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Villapark de Hondsrug review

Updated October 17, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team

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Our verdict

Villapark de Hondsrug is a holiday park with detached villas at the forest edge in Exloo, Drenthe. It trades variety for calm, space and privacy in the UNESCO Geopark De Hondsrug and appeals to families and couples seeking nature and quiet.

Key facts

Best for
Quiet villa stays beside forest and heath
Booking fees
Prices include all surcharges↗
Cancellation terms
Free cancellation within 14 days↗
Support channels
Email, Phone↗
Official website
villaparkdehondsrug.nl

Facts checked October 17, 2026, 2 sources

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Detached villas with private gardens and terraces for two to eight guests
  • Direct forest and heath access for walking and cycling from the villa
  • Stylish individual interiors with full comforts plus nearby hotel dining and wellness
  • Dogs stay in selected villas near hunebed sites and village terraces

Cons

  • Single park location at Exloo limits choice of destination
  • Wellness and restaurant facilities sit in the neighboring hotel, not onsite villas
  • Dogs are accepted in only part of the villa range

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Scored 8.5 / 10 by NomadCue.

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Who it suits

  • Couples wanting calm and privacy in nature
  • Families gathering in spacious villas for six to eight
  • Travelers exploring Geopark trails by foot or bike

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travelers wanting lively resorts or many destinations

Detached villas with gardens and terraces

Detached villas stand along the edge of a forest and offer room for two to eight people, each with a private garden and terrace. Several villas welcome dogs, which works well for travelers who prefer to bring a four legged companion. Interiors are individually styled and fitted with the comforts a longer stay needs. Guests who want to unwind can use the next door hotel for meals at its restaurant, or book time at the beauty and wellness center with sauna and steam bath. Fresh bread from a local bakery is also delivered each morning to the grounds.

Forest, heath and the UNESCO geopark

The villa park lies on the edge of the village of Exloo in Drenthe, inside the UNESCO Geopark De Hondsrug in the Netherlands. Walking and cycling routes lead straight from the villas into the forest and onto open heath, with the scenery giving plenty of room for quiet days outdoors. Ancient stone burial monuments and a wildlife park in Emmen are within short reach, while cafes and terraces in the village add a relaxed touch to the day. The setting favors people who value privacy, nature and space.

Our full take

Holiday park with detached villas at the edge of the forest in Exloo, Drenthe, in the Hondsrug UNESCO Geopark.

How Villapark de Hondsrug compares

Frequently asked questions

Where is Villapark de Hondsrug located?+

The park stands at the edge of Exloo, a village in Drenthe, inside the UNESCO Geopark De Hondsrug. Guests walk or cycle directly from their villa into forest and heath. Hunebed sites, Wildlands in Emmen and cozy village terraces lie a short distance away.

What do the holiday villas include?+

All houses are detached and offer privacy with an own garden and terrace. They sleep two to eight guests and feature unique stylish interiors with full comforts. Spacious six and eight person villas support family gatherings in a calm setting.

Who enjoys a stay at Villapark de Hondsrug?+

The park appeals to couples and families who value rest, space and privacy in nature. Hikers and cyclists enjoy direct routes into woods and heath plus nearby villages and sights. Guests seeking lively entertainment will find the mood quieter and more relaxed.

What facilities are available during a stay?+

Guests use the atmospheric restaurant in the neighboring hotel for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The hotel also hosts a Beauty and Wellness Center with sauna and mint steam bath. A local bakery delivers fresh rolls daily except one weekday, and a golf course lies in the surroundings.

How many guests can the villas accommodate?+

The villas are sized for between two and eight people, so couples, small families and larger groups can all find a fitting home. Each property comes with its own garden and terrace. Guests needing more space can compare the different villa sizes before settling on a stay.

What can guests do near the villa park?+

Guests can walk or cycle straight into the surrounding forest and heath. Prehistoric stone monuments, a wildlife park and village cafes are all close by. The hotel next door adds dining and a wellness area for those who want to relax after a day outside.

Sources

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Villapark de Hondsrug

Quiet villa stays beside forest and heath

8.5/10Visit