How much does it cost to stay at Minicamping de Grutte Earen?

From £15.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Minicamping de Grutte Earen

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Peaceful site on a farm just outside the Frisian village of Burum
Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer 25 minutes’ drive; Groningen half an hour
Communal fridge; breakfast service; low light pollution

Named after the huge satellite dishes stationed a couple of miles away, Minicamping de Grutte Earen (literally ‘the big ears’) is a family-friendly site on a 19th-century farm in the northern Dutch province of Friesland. The village of Burum is a short drive away; or (if you want to adopt the Netherlands’ favourite form of transport) a pleasant five-minute bike ride through expansive farmland. Accommodation is on level grassy fields scored by small canals. Within this peaceful, quintessentially Dutch landscape, you should be able to switch off and relax completely, with only the lowing of the cows and the rustling of the wind for company. If you’re into cycling, this is the perfect destination, with quiet, flat roads leading to places like the marshy De Twijzelermieden in about half an hour (10 minutes if driving) and Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer in about one hour (25 minutes if driving). In both places, you can indulge in a spot of birdwatching, trying to catch glimpses of warblers, snipes and kestrels. You might well be hungry after exploring the area on two wheels (or on two feet, if hiking is your pleasure). Time to set up the barbecue and grill a few sausages and veggies, which you can source in the supermarkets at Grijpskerk or Buitenpost (both about five minutes’ drive along the N355 road) and store until dinner time in the communal fridge on site. And before you set up a deckchair to watch the big star-studded sky at night, remember to book your breakfast pastries and bread for the following morning.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Sat, 15 Mar to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Super warm and friendly host. Very welcoming and couldn't be more helpful.…

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Erik H. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Super warm and friendly host. Very welcoming and couldn't be more helpful.
Very clean and tidy, excellent facilities.
Would definitely return.
Thanks for a great stay.
Erik H

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Toller Platz,saubere Anlagen,freundliches Personal,ebene Stellplätze

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Super nette Gastgeber, freundlich und unkompliziert

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Absolutely fabulous! Couldn’t fault it.

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Anonymous Jun 2024

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Beautifully clean cabin and sanitary facilities and a wonderfully peaceful location. The owners were really friendly and very helpful with advice on places to eat and where to visit.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike. It was just what we needed after 2 weeks of wet camping!

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Very friendly. Excellent Facilities. Great location for birdwatching. We plan to return.…

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Clive W. May 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Very friendly. Excellent Facilities. Great location for birdwatching. We plan to return.

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Excellent campsite with spotlessly clean stylish facilities

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Gwen A. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Warm friendly welcome and rural setting.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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Quiet campsite on farm in rural location. Well situated for visits to…

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Catherine H. Aug 2023

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Quiet campsite on farm in rural location. Well situated for visits to Lauensoog National park and Frisian Islands. Off road cycle routes to local towns.
Clean, well-maintained toilets and showers. Level pitches.Electricity available.
Very friendly and helpful owners. Breakfast of smoothie, croissant, bread and egg available for €3.50.
We really enjoyed our time at this site and will definitely visit again.
Lots of interesting birds seen in nearby fields.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Tourer storage facilities

Location

Minicamping de Grutte Earen

Friese Straatweg 11

Burum

Friesland

The Netherlands

9851TA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

53.26417°N
6.22131°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If the kids are getting restless, there are a couple of child-friendly attractions in the vicinity. Residents at the zoo of Speel-en Dierenpark Sanjes Safari (20 minutes) include wallabies, meerkats and flamingos; there’s also a guinea pig village and a large all-weather play area. Family Park Nienoord (half an hour) has tractor rides, bouncy castles and a maze. Climb the Martinitoren in Groningen (half an hour) for far-reaching views of the city, before heading to the distinctive Forum Groningen, with rotating exhibitions and a diverse calendar of events. The University Museum houses science displays (from botany to astronomy) and a collection of medical instruments. There are watersports (canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing) at De Alde Feanen National Park (35 minutes), an area of wetlands, grasslands and reed beds inhabited by assorted birdlife (including a colony of cormorants), plus otters.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog	16.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Badstrand Buren, Ameland	21.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Badstrand Nes, Ameland	22.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Badstrand Hollum, Ameland	28.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Suedstrand - Borkum	28.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is closed from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. No arrivals are permitted between these times.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Minicamping de Grutte Earen have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Minicamping de Grutte Earen dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Minicamping de Grutte Earen? If the kids are getting restless, there are a couple of child-friendly attractions in the vicinity. Residents at the zoo of Speel-en Dierenpark Sanjes Safari (20 minutes) include wallabies, meerkats and flamingos; … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Minicamping de Grutte Earen?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	9 a.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11:30 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Minicamping de Grutte Earen? From £15.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.