Camping Den Borg

Some folk have been known to say that the Gelderse Achterhoek is the best place in the country for bike rides – judge that statement for yourself by bringing or hiring a bike to pedal between fields, villages and historic sights. Aim for the 12th-century church tower in Eibergen (20 minutes’ bike ride), the water mill in Borculo (45 minutes) and Ruurlo castle (an hour) or potter gently around the Haaksbergerveen nature reserve (10 minutes) in search of the birds that like to flit around the place. Give the biking legs a rest for a bit by heading over the German border to Ellewick (10 minutes’ drive) to paddle a canoe on the Berkel river. Need more of a rest? Board a boat in Borculo (25 minutes) to cruise the waters instead, or head to Harfsen (40 minutes) to take in the view from a hot air balloon. Also on the schedule around here could be a game of farmers’ golf (go and find out) and a taste of homemade cheese at the Weenink cheese farm (20 minutes), or trips to the Henriette Polak Museum in Zutphen or the huge moated Huis Bergh castle, both 50 minutes away