De Pauwenhof
Holiday home De Pauwenhof for twenty Person
Description
THE UNIQUE STORY, TOLD BY THE HOUSE OWNER
This North Holland farmhouse built in 1876 is built on a wooden structure, which the homeowner says is a great building material. He has taken the step of making the farm completely sustainable. Where it used to be heated by the cattle in the middle of the farmhouse, it was done with coal, then oil and then gas. Today, everything in the farmhouse is electric. The 15,000 kWh of electricity required for this is obtained via solar panels. The thatched roof already provided a lot of insulation but another metre of insulation with PIR plates has been added, the windows are all made of HR++ insulation glass, the central heating is wood-fired and the lighting consists of LED lamps.
Because there is room for 20 people, it is popular with larger families and groups of friends. Because of the enormous garden there is enough space to enjoy being outside. Despite being an 'old' farm, the interior has a very spacious and modern design in which a number of authentic details have been retained.
Many people who come here explore the surroundings. Here, you are close to the North Sea beach and on the other side you will find the Markermeer lake. It is easy to cycle to the beach and through the natural dunes, but the city of Alkmaar, with its famous cheese market, is also nearby. In the spring, the flower fields in this area are, of course, not to be missed. The house is equipped with super fast WiFi because there is now fibre optic cable in the outskirts of Noord-Holland. This is very important because nowadays everyone brings telephones and tablets on holiday.
The owners are proud to mention the farm has zero impact on the environment, the heating of the water is done by means of phase transformation material. A 10-kilogram block of salt that solidifies from a liquid to a solid when there is a demand for hot water. This is done by stopping the ions moving with an electric signal. This entire process provides enough energy to bring 280 litres of water to a temperature of 70 degrees. A simple concept but oh so effective and it requires absolutely no maintenance.
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On the map
- Centre 3km
- Seabeach (2) 7km
- Shopping 2km
- Bus stop 1km
- Tourist information 9km
- Train station (2) 4km
- Airport 46km
- Restaurants (2) 12km
Rating and reviews
This accommodation scores
an average of 3/5
The house is in a very pleasant and quiet location, there is plenty of outdoor seating around the house. The connection is very good in the nearby village of Heiloo, there is a train station where you can take the express train to Amsterdam in 30 minutes. The sea can be reached very quickly by car, as can the city of Alkmaar. The owners are very competent in dealing with guests, consistently friendly and courteous, and they always have a tip ready for what else you can experience in the area. The object is even more impressive in reality than in the pictures. Everything is very well maintained, it is all in all a perfect destination for large groups or several families who want to spend a nice time together.
We had a successful weekend with our group of friends in the Pauwenhof. The house is spacious and fully equipped, the beds are excellent. The owners live on site and are friendly and helpful.
Very spacious house with many rooms and retreats. Many recreational opportunities at the house
Wat een fantastische ervaring! Onze familie van 15 had de perfecte uitje in dit ruime boerderij, Het interieur is prachtig modern en toch authentiek, We hielden vooral van de grote tuin, waar de kinderen vrij konden rondrennen, De keuken was goed uitgerust, waardoor het gemakkelijk was om samen maaltijden te bereiden, Bovendien, zo dicht bij Alkmaar en het Noordzeestrand maakte onze excursies een fluitje van een cent, Sterk aanbevolen voor grotere groepen!
Zoveel ruimte voor activiteiten! De decoratie is een mix van modern en rustiek, wat een grote gezellige sfeer geeft, En de buitenruimte? Chef's kiss
Ons verblijf op de boerderij was absoluut heerlijk! De ruime indeling bood perfect plaats aan onze grote familie, en de kinderen vonden het fantastisch om in de enorme tuin te spelen, De duurzaamheidinspanningen waren indrukwekkend, en het voelde goed om te weten dat we in een milieuvriendelijke omgeving waren, Sterk aanbevolen voor familieweken!
