Little Canvas Escape
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- Seaside glampsite amid sand dunes on Ameland in the Wadden Islands
- A 10-minute walk to Natuurcentrum Ameland; Outdoor Ameland 20 minutes
- Spacious furnished tents; shop and snack bar available next door
Get into the island vibe during your stay in glamping tents at Little Canvas Escape, with a spectacular setting among sand dunes and (literally) steps from the beach on Ameland in the Wadden Islands.
Booking a stay in these capacious pre-erected tents means no roughing it whatsoever – proper beds have quality linen, towels are provided, and there’s plenty of storage for all your gear, as well as thoughtful extras like bunting for that festival feeling.
Each unit also has a fridge and cooking facilities, so you can rustle up alfresco meals on the barbecue, for evenings spent soaking up the sea views from your private deck.
This cosy and intimate glampsite also shares the facilities of neighbouring site Camping Duinoord, so if you don’t want to cook, there’s a canteen and snack bar right next door. There’s also a mini-market for picking up anything you’re forgotten on the food front, and you can order fresh bread every morning.
So… there's luxury and convenience aplenty at Little Canvas Escape, but you still get the feeling of being immersed in nature. This is a place where you can take time to find out what it’s like to walk barefoot through the grass, take a refreshing dip in the sea or simply watch the sun set over the North Sea after a day of exploring Ameland.
Site type
12
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
Pitch types & availability
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Bell tent (four person)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 7.0m width x 5.0m length (23.0ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Bell tent (two person)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 7.0m width x 4.0m length (23.0ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Safari tent (five person)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 7.0m width x 5.0m length (23.0ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Little Canvas Escape
Kievitsweg 3
Nes
Friesland
The Netherlands
9163 KA
Directions Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
53.45446°N
5.77145°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
Left your bikes at home? No problem – rent cycles at Little Canvas Escape and follow bike paths all around Ameland, from the sand dunes edging the North Sea to the dike on the Wadden Sea (15 minutes’ bike ride) coastline. Due to the (almost) ever-present wind, cycling can sometimes be a bit of an effort, so rent an e-bike or electric scooter and take the effort out of pedalling (you are on holiday, after all).
Prefer to do your adventuring on foot? Stroll along the beach to the landmark red-and-white striped Bornrif Lighthouse (about two hours' walk) and see the whole island from its lookout deck. Learn about the island in World War II at the Bunkermuseum Ameland (about two and a half hours' walk), or dodge the history altogether and head for the dinosaur skeletons and aquarium at Natuurcentrum Ameland (10 minutes) if the kids are getting restless.
More strenuous activity needed? Wear everyone out on the rope courses and climbing walls at Outdoor Ameland (20 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badstrand Nes, Ameland | 0.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Buren, Ameland | 2.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Hollum, Ameland | 10.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog | 28.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Hoorn, Terschelling | 28.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Little Canvas Escape have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Little Canvas Escape dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Little Canvas Escape? Left your bikes at home? No problem – rent cycles at Little Canvas Escape and follow bike paths all around Ameland, from the sand dunes edging the North Sea to the dike … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Little Canvas Escape?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.