How much does it cost to stay at Koekoek en de Waard?

From €24.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Koekoek en de Waard

View prices & book Last booked 16 hours ago

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Small-scale waterfront site in IJlst with boat moorings and harbour
A 15-minute cycle from Sneek and a 10-minute drive from Heeg
Communal stretch tent with a bar, fridges and picnic tables

Planning to tour Friesland by boat and/or bike? You’ll be well placed for either (or both) when you stay at Koekoek en de Waard. This small-scale site is right on the waterfront in IJlst (between Sneek and Heeg), with its own boat moorings and space to launch your craft from the harbour. It’s a very bike-friendly spot too, with plenty of cycle paths nearby, including one that will take you to Sneek in about 15 minutes. Once there, you can pick up the Eleven Cities cycle route for a comprehensive tour of the area (or just choose a shorter section if you don't fancy the full 200km circuit…) This is a friendly little site so don’t be afraid to ask the team for their recommendations for route and destinations, however you’re travelling around. Those who don't have their own boat can arrange tours in either IJlst or Sneek, or just settle on the site's dock to watch the boats go by (perhaps also taking a swim if you like). The site’s location within IJlst is a handy one, with a supermarket 150 metres away, restaurants within walking distance and a railway station 15 minutes' walk away. Koekoek en de Waard is a pretty green site with a variety of plants around the gardens and a small stretch tent serving as a communal space for guests, with picnic tables, a bar and two fridges. There’s also an amenities building with two separate shower areas and two toilet areas, plus a washing machine for laundry day.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
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.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

Open from Wed, 16 Apr to Sun, 14 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional grass tent pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 5.0m depth (32.8ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)

4 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10.0m width x 5.0m depth (32.8ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost
Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

European plug
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Dog (4 max)

€2.25 (€2.25) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)

€4.25 (€4.25) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €24.50 (€24.50) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 Composting toilet 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Koekoek en de Waard

Sneekerpad 6

IJlst

Friesland

The Netherlands

8651 NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

53.01198°N
5.62438°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

Start local with some time exploring IJlst – the ‘overtuinen’ (meaning ‘front gardens’), just over the road, provide a lovely green space for activities – and it’s also a short walk to De Rat working sawmill and Houtstad IJlst, a museum about the shipbuilding and wood industries. A little further afield, you can head to Sneek (15 minutes’ cycle/10 minutes’ drive) to explore the canals and see the famed red-brick Waterpoort, or to Heeg (10 minutes’ drive) for various watersports and sailing activities. Harlingen (half an hour) and Leeuwarden (35 minutes) are two more of the ‘Eleven Cities’ that are close by; both have history-filled streets and museums to visit. To see some of the area’s natural landscapes, make tracks to De Alde Feanen National Park (40 minutes) for boat tours and birdwatching, or Weerribben-Wieden National Park (50 minutes) for watersports, walks and wildlife watching.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Harlingerstrand, Harlingen	22.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 5 day(s) before your arrival.

General

This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Vehicles

Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Koekoek en de Waard have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Koekoek en de Waard dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Koekoek en de Waard? Start local with some time exploring IJlst – the ‘overtuinen’ (meaning ‘front gardens’), just over the road, provide a lovely green space for activities – and it’s also a short walk to … Read more