude Melkstal

In addition to the daily rhythms of farm life, there are plenty of fun activities for you to enjoy:

What can you expect?

Hot tub
Bicycle hire
Honesty shop
Outdoor playground
Cannot accept dogs
Farm tour
Campfire area
Close to woodland
Close to water
Feed the animals
Pizza night

What animals will you find on this farm?

You too?

What our guests like

View cow milking
5 canvas hideaways
Honesty shop
Pizza night
Cycling
A firepit next to each tent
Hot tub

Including wood for the wood-burning stove (1 pack per day)
Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items
Private showers

A unique off-grid experience

The perfect adventure for children

Quality family time

Small scale farms

What do our guests think?

Going without electricity is our greatest luxury

Options during your stay

Stove and lamp service

Your stove and lamps are lit before arrival, when you arrive before 6 p.m.

Breakfast basket 4P

Recommended!

The breakfast basket (enough for 4 people) consists of bread and various types of spreads, including cheese and homemade jam. You also get coffee, tea, and more goodies. Exact content may differ slightly per farm.

Farmers Soup

Receive ingredients, firewood, the recipe, and cooking utensils to prepare a delicious farmer's soup at your tent, enough for 4 - 6 people.

Campfire Pack

Includes all the essentials for a memorable night around the campfire! Can include firewood, matches, lighters, marshmallows and hot chocolate ingredients. These packages vary per location. (The price is per tent. Contents may vary depending on availability / season)

De Oude Melkstal isn’t just about peace and quiet - the surrounding area offers plenty of family fun and exploration.

River adventures canoeing and paddleboarding

Just a short stroll from De Oude Melkstal, you can set off on the Dommel River for a canoeing or paddleboarding adventure. Starting from the village of Valkenswaard, the routes take you through the stunning Malpie nature reserve, where calm waters and beautiful scenery make it perfect for families to explore together.

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