Cottage - 4 persons

A very modern, attractively landscaped park. Nice cottages, clean and well-maintained grounds. Friendly staff.

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This was our first time at EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel. We specifically chose this park because of the beautiful natural surroundings and its convenient location near the Efteling. And it certainly turned out to be a great choice!

Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the lady at the front desk. We also immediately liked the main square: cozy, … atmospheric, and with nice music playing in the background.

Our cottage (number 530) was definitely fine and also had a beautiful location by the pond. The living room was spacious and pleasant; the other rooms were a bit smaller, but certainly sufficient for our stay. In terms of cleanliness, there was still some room for improvement. Here and there, we found dust bunnies and cobwebs.

There’s also plenty to do right at the park itself. The mini-golf course is excellently maintained and a fun activity for young and old alike. The mini-market is on the small side, but it certainly offers enough to pick up the essentials. However, everything is self-service, which isn’t always convenient if you have questions about checkout. The way the sandwiches are displayed could also use some attention. For example, a closed display case would be better than open bins.

We visited the Grand Café twice during our vacation and were greeted warmly both times. The food was exceptionally tasty, the portions weren’t overly large but were definitely sufficient, and the prices are absolutely reasonable. We also found the snack bar—which delivers orders right to your cottage—to be a huge plus. Super convenient and nice!

A great base for anyone who wants to enjoy nature and a visit to Efteling! We’ll definitely be back! Read more Show less

I had a wonderful vacation and the atmosphere was peaceful. Thank you.

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Here is a detailed review focusing (mainly) on the staff. The staff in the “main restaurant,” in particular, was very rude. There was a young man there, around 25–30 years old. His attitude made it clear he wasn’t into it. He seemed uninterested and reacted irritably when we politely asked where our drinks were. I also got the impression that the … staff didn’t take the guests seriously. I noticed several times that they were goofing off behind the counter. I found this very disappointing. There was also a severe staff shortage. The employees who did take their work seriously were working incredibly hard, while the rest of the staff just stood around idly. In the morning, there was no staff in the supermarket.

Food:
The fresh rolls from the supermarket were anything but fresh. We had rolls that crumbled apart like rusks—that’s how dry they were, unfortunately. There were few options, and everything was left out in the bins (which were literally crates sitting in the middle of the supermarket among the boxes). I’m convinced they’ve been “reheating” these rolls in the oven for a few days now.
I also found the snack bar very chaotic. The guys behind the counter were on their phones. As soon as the food was ready, they left it sitting on the counter for a long time because they were too busy chatting. As a result, the food was completely cold and soggy. I mentioned it, and they literally didn’t respond.

Entertainment:
There’s very little entertainment for children and adults. It’s a shame that nothing was organized, like family bingo or a show. There was one guest who did a magic show, but other than that, we didn’t see any entertainment.

To end on a positive note, the cottages were just fine. There was some dust and wear and tear, but the hygiene was good, and the cottage’s interior was very nice and fairly “luxurious.” Read more Show less