Buitencentrum Hessenheem

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Swimming pool (added by manager 31 Mar 2023)

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Family-friendly site in a wooded area just outside Markelo village
Diepenheim 10 minutes’ drive; Sallandse Heuvelrug 20 minutes
Swimming pool with paddling area; bike rental; nearby tennis courts

On the outskirts of Markelo, a village in the eastern Dutch region of Twente, Buitencentrum Hessenheem sits in a wooded area dotted with gardens and ponds. It’s pretty sweet spot for anyone after peaceful relaxation – just pitch your tent in the shade of the tall trees and embrace doing very little, except chilling by the pool (which has a paddling area, so you can keep an eye on the kids from the comfort of your lounger). Equally, if you’re an active type, there’s still plenty to commend this family- and dog-friendly spot: on-site cycle hire means you can explore the surrounding countryside on two wheels (and with the option of electric bikes, even lazier folks can take part), perhaps going as far as Diepenheim (20 minutes by bike or 10 by car), with several castle estates and the Regge river. Speaking of the Regge: kayaks, canoes and paddleboards can all be hired to investigate this placid waterway, or you can try a so-called whisper boat, with a quiet electric engine that won’t disrupt the peaceful vibe. Paved and well-maintained paths ought to make most hikers happy as they amble through agricultural land, spotting sheep and listening out for cuckoo calls. Meanwhile, aspiring Federers can practise their backhand at the tennis court opposite the site. Forgot your trusted Dunlop? No worries: you can hire rackets and tennis balls from reception. There’s a restaurant on site, or you can check out the dining options in Markelo (four minutes’ drive) or in De Whee and Goor (both 10 minutes).

Campground type

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Buitencentrum Hessenheem

Potdijk 8

Markelo

Overijssel

The Netherlands

7475 SL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.24109°N
6.51503°W

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Local attractions

A national park with heath-covered hills and forests, Sallandse Heuvelrug (20 minutes’ drive) is a popular destination for hikers, mountain-bikers and birdwatchers, who might catch glimpses of black grouse and birds of prey (plus deer and badgers). This is also a good spot for stargazing, with an observatory at the Outdoor Center Sallandse Heuvelrug. With vertiginous roller coasters and a wild-water course, plus several attractions for younger children, including swan rides and carousels, AdventurePark Hellendoorn (half an hour) ought to keep the entire family entertained. On hot summer days, you might also want to check out the water slides at Aquaventura Slidepark, next door. Visitors get to ride a genuine peat train at the outdoor Veenmuseum (half an hour), chugging past traditional huts, a vintage farmhouse and a taproom. A series of displays illustrates the conditions of the peat bog workers who toiled in this area until the 1950s.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fijne camping. Mooi aangelegen en veel faciliteiten. Fietsverhuur aanwezig. Zeer tevreden over…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

C.D. A. Jul 2023

Powered grass campsite (Private restroom amenities)

Liked: Fijne camping. Mooi aangelegen en veel faciliteiten. Fietsverhuur aanwezig. Zeer tevreden over ons verblijf. We hadden een privé toiletgebouw, maar ook de algemene toiletten waren schoon en fijn

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De camping…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	No rating
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Robert B. Jul 2023

Powered grass campsite

Liked: De camping

Disliked: Pitchup.nl

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Clean site

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	8

Anonymous Jun 2023

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Secluded despite large site

Disliked: More shade for motorhome

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Does Buitencentrum Hessenheem have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Buitencentrum Hessenheem dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Buitencentrum Hessenheem? A national park with heath-covered hills and forests, Sallandse Heuvelrug (20 minutes’ drive) is a popular destination for hikers, mountain-bikers and birdwatchers, who might catch glimpses of black grouse and birds of … Read more