FarmCamps De Verloren Kost

Beautiful surroundings

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We are completely dissatisfied with the way we were treated. The owner apparently wasn’t in the mood.
I’ve never written a negative review before. So this must have been really bad.
We arrived on the first day after a long trip, and no one asked how our trip had been—no small talk, just strictly business—even though you’d expect a more … friendly atmosphere at a farm.
During the welcome activity that evening, our children went horseback riding. I would have expected at least a brief chat. Aside from the names of the horses and the girls, there was no further conversation. Nothing educational for the children, such as what a horse eats or what a horse likes. After a few laps, the children wanted to go again. No one else was present at this welcome event. So I asked if they could go for another lap. But no, that wasn’t allowed. The children were even asked, “Did you like it or not?” I thought that was a bit odd, since you could clearly see that the children had enjoyed themselves. A little while later, we went to see the horses, alpacas, and other animals. The animals were fed a few moments later. We would have liked to be asked something like, “Would you like to help?” or “I’m going to feed the animals now.” We just watched and stood there. Nothing. No warmth—just coldness. The animals, on the other hand, were incredibly sweet. We were allowed to pet several horses; they sought out contact with us. And the animals came running toward us. It was really fun.
The tent where we stayed had some large holes and cracks, and there was mold in the tent near the double bed. We didn’t like that, and we didn’t think it was good for anyone’s health, whoever might be staying there.
On the last day, we checked out, and then the owner asked, “You had the pizzas and breakfast.” That in itself was a judgment call. We were really disappointed with our stay. On the plus side: horseback riding, petting animals, the playground, pizza, and a bath. As far as I’m concerned, it’s such a shame. They probably don’t feel like doing it anymore at the end of the season. What a lost cause! Read more Show less

The location is stunning in South Limburg. It’s close to Gulpen, but there are also other day trips in the region, such as the tripoint or the marl caves. There are plenty of nice, cozy restaurants in the area to check out:
The cabins are fully equipped with amenities such as a refrigerator, dishwasher, and coffee maker. It’s clean and tidy, … with comfortable beds and nice linens.

Perhaps we misread the website or had different expectations, which is why we probably won’t be going back. Read more Show less

A fun spot especially for kids.
Great menu. Friendly service.

We headed to the Verloren Kost with high expectations. Unfortunately, our stay was quite a disappointment—something I hadn’t expected given all the positive reviews. The tent wasn’t clean; for example, the bathroom had several spots of mold, and the dishes weren’t clean. The second thing that was disappointing was the lack of peace and quiet. We … had children screaming and shouting next to and in front of our tent until 9:30 p.m., which made it quite difficult for our 2-year-old daughter to sleep. Of course, I expect children and the noise that comes with them, but not that late in the evening. Finally, I found all the animal enclosures to be run-down and even dirty. The petting barn at the petting zoo was completely dilapidated, and there wasn’t a single animal in sight. All in all, not an experience I’d want to repeat, especially considering what we paid (800 euros for 3 nights) and what we got in return—even during peak season. Read more Show less