Koekoek en de Waard
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- Small-scale waterfront site in IJlst with boat moorings and harbour
- A 15-minute cycle from Sneek and a 10-minute drive from Heeg
- Communal stretch tent with a bar, fridges and picnic tables
Planning to tour Friesland by boat and/or bike? You’ll be well placed for either (or both) when you stay at Koekoek en de Waard. This small-scale site is right on the waterfront in IJlst (between Sneek and Heeg), with its own boat moorings and space to launch your craft from the harbour.
It’s a very bike-friendly spot too, with plenty of cycle paths nearby, including one that will take you to Sneek in about 15 minutes. Once there, you can pick up the Eleven Cities cycle route for a comprehensive tour of the area (or just choose a shorter section if you don't fancy the full 200km circuit…)
This is a friendly little site so don’t be afraid to ask the team for their recommendations for route and destinations, however you’re travelling around. Those who don't have their own boat can arrange tours in either IJlst or Sneek, or just settle on the site's dock to watch the boats go by (perhaps also taking a swim if you like).
The site’s location within IJlst is a handy one, with a supermarket 150 metres away, restaurants within walking distance and a railway station 15 minutes' walk away.
Koekoek en de Waard is a pretty green site with a variety of plants around the gardens and a small stretch tent serving as a communal space for guests, with picnic tables, a bar and two fridges. There’s also an amenities building with two separate shower areas and two toilet areas, plus a washing machine for laundry day.
Site type
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Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
Wifi at the unit/site
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Koekoek en de Waard
Sneekerpad 6
IJlst
Friesland
The Netherlands
8651 NE
Directions Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
53.01198°N
5.62438°E
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
Start local with some time exploring IJlst – the ‘overtuinen’ (meaning ‘front gardens’), just over the road, provide a lovely green space for activities – and it’s also a short walk to De Rat working sawmill and Houtstad IJlst, a museum about the shipbuilding and wood industries.
A little further afield, you can head to Sneek (15 minutes’ cycle/10 minutes’ drive) to explore the canals and see the famed red-brick Waterpoort, or to Heeg (10 minutes’ drive) for various watersports and sailing activities. Harlingen (half an hour) and Leeuwarden (35 minutes) are two more of the ‘Eleven Cities’ that are close by; both have history-filled streets and museums to visit.
To see some of the area’s natural landscapes, make tracks to De Alde Feanen National Park (40 minutes) for boat tours and birdwatching, or Weerribben-Wieden National Park (50 minutes) for watersports, walks and wildlife watching.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingerstrand, Harlingen | 22.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Koekoek en de Waard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Koekoek en de Waard dog friendly? No View all features
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