Kampeerverblijf De Donderheide

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Communal shelter in the glamping area (added by manager 04 Aug 2023)

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Bell tent with outside seating (added by manager 10 jul 2023)

Spacious grass pitches (added by manager 10 jul 2023)

On-site pool (added by manager 10 jul 2023)

Small, quiet and green Flanders site surrounded by hikes and cycles
Antwerp and Brussels 40 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Tomorrowland
Playground, outdoor games and small pool on site; animals to meet

Oh, you’re going to have so many things to choose from when it comes to planning days out around here. Kampeerverblijf De Donderheide is in peaceful and green Flanders surroundings, so there are lots of options around for bike and walking trails – but it’s also handily placed between Brussels and Antwerp (about 40 minutes’ drive from either) so you can throw city strolls into the mix too. All of this means you can tailor your break as you please, picking and choosing as you go – will it be fishing, kayaking or lake swimming nearby, or setting off for museums and major attractions in the big city? Lier (10 minutes’ drive) and Mechelen (20 minutes) are also nearby for urban wanders and amenities like shops – and the music fans among you may also like to know that the Tomorrowland festival site is only about 20 minutes away by car. Whatever you choose to do with your days, here you’ll be staying at a small and cosy site where you’ll share space with resident animals including goats, chickens, cats and a very friendly dog. You might spot wilder visitors too, as things like squirrels, deer, frogs and hedgehogs sometimes put in an appearance on site. There’s a very friendly atmosphere on site, with guests encouraged to socialise at the communal area (with covered lounge seats, picnic tables and a campfire area with pretty lighting) and borrow various outdoor games. There’s also a decent-sized playground, a large trampoline (with a safety net) and a small above-ground pool (2 x 4 metres) where kids can cool off on warm days. A supermarket is about five minutes’ drive away for any picnic/barbecue supplies you may need; fresh bread and other breakfast bits can be ordered on site for morning deliveries.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very friendly and quiet. Lovely and relaxed. Very clean.…

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

Hugh A. Sept 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly and quiet. Lovely and relaxed. Very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Hugh for your nice review and for choosing to stay with us. We are always happy when our guests have a good time at our small campsite. We hope to welcome you again, perhaps for a little longer! Many greetings Tania and Bianca

Don't stay here.

Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Iain T. Sept 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: The site was a pop-up one and badly sign posted, the grass was 8 inches long and the facilities minimal. We chose to move on. Did you check this site before you offered it Pitch-up?

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello did you check our site before you give us a review Iain? Dear Our camping pitches look exactly the same as shown in the photos. That should give you an idea of what it looks like. We are an authentic, friendly campsite where we as operators do everything possible to satisfy our guests. We indeed do not have demarcated pitches, neatly lined up with hedges. If that's what you're looking for, you'd better not stay with us ;-) What we do offer is conviviality and some facilities, such as cooking facilities, seating, BBQ, hot showers and toilet paper, dishwashing liquid; all this without an additional charge.. Such a shame that you didn't even bother to visit the reception, because the grass was 8 inches tall that day due to the incessant rain! We hope that you still had a pleasant stay elsewhere, and we would still like to welcome the more adventurous camper, we kindly greet you Mr. T.

Pleasant reception from the owner. Very nice pitch with gravel hard standing.…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Jonathan P. Sept 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Pleasant reception from the owner. Very nice pitch with gravel hard standing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: hello Jonathan, thank you for your kind review, thank you for staying with us. You were pleasant guests. We hope to welcome you again another time, Kind Regards Tania and Bianca

Very friendly owners. They were flexible on arrival time and when…

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

Jack B. Sept 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly owners. They were flexible on arrival time and when we needed to book another night stay at short notice. A new site this year, good facilities (EHU, clean toilets and showers, pot washing). Very rural location but I imagine great for walking and cycling (we were attending a wedding so didn't have time to venture). Very quiet with occassional aircraft noise but nothing that's going to disturb your sleep. There were cooking facilities also but this may have been for the permanent pitched tents they have as an option if you don't have your own tent. There was a covered 'lounge' area where you can sit and chat but this is nearer the host property and unfortunately we didn't have time to try this. The site had a deluge of rain just before we arrived and was waterlogged in some areas. It drained away by the morning and we had parked close to the access road so no problems driving off in our campervan. Remember to take ID for registration, my passport was scanned. All in all would thoroughly recommend.

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From the manager: Thank you very much Jack for your stay at our campsite and your very nice review and beatiful words. We are very happy you had a goor time and it was nice having you here. We hope to meet you again sometime. Kind greetings Bianca and Tania

Lovely lady greeted us and peaceful place to stop the night very…

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely lady greeted us and peaceful place to stop the night very clean toilets and shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello, Thank you very much for your nice review, it was nice having you here and we would like to welcome you again sometime. Kind greetings Bianca

Great opportunity to rest nearby Antwerp …. place in development

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Easy going, simple but practicable

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Klaus Dieter, Thank you for your stay at our campsite and for your nice review. We hope you had a great time on Tomorrowland and hope to welcome you back on another time. Kind regards Bianca and Tania

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

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

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

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

Forest

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Kampeerverblijf De Donderheide

Donderheide 6

Lier

Antwerp

Belgium

2500

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Brussels +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.08463°N
4.56309°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 you’re in the mood for outdoor activities, you can start by taking a short bike ride or walk (five minutes/20 minutes respectively) to 'T Fort Koningshooikt, for some fishing or an Airsoft adventure. For something a little gentler, there’s a beach and swimming pond at De Nekker recreation centre (15 minutes’ drive) or boating, kayaking and paddleboarding on the Binnen-Nete in Lier (10 minutes). The lovely city of Antwerp (40 minutes) is well worth a visit, to visit the zoo, explore the Rubens House and perhaps sample a local beer or two. The ornate facades of Brussels’ Grand Place and Royal Palace are about 40 minutes away as well. Closer to home, Mechelen (20 minutes) has a zoo, the Technopolis science museum and a good collection of interesting buildings, including colourful houses and a cathedral where you can climb the tower for excellent views.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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

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

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is closed from noon to 3 p.m.. No arrivals are permitted between these times.
Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 02/07 and 30/09.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does Kampeerverblijf De Donderheide have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Kampeerverblijf De Donderheide dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Kampeerverblijf De Donderheide? If you’re in the mood for outdoor activities, you can start by taking a short bike ride or walk (five minutes/20 minutes respectively) to 'T Fort Koningshooikt, for some fishing or an … Read more