Camping de Achte
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Add your business details- Family site on a farm a five-minute drive from Wommels, in Friesland
- Franeker 20 minutes’ drive; De Alde Feanen National Park 35 minutes
- Cycle hire; resident ponies; playground and play room; go-karts
When it comes to cycling holidays, the Netherlands always deliver – and how. And this is true for Camping de Achte, a peaceful spot on a farm surrounded by the splendid, lush nature of the Friesland province, in the north of the country.
De Achte sits in a triangle formed by the towns of Wommels (five minutes’ drive or a pleasant 10-minute bike ride), Bolsward and Sneek (a quarter of an hour by car; half an hour by bike for both), so you’ll have plenty of choice when you fancy eating out or shopping, whether for groceries for the barbecue or for Dutch souvenirs for your family and friends back home.
If you don’t have your own wheels, cycle hire is available on site, and there are heaps of flat routes for the entire family to explore in the vicinity. These include the fascinating It Fryske Fersepaad poetry trails, which are punctuated by boards printed with verses, and the Trekpad, which follows the placid course of the Leeuwardervaart river.
When they’re not happily pedalling around on their bikes, the children can have a go at the go-karts and pedal tractors on site, or let off some steam in the playground. Mind you, once they discover the resident ponies, you might struggle to get them away from the paddock… And if the weather should take a turn, there are board games and craft supplies in the spacious common room.
Amenities include a well-maintained toilet block with showers; a kitchenette with a kettle, communal fridge and washing-up area; and recycling points.
Site type
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Dutch
English
German
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Camping de Achte
Sudhoeke 9
Wommels
Friesland
The Netherlands
8731 CK
Directions Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
53.09043°N
5.58572°E
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
With exhibits including shipbuilding blueprints, ship ornaments and boat models (plus temporary art displays), the Frisian Maritime Museum in Sneek illustrates the history of the town’s seafaring heritage. Sneek is also known for its 15th-century Waterpoort, a large city gate flanked by two tall towers.
The ceiling of a small canalside building in Franeker (20 minutes’ drive) features what is thought to be the world’s oldest working model of the universe, dating back to the 18th century. The Eise Eisinga Planetarium also displays astronomical instruments and a digital collection of scientific manuscripts.
The watery landscape of De Alde Feanen National Park (35 minutes) is a great spot for birdwatchers, who might catch glimpses of cormorants and herons diving into canals, peat holes and lakes to catch fish. There are plenty of waterside trails in this nature area, but the best way to explore is on a canoe or by electric boat.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingerstrand, Harlingen | 14.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Badstrand Hollum, Ameland | 40 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Hoorn, Terschelling | 40.1 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand West Aan Zee,Terschelling | 41.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Badhuis, Vlieland | 42.3 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Reviews
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A peaceful retreat with interesting places to visit near-by.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Wonderfully warm welcome on our arrival. This is a very peaceful spot surrounded by farmland and endless walking and cycling opportunities.
The facilities block was excellent; well equipped and spotless.
As the field was far too wet to drive onto, following weeks of wet weather, we were very happy to park our van on the owners drive and were still able to access the electric hook-up. We also enjoyed the company of the very friendly cats!
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping de Achte have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping de Achte dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping de Achte? With exhibits including shipbuilding blueprints, ship ornaments and boat models (plus temporary art displays), the Frisian Maritime Museum in Sneek illustrates the history of the town’s seafaring heritage. Sneek is also known … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping de Achte?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m.