Acacia
Welcome to Acacia, our biobased holiday cabin in the middle of the food forest of 't Hazelbos in Zelhem. The cabin is built to passive-house principles: an airtight, vapour-open construction with clay-plastered walls and recycled building materials. The result? A wonderful indoor climate in every season, without compromising on comfort or sustainability.
Sustainable and comfortable
Acacia has two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and Nespresso machine, and a bathroom with a heat-recovery rain shower. The underfloor heating runs on a heat pump. A washing machine is available for longer stays. From the living room, garden doors open onto your own terrace overlooking the food forest.
Here you don't have to choose between sustainable and comfortable. Acacia offers both. Pick an apple in the food forest, enjoy the silence of the countryside, and sleep in a house that is as good for you as it is for the earth.
Everything you need
Sleeping
- Up to 5 guests
- Bedroom 1: double bed
- Bedroom 2: 3 single beds
- Bed linen and towels included
Kitchen
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Nespresso machine
- Hob, oven, fridge
Bathroom
- Rain shower with heat recovery
- Washbasin
- Toilet
Sustainability
- Biobased construction
- Passive-house principles
- Clay-plastered walls
- Underfloor heating via heat pump
Outdoors
- Private terrace with garden furniture
- View of the food forest
- Plenty of privacy
- Parking on site, a short walk to the cabin
Other
- Washing machine
- Wi-Fi
- No pets
In the middle of the food forest
Acacia stands in the middle of the food forest of 't Hazelbos: one and a half hectares of edible trees, shrubs and plants. Depending on the season you pick apples, pears, berries, herbs or nuts straight from the branch. In spring the fruit trees blossom, in summer you enjoy the lush green surroundings, in autumn you harvest what the forest gives, and in winter you take in the bare beauty and the silence.
The grounds border the hedgerow landscape of the Achterhoek, one of the quietest regions of the Netherlands. Wooded banks, winding brooks and open farmland set the scene. From 't Hazelbos you can walk and cycle straight into the countryside around Zelhem. The Slangenburg estate, the hills of Montferland and the river IJssel are a short drive away.
If you want to venture further: Doetinchem and Zutphen offer lively town centres with terraces, shops and culture. But most guests come here precisely because there is nowhere they need to be. Just being outside, hearing the birds, and seeing the stars at night. That is the Achterhoek at its best.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by 10 am. Some flexibility is sometimes possible, just ask us.
Are pets welcome?
Unfortunately pets are not allowed in Acacia.
Is there parking?
Yes, you can park for free on the grounds of 't Hazelbos. To keep the grounds free of cars you walk the last stretch to the cabin. You can drop off your luggage at the cabin by car first.
How sustainable is the cabin?
Acacia is built to passive-house principles with biobased and recycled materials. The cabin has clay-plastered walls, underfloor heating powered by a heat pump and a rain shower with heat recovery. The indoor climate is pleasant in every season while using very little energy.
What is there to do in the area?
From 't Hazelbos you can walk and cycle straight into the hedgerow landscape of the Achterhoek. The Slangenburg estate, the hills of Montferland and the river IJssel are a short drive away. Doetinchem and Zutphen offer lively town centres.
What is the cancellation policy?
Up to 30 days before arrival you can cancel free of charge. Between 30 and 14 days before arrival 50% is charged, between 14 and 7 days 75%, and for cancellations less than 7 days before arrival or a no-show the full amount is charged.
How does payment work?
When booking you pay a 30% deposit. The remaining amount is automatically collected 30 days before arrival. You can pay by iDEAL or credit card (Visa, Mastercard).
What guests say
"What a little gem. From the moment we arrived, with wild flowers and fresh apple juice as a welcome, we could tell how much thought has gone into this place. The people behind this cabin are warm and attentive, and make you feel welcome right away."
"As the sun went down we gathered in the fire pit, baking rolls and marshmallows over a crackling fire. The setting sun made way for an incredible starry sky! We would recommend 't Hazelbos to anyone."
"The cabin sits in a wonderfully quiet spot on the owners' land. The food forest is beautifully laid out. Our children loved helping to water the plants in the greenhouses."
"Truly a lovely cabin in an idyllic spot! Lovingly built by the owners with sustainable materials. At the risk of making it harder for ourselves to book it again, we wholeheartedly recommend this place!"
"The cabin has a beautiful modern interior, really comfortable beds and every convenience. This is a true hidden gem in the Achterhoek."
"A beautiful nature cabin in a food forest! There is plenty of privacy, plenty of birds, and you can wander through the food forest. In the evening you watch the sun set from the terrace, and at dusk you hear the little owl that lives in a nest box in the orchard."
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