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Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view

Waterfront cottage in Alphen aan den Rijn with kitchen

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The cottage seen from the windmill
The polderlandscape and the cottage on the right side
The sight from the cottage
Feeding the goats

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Vogelpark Avifauna
  • Place, Leiden University
  • Place, Keukenhof Gardens
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Badkamer 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view

On a unique location, in the Green Heart of the Netherlands, on the edge of Alphen aan den Rijn, a splendid cottage was built and opened in 2014. The cottage is cozy and picturesque, decorated in country style; a place to enjoy and to relax. Situated nearby the windmill, you can see the windmill to one side and the beautiful polder landscape to the other side, where in summertime, cows and sheep graze outside. The cottage is surrounded by 3 terrasses.

The cottage is adjusted for 4 persons, of course less is also possible. The mentioned price is based on a maximum of 4 persons. An extension up to 6 persons is possible by use of one extra bedroom, or up to 8 persons by connecting the next door apartment, by way of an inside door. For more then 4 persons another price is applied. For more information about the extra bedroom or apartment, please ask your question on the 'Contact' page.

The cottage and the connected house are built in nostalgic country style, in perfect harmony with the windmill and the landscape. Lots of old materials have been used, like beams, bricks and the rooftiles of the former old cowshed.

On the groundfloor there is a cozy double bedstead (160 x 210 cm) and above of this bedstead it is possible for one or two children to sleep.This is an extra sleeping possibility, children don't have to sleep there. The space above the bed on top is limited because of the ceiling. All matresses are of good quality.

There is also a complete modern kitchen, a dining table and a cozy lounge area on the ground floor. There is also a bathroom with a shower and a seperate toilet.

On the first floor is a bedroom with two single beds. The boxsprings and mattrasses are of good quality. We have 'four season' wool duvets on all of the beds.

You are a guest of Hans and Susanne Vrolijk and their two children, the inhabitants of the windmill. Besides his Job as a technician, Hans is the miller of this windmill on a voluntary basis. Susanne Is a portaitpainter.
They would be very happy to welcome you!

Ofcourse it is possible to have a look out and inside the windmill, the miller is happy to tell you about its history and function.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alphen aan den Rijn

Located in Alphen aan den Rijn, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hooglandsekerk and Pieterskerk are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Duinrell and Vogelpark Avifauna. Wet 'n Wild and Archeon are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland

What's nearby

  • Vogelpark Avifauna - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Leiden University - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Corpus - 21 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Duinrell - 24 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Keukenhof Gardens - 27 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Nieuw Vennep Station - 15 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weteringpark - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Van der Valk Hotel Avifauna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Van der Valk - Avifauna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Visspecialist Sluizeman - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Havana - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout, Vogelpark Avifauna and Galerie Helga Hofman. Wet 'n Wild and Castellum Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasent stay

It was a georgous lodging. Hans was a very good host.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful week

The house was fantastic: comfortable and bright, with windows on three sides. The view of the windmill next door was a bonus!Location is superb - close to Amsterdam, Keukenhof, Leiden and Delft. We made good use of the bikes which are available to hire.Hans was a great host - available and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Windmill Cottage

Windmill Cottage was a delightfully appointed place to stay for 4 adults. Our host Hans was most helpful in suggesting places to visit and where to eat and we enjoyed looking around his farm. A most enjoyable stay and would highly recommend it for a delightful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect introduction to the Netherlands!

This place was perfect for our first visit to the Netherlands. Hans was a perfect host and even took us inside his home and showed us the inner workings of the windmill at the request of our 12 year old. Loved coming home to this place in the evening, we would love to come stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This place was amazing. It was ideal for our family the kids loved it,the windmill cottage has beautiful views of the countryside from every window. The cottage was very clean and has everything available,Modern and comfortable. Hans & he’s wife we’re very helpful they went the extra mile to make our stay very welcoming,will definitely stay here again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely recommend

Very clean, love the location, the bikes were great, great communication. Definitely has the old school Dutch feeling and we loved it. Great to be out of the touristy part of the Netherlands and get a real feel of the real Holland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We came to see the tulip fields and absolutely loved this VRBO. This location was an easy 20-minute drive to Keukenhof. It was nice and quiet. There was a patio where you could relax and enjoy the views. Hans was very friendly and communicative and even arranged a last-minute tour of the windmill for us. Our kids loved the trampoline and the soccer play area. I highly recommend this location. Thank you Hans for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place to stay!

Our 3 night stay at the Windmill Cottage was all that it promised and more. My family trip included my mom (85 years young), my two brothers and me - on a journey throughout the Netherlands. We enjoyed the ability to cook and enjoy meals both inside and outside with ample space to relax the enjoy an early morning or a sublime sunset. Hans, our host, whose rental is appointment with modern amenities, was thoughtful and brought 3 bikes for us to use. Later he kindly gave us a tour of the windmill that has been in his family for generations. I highly recommend this special place - close to the coast, to Amsterdam and Rotterdam or trips to nearly Delft and Gouda and more. We enjoyed the traditional bedstay and loved talking with the sheep. Many thanks to Hans and his family for sharing this exquisitely beautiful spot on the planet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic , absolutely fantastic !!!Our host (Hans) was awesome! Easy to communicate with and a flexible check in. Clean , spacious and a great location with parking for our car , there is nothing more we could have needed in our vacation rental. We were with 4 adults and a 3 year old, Hans made us feel at home , with also a tour of the windmill. We also rented bikes from Hans which was wonderful. Thank you so very , this us a wonderful property which I highly recommend to my friends and family !!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Einmalige location, ideal zum Entspannen und doch zentral für diverse Ziele (Auto erforderlich), Mühlenführung auf Wunsch, sehr interessant.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva-Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wunderbares Häuschen und sehr schöne Lage, haben die Ruhe genossen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best

Tolle Lokation, sehr netter Gastgeber, alles sehr sauber. Wie immer super Erholung in einer fantastischen Umgebung. Jederzeit gerne wieder!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The holiday home by the mill was very tastefully furnished and we had a great vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt

Wunderschöne Umgebung und sehr schönes Haus. Sehr sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Außergewöhnlich freundlicher Gastgeber. Wir können die Wohnung uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Vielen Dank lieber Hans!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idylle pur

Besser geht es nicht! Ein wunderschönes, geschmackvoll und zweckmäßig eingerichtetes Häuschen in der Natur, direkt neben der noch funktionierenden Mühle unmittelbar am Rhein. Zahlreiche Radtouren kann man vor Ort beginnen. Herzlichen Dank an den sehr freundlichen Vermieter Hans
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B. K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhiger entspannter Urlaub

Es war wunderbar und entspannt im Windmill Cottage. Die Natur direkt vor der Tür und den Blick auf die herrliche Mühle. Das Radfahren macht dort sehr viel Spaß. Das Cottage ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Es passt einfach alles.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annegret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seh schöne Umgebung

Angenehm
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Peaceful Place To Relax

We loved the peaceful setting out in the country. It was a great place to unwind. We enjoyed the sheep, swans, and other birds. It was incredible to see a windmill up close out of our windows every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam city center. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings and the cottage is very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Natur pur

Wir waren Ende Februar bei Hans und seiner Windmühle und hatten einen ganz tollen Aufenthalt. Das Wetter hat mitgespielt und wir konnten uns die schöne kleine Farm und die Natur bei Sonnenschein anschauen. Den Morgenkaffee genossen wir beim beobachten von Schafen, Hasen, Enten, Schwänen und und und. Das Häuschen war gut ausgestattet inkl. Fußbodenheizung und Klimaanlage. Es gibt viele Aktivitäten in Alphen am Rhein und die Stadt Leiden und Den Haag (Strand) sind mit dem Auto in 30 Minuten erreichbar. Wer einen schönen naturnahen Ort sucht wird hier fündig. Wir kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENEDICTE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent sejour

Jolie maison près du moulin. Très typique et très confortable. La situation géographique est également idéale pour visiter et découvrir la région sur les bons conseils de Hans.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Niederlande Pur!

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Hans ist ein netter Gastgeber und die schnuckelige kleine Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich und ruhig. Und morgens kann man sogar die Schafe füttern ;-) Die Ferienwohnung ist optimal gelegen, um die umliegenden Städte, wie zum Beispiel Amsterdam, Den Haag oder auch Leiden (unser Geheimtipp), zu besuchen. Es war toll und wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Vaarwel :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr idyllisch

Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen im Windmill Cottage. Der Ausblick auf den Polder mit vielen Vogelarten (u.a. Eisvogel) und anderen Tieren ist wunderschön! Die Ausstattung ist prima und wir haben uns wohlgefühlt. Man kann von Woubrugge sowohl Amsterdam als auch Den Haag und die vielen anderen hübschen Orte wie Leiden, Delft etc. und auch die Küste sehr gut erreichen. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Ferienobjekt

Hervorragend .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

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