Minicamping de Grutte Earen

From €13.56 For 1 night, 1 adult 2 reviews
The unit
Aerial view of the site (added by manager 10 aug 2023)
The unit (added by manager 12 sep 2023)
Entrance to the unit (added by manager 12 sep 2023)

  • Peaceful site on a farm just outside the Frisian village of Burum
  • Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer 25 minutes’ drive; Groningen half an hour
  • Communal fridge; breakfast service; low light pollution
Named after the huge satellite dishes stationed a couple of miles away, Minicamping de Grutte Earen (literally ‘the big ears’) is a family-friendly site on a 19th-century farm in the northern Dutch province of Friesland. The village of Burum is a short drive away; or (if you want to adopt the Netherlands’ favourite form of transport) a pleasant five-minute bike ride through expansive farmland. Accommodation is on level grassy fields scored by small canals. Within this peaceful, quintessentially Dutch landscape, you should be able to switch off and relax completely, with only the lowing of the cows and the rustling of the wind for company. If you’re into cycling, this is the perfect destination, with quiet, flat roads leading to places like the marshy De Twijzelermieden in about half an hour (10 minutes if driving) and Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer in about one hour (25 minutes if driving). In both places, you can indulge in a spot of birdwatching, trying to catch glimpses of warblers, snipes and kestrels. You might well be hungry after exploring the area on two wheels (or on two feet, if hiking is your pleasure). Time to set up the barbecue and grill a few sausages and veggies, which you can source in the supermarkets at Grijpskerk or Buitenpost (both about five minutes’ drive along the N355 road) and store until dinner time in the communal fridge on site. And before you set up a deckchair to watch the big star-studded sky at night, remember to book your breakfast pastries and bread for the following morning.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 25
Tent pitches 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Fri, 15 Mar to

Open from Sat, 15 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent campsite with spotlessly clean stylish facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Gwen A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Warm friendly welcome and rural setting.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet campsite on farm in rural location. Well situated for visits to…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Catherine H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Quiet campsite on farm in rural location. Well situated for visits to Lauensoog National park and Frisian Islands. Off road cycle routes to local towns. Clean, well-maintained toilets and showers. Level pitches.Electricity available. Very friendly and helpful owners. Breakfast of smoothie, croissant, bread and egg available for €3.50. We really enjoyed our time at this site and will definitely visit again. Lots of interesting birds seen in nearby fields.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Minicamping de Grutte Earen

Friese Straatweg 11

Burum

Friesland

The Netherlands

9851TA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

53.26417°N
6.22131°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If the kids are getting restless, there are a couple of child-friendly attractions in the vicinity. Residents at the zoo of Speel-en Dierenpark Sanjes Safari (20 minutes) include wallabies, meerkats and flamingos; there’s also a guinea pig village and a large all-weather play area. Family Park Nienoord (half an hour) has tractor rides, bouncy castles and a maze. Climb the Martinitoren in Groningen (half an hour) for far-reaching views of the city, before heading to the distinctive Forum Groningen, with rotating exhibitions and a diverse calendar of events. The University Museum houses science displays (from botany to astronomy) and a collection of medical instruments. There are watersports (canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing) at De Alde Feanen National Park (35 minutes), an area of wetlands, grasslands and reed beds inhabited by assorted birdlife (including a colony of cormorants), plus otters.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog 16.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland 21.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland 22.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Badstrand Hollum, Ameland 28.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Suedstrand - Borkum 28.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
  • 13% off Voorjaarskorting
Tent pitch
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
  • 13% off Voorjaarskorting
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
  • 13% off Voorjaarskorting
Touring caravan pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
  • 13% off Voorjaarskorting
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Shepherd's hut
  • 10% off Vroegboekkorting

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

  • Does Minicamping de Grutte Earen have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Minicamping de Grutte Earen dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Minicamping de Grutte Earen? If the kids are getting restless, there are a couple of child-friendly attractions in the vicinity. Residents at the zoo of Speel-en Dierenpark Sanjes Safari (20 minutes) include wallabies, meerkats and flamingos; … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Minicamping de Grutte Earen?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Minicamping de Grutte Earen? From £11.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.