Vacation

The modern recreational water villa of over 95 m2 is an example of Dutch Design. Large glass walls offer a view of the surrounding nature with a great variety of birds, deer and rare species. The sheltered garden at the quay has several lounge areas and a private small port. In the postseason, and in the evenings, it is an oasis of calm, relaxed space. In the high season you will see a variety of passing boats coming from Giethoorn towards one of the many lakes; holiday and longboats, canoes and local boats serving for the transport of cane and cattle. A unique location to get away to relax and a good starting point to explore the various attractions of Overijssel, Giethoorn and the Weerribben-Wieden National Park.
Water Villa Intermezzo combines living on water with the shelter of the country, minimalist Dutch Design with absolute luxury in an ever-changing landscape of the wetlands.

Internet, gas, electricity, tax is included in the price, Also Bedlinen, Towels and Kitchen package are included. A boat is for rent.

Bath, Shower, WC

Balcony/Terrace, Garden, Barbecue Spot

air-conditioner, safe, central heating

Gas Cooker, Refrigerator, Deep-Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dishes, Water heater, Coffeemaker, Toaster, Silverware, Drinking glasses

Radio, TV, Hi-Fi System, Washing-maschine, drier, Bicycles, Boat, Sonnenliegen, Bedclothes, Towels, W-LAN, vacuum cleaner, garden furniture

Cleaning Staff, Guide

It is so peaceful, so different and has such simple beauty that it hardly seems real – gently gliding along small canals past old but pretty thatched-roof farmhouses.

You can turn down a “side street” (another small canal) and drift under a wooden bridge where an elderly resident may be strolling over to see a neighbor. No this is not Venice, or Amsterdam.

It is too quiet, too serene and remote. It is so calm that its nickname of the “Dutch Venice” may give a false impression of size and crowds and commercialism.

Here in Holland’s water village of Giethoorn the loudest sound you can normally hear is the quacking of a duck or the noise made by other birds.

Giethoorn is in the province of Overijssel in the east of the Netherlands, a green and still area.

Giethoorn is at the centre of Overijssel’s canal system. Indeed, the little village is so dependent on its waterways, many of the houses cannot be reached by road. When the postman delivers the mail he travels by punt.

Giethoorn
Giethoorn

Boating has been a popular tourist attraction here for years, with 90km of canoe trails and scores of motorboats to rent, but now, instead of conventional outboard motors, the hire shops stock so-called ‘whisper boats’ – dinghies driven by electric motor.

Giethoorn’s name originates from the first inhabitants’ discovery of hundreds of goat horns (gietehorens) in the marshland, remnants of a 10th-century flood.

Today no goat horns will be found here, but the vegetation is quite distinct still. Here you will find yourself on the edge of vast series of lakes and canals, ideal for boaties, angling and paddle-cycling.

Boat Rental, fishing

Schiphol (130 Kilometer)

Steenwijk (10 Kilometer)

A32 (10 Kilometer)

in 8 Kilometer