Farmhouse group accommodation
Group accommodation in a
Drenthe farmhouse
A converted Drenthe farmhouse with a thatched roof, set up as group accommodation for 2 to 36 people. The atmosphere of a farmhouse, but without bunk beds.
- Opened after the conversion
- 2012
- Rooms with a private bathroom
- 17
- Bunk beds
- 0
- Walk to woods and heathland
- 5 min
The story
From farmhouse to group accommodation
Ruurd Doorten
Owner, Orvelter Hof
Orvelter Hof is a former Drenthe farmhouse in Witteveen, with a thatched roof, a spacious yard and meadows all around. In 2010 the former group accommodation Imkerhof was taken over. The wish was to create a luxurious yet cosy and homely accommodation with plenty of privacy for the guests.
After a thorough renovation, with much of the work done in-house, the doors opened in 2012 under the name Orvelter Hof. Every bedroom was given its own bathroom in the process. Ruurd Doorten has been the owner since 2021.
From the outside it is still a farmhouse. Inside you will find no dormitories, but seventeen twin rooms.
The farmhouse
What remains of the farmhouse
The atmosphere is in the building and the yard, not in how the bedrooms are furnished.
- 01
The thatched roof
The thatched roof that makes the farmhouse recognisable from afar.
- 02
The yard
A spacious yard with picnic tables on the grass, a south-facing terrace and a covered area.
- 03
Wood and beams
Wooden floors and old beams in the corridors and the shared spaces.
- 04
Woods and meadows
Meadows around the house, and the woods begin at the end of the drive.
Farmhouse or basic group farm?
Two kinds of farm
If you are looking for farmhouse group accommodation, you will often end up at a basic group farm. That is something different from Orvelter Hof, and it helps to know the difference before you book.
A basic group farm
Dormitories with bunk beds
Shared showers and toilets
Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding
Often a low price per person
Orvelter Hof
17 twin rooms with box-spring beds
Your own toilet, shower and washbasin in every room
Beds made up with linen on arrival
Rent for the whole house, no other guests
If you are mainly after the lowest price and do not mind a dormitory, a basic group farm will suit you better. If you want the atmosphere of a farmhouse with the comfort of your own bathroom, you have come to the right place.
About the comfort at Orvelter HofOutdoors
Space in the yard
The yard is car-free once everyone has parked. There is a playground with a bouncy castle next to the terrace, a volleyball court and enough grass for a game of football.
Woods and heathland are a five-minute walk away. The museum village of Orvelte, with its old farmhouses and workshops, is two kilometres away.
- Playground with bouncy castle
- Volleyball court
- South-facing terrace
- Orvelte 2 km away
Frequently asked questions
About the farmhouse
No. It is a converted farmhouse, but without dormitories or bunk beds. There are 17 twin rooms with box spring beds and a private bathroom.
For 2 to 36 people. You always rent the whole venue, so there are no other guests.
In 2027 a weekend costs from € 2,950 for the whole house. With thirty people, a low-season weekend with all compulsory charges comes to about € 141 per person.
No, it is no longer a working farm. Guests' pets are not allowed either.
Stay in a Drenthe farmhouse
Check the booking module to see which periods are free, or let us know when you would like to come and how many of you there will be.
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- 02Group accommodation DrentheThe house, the costs and the surroundings at a glance.
- 03Group accommodation in WitteveenThe village, the address and the directions.
- 04Family weekendThree generations under one roof, with a sample programme.