Holiday home rentals Drenthe
Looking for a comfortable holiday home in Drenthe, set in natural surroundings? Camping de Berken in Gasselte is the perfect base. You will be staying on the Hondsrug, part of the UNESCO Global Geopark, where forests, heathland and drifting sand create a varied landscape. Whether you want to relax or enjoy walking and cycling, your holiday home is the ideal starting point to explore the real Drenthe.
Camping de Berken is centrally located between Borger, Gieten and Grolloo, on the edge of the Drouwenerzand nature reserve and close to the Gasselterveld and ’t Nije Hemelriek. Here you will experience peace, nature and space, exactly what makes Drenthe so popular.
Luxury holiday home for 8 to 10 people
Our spacious family house for 8 to 10 people is modernly furnished and fully equipped. Enjoy privacy, comfort and freedom, making it ideal for larger families or groups who want to relax together in a natural setting.
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Holiday homes for 2 to 6 people
You can also choose one of our smaller holiday homes for 2, 4 or 6 people. Whether you are planning a quiet weekend away as a couple or a family holiday, there is always an accommodation to suit your needs. Each holiday home has its own terrace, modern facilities and a warm, homely atmosphere.
A holiday in the heart of Drenthe’s nature
Our campsite is located in Gasselte, directly bordering the beautiful Drouwenerzand nature area. From your holiday home, you can walk straight into the forest or cycle to the Gasselterveld and ’t Nije Hemelriek. Discover wide heathland, drifting sand and charming village greens, which is exactly why Drenthe is known for its tranquillity, space and endless walking and cycling routes.
Would you like to know more about the area? Please also view our pages about walking and cycling in Drenthe and nearby day attractions.
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Peace, comfort and nature
A holiday home at Camping de Berken guarantees peace, comfort and nature. During your stay, you can enjoy:
- A quiet location surrounded by nature in Gasselte
- Holiday homes for 2, 4, 6 and 8 to 10 people
- Dogs welcome in several accommodations
- Direct access to forest and the Drouwenerzand
- Fully equipped kitchen and comfortable seating area
- Veranda with outdoor furniture and sunshade or covered terrace
- Modern bathroom and comfortable beds
- Television and free WiFi in all accommodations
- Parking directly next to your holiday home
- Walking and cycling routes starting from the campsite
This is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Drenthe, surrounded by nature and with all the comforts of home.
View prices and availabilityHoliday homes for rent at Camping de Berken
Berkenstudio
- Veranda with pull-out awning
- Dogs permitted
- Flat screen TV
- Bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin
- Fully equipped kitchenette
Berken Studio de Luxe
- Ideal for 2 persons
- Large veranda with pull-out awning
- luxury outdoor set
- Flat screen TV
- 2 Comfortable beds
Hikers’ cabins
- Wooden picnic table
- Central water tap
- Two bunk beds
- 2-burner gas stove
- Table with 4 chairs
4-person rental chalet with front room
- A covered terrace with outdoor set
- View on play area
- Accommodates up to 4 persons
- Fully equiped kitchen
- with sofa, table and 2 chairs
4-person rental chalets de luxe
- Spacious veranda with partial covering
- Master bedroom with two box spring beds
- Bathroom with XL shower cabin and wash basin
- Kitchen located directly at the veranda
- View of children's play area
6-person rental chalets de luxe
- Large veranda with partial covering
- Luxury outdoor set
- 2 Bathrooms
- Accommodates up to 6 persons
- View of children's play area
6-person rental chalet
- Spacious veranda with retractable sun screen
- View of a play area
- Accommodates up to 6 persons
- Living room with sofa and table with 6 chairs
- Bathroom with shower cabin and wash basin
4-person rental chalet with dog
- A covered terrace with outdoor set and dog fence
- View on play area
- Accommodates up to 4 persons and dog(s)
- Fully equiped kitchen
- with sofa, table and 2 chairs
A holiday in the heart of Drenthe’s nature
Guests staying at Camping de Berken quickly discover why Drenthe is known as the greenest province in the Netherlands. From the campsite, you can walk straight into nature and cycle past forests, heathland and traditional village greens.
Discover the most beautiful routes on our page about walking and cycling in Drenthe, enjoy a day by the water at the Gasselterveld and ’t Nije Hemelriek, a well known destination in Drenthe located just minutes from the campsite, or read our blog about ’t Nije Hemelriek for background information and tips for a relaxing day by the water.
From our campsite in Gasselte, you can reach the larger Drenthe towns of Assen and Emmen, as well as the city of Groningen, within half an hour. Ideal for a day of shopping, culture or a visit to Wildlands Adventure Zoo.
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Recommended for a group
Overall rating: 9.0/10 Definitely recommended for a group. Everything is available and parking with 4 cars is no problem.
Nature, peace & space: 4.0/5 We stayed here with 8 adults and that worked out very well. The house is large and fully equipped, both the living room and the kitchen. It is not located directly in the forest, but on the edge, and because the campsite was closed, it was wonderfully quiet. Out of the 8 people, one person did not find the bed comfortable / found it too small, but this is a very tall person. It is not particularly atmospheric, but you create the atmosphere yourself. Wood-burning stove on and a few candles placed. All good!
Maria via Natuurhuisje.nl, October 2025
Beautiful holiday home
We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful holiday home. Very suitable for 8 adults and 2 children. We would happily come back again.
G. via Airbnb, October 2025
Beautiful and comfortable house
Overall rating: 10.0/10 A nice extra: once a week, fresh wood-fired pizzas are baked at the campsite. Highly recommended!
Nature, peace & space: 5.0/5 A warm welcome in a beautiful and comfortable house, where we truly lacked nothing. Everything was spotlessly clean, the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was fully equipped. Even the first cup of coffee and tea had been thought of. The location is perfect for walking in the surrounding forests and visiting other beautiful nature areas. Behind the house there is a small campsite, from which we experienced no disturbance at all. We enjoyed a wonderful stay together with our four-legged friends.
Jacqueline via Natuurhuisje.nl, August 2025
A super luxurious house
Overall rating: 9.0/10 Good facilities, a very complete and luxurious house
Nature, peace & space: 5.0/5 What a super luxurious house, we really enjoyed our stay with 5 adults, two small children and 3 dogs. More than enough space, and you can walk straight from the house into the forest and the heathland. Close to restaurants and the Drouwenerzand amusement park (our children were still a bit too young for it). We had a great holiday.
Karin via Natuurhuisje.nl, April 2025
What a wonderfully spacious house!
Overall rating: 10.0/10 Perfect for us!
Nature, peace & space: 5.0/5 What a wonderfully spacious house! We had a really great weekend here. The surroundings are beautiful and we enjoyed lovely walks in the area with our dogs. We attended a pleasant service in the white church and had some nice encounters. The house has everything you need and the contact with the owner (?) was excellent. We were welcomed by email and a delicious juice was waiting for us. The dogs (Labradors) could enjoy being outside in the partially fenced garden. The house is located on the edge of a campsite, which was still unoccupied. We are certainly considering coming back here again!
E. via Natuurhuisje.nl, March 2025
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