FarmCamps De Smulhoeve

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Horse fun and farm adventure at FarmCamps De Smulhoeve

Welcome to FarmCamps De Smulhoeve, a paradise for horse lovers and adventurers! Farmer Karin, farmer Dennis and their three teenagers welcome you to their cozy farm. Take care of your own pony, cuddle alpacas or explore the yard on a go-kart. In addition to all the animals, there is plenty of room to play, from trampolines to a sandbox. With the Efteling and the Loonse en Drunense Duinen around the corner, you will experience an unforgettable vacation full of fun and adventure here.

  • Active farm
  • Own stuffed and groomed pony
  • Alpaca walk
  • Covered cuddle barn
  • Practice somersaults on the trampoline
  • Paradise for young horse girls and boys
  • Help take care of the animals
  • Tennis court
  • Horseshoe pimping
  • Pizza nights
  • Sandwich service on weekends
  • Less than a kilometer from the Efteling
  • Large soccer field
  • Skelters (free to use)
  • Four cuddly alpacas

Facilities and activities at FarmCamps De Smulhoeve

(Sports) activities
  • Soccer field
  • Horseback riding

Activities in the area
  • Theme park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
  • Cycling
  • Museums (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Nature park (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Horseback riding
  • Zoo (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)

Kids and teenagers
  • Educational entertainment
  • Playground (outdoor)
  • Go-kart-rental

Location
  • On a farm

Park facilities
  • WiFi in public area (free)
  • Free parking nearby or at the park

Spoken language
  • Dutch
  • English

Unique properties
  • Small scale park

Holiday park
  • FarmCamps
FarmCamps De Smulhoeve

Surroundings

Happy family at a holiday park with glamping, parents giving piggyback rides to smiling children outdoors.
Scenic landscape near Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant, Netherlands, with heath, grasses, and a serene morning sky.
Sandy landscape with tire tracks and dry grass near Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant, Netherlands, at sunset.

Huis ter Heide (15 min.)

Huis ter Heide is a wonderful place for nature lovers. This quiet nature reserve, near The Smulhoeve, is ideal for walking or cycling. Explore the fens, woods and open fields where you might even spot a roe deer. Bring a picnic and enjoy the silence and the view over the moors. With well-maintained trails and several routes, it is a fine destination for an active day outdoors.

Two giraffes at a holiday park with glamping, standing outdoors with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Photo of a large roller coaster at a holiday park offering glamping accommodations, surrounded by trees.

The Loonse and Drunense Dunes (10 min.)

The Loonse and Drunense Dunes are perfect for adventurers. This vast shifting sand area invites you to hike, bike or horseback ride through sand flats, forests and heathland. Children can play in the sand while you enjoy the fresh air. Take a break at one of the cozy catering establishments on the edge. This special nature reserve offers plenty of opportunities to recharge your batteries in the great outdoors.

Beekse Bergen (20 min.)

Beekse Bergen offers a unique safari experience in the Netherlands. Choose whether to explore the park by car, boat, bus or on foot, and spot impressive animals such as giraffes, lions and elephants. For children, there are interactive activities such as the children's safari and a playground full of adventure. During the safari you get close to the animals, and really get the feeling that you are in the middle of Africa. In the adjacent Speelland, little ones can have fun on the water or in the playground. Plan your visit smartly and enjoy a complete day full of animals, fun and adventure. Whether you are young or old, Beekse Bergen is a destination that will surprise everyone.

The Efteling (5 min.)

The Efteling is a magical theme park where young and old are taken into a world of fairy tales and adventures. Take an enchanted walk through the Fairytale Forest, go over the top in roller coasters such as the Python, or discover the mysterious world of Symbolica. For the little ones, there are quiet attractions, while daredevils can indulge in thrilling rides. Between attractions, you can enjoy good food and the beautiful park setting. The Efteling is more than a day out; it is a place where memories are made. Whether you come for the classic fairy tales or the modern attractions, a visit to this park makes for an unforgettable experience.

Practical information

FarmCamps De Smulhoeve scored with a 9.3

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Summary created out of 40 reviews

Guests are exceptionally enthusiastic about farmer Karin and her team, who provide passionate and warm hospitality to everyone. Children thoroughly enjoy the extensive contact with the animals: grooming, brushing, riding and cuddling ponies, plus feeding other farm animals. Daily activities are organised, such as making pizza, decorating horseshoes and campfires with marshmallows. The luxury tents are fully equipped, the play area with go-karts and trampolines keeps children entertained for hours, and the surroundings offer beautiful walking and cycling opportunities.

  • 08 Aug 2026

    De Smulhoeve was our first Farmcamps experience, and this is truly an amazing place! We’re sold. A one-week vacation felt like three weeks. It’s such a wonderful place to unwind.

    It was our first time at a Farmcamps, and we were a bit hesitant at first, but the kids had a blast. Well, I don’t think we’d want anything else now. The kids had … a blast from early in the morning until late at night. We didn’t even need to go out for a day trip, because the farm is never boring. Feeding and petting the animals, horseback riding, picking up our sweet pony to care for, and letting it graze peacefully near the tent. And the kids are still talking about the amazing trampoline. Life is simple, but oh so relaxing on the farm.

    Farmer Karin is super friendly, caring, and enthusiastic. She has a big heart for both her animals and her guests. She and her husband really make it a party for everyone.
    Is it hot? We’ll happily turn on the sprinklers, or feel free to fill a wheelbarrow with cold water.
    Don’t feel like cooking? They have pizza night twice a week. Delicious, freshly made pizzas, followed by roasting marshmallows over a campfire.
    Feeling a little bored? Then you can enjoy fun activities like hiking with the alpacas or making horseshoe crafts. Or just collect as many stamps as possible on your farm passport to earn your certificate at the end of the week!

    We stayed in a luxury lodge tent. We’ve never slept so well—snug under our comforter, even on the hottest days. The tent cools down quickly. The beds are wonderful, and the shower has a great water pressure. We soon started calling our tent “our little house.” Because aside from the fact that the walls are made of tent fabric, it’s no less luxurious than a vacation cottage. The playhouse, where the kids could sleep downstairs and play upstairs, quickly became the hangout spot for all the kids at the campground—a place to cool off from all the running and playing and catch their breath. Awesome!

    Our pony was incredibly sweet, and we really enjoyed spending time with him. Farmer Karin pairs each child with a suitable pony, and she did a fantastic job. My daughter had never ridden a horse before, and by the end of the week she was walking and trotting around the arena on her own. That saved Mom a lot of running around, haha.

    Besides riding, you can also help take care of the other horses and ponies, and you can even bring your pony back to the tent after riding and in the afternoon. So you really get to enjoy your pony a lot and can keep yourself pretty busy with it if you want to. This does mean tears when it’s time to say goodbye, because we’re going to miss everything—and especially “Big Tommie,” the pony—but this was the first vacation where the kids didn’t get homesick. That says a lot!

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    De Smulhoeve was onze eerste Farmcamps ervaring en dit is echt een geweldige plek! We zijn overtuigd. 1 weekje op vakantie voelde als 3 weken. Wat kom je heerlijk tot rust daar.

    Het was onze eerste keer naar een Farmcamps en we waren wat terughoudend, maar leuk voor de kinderen. Nou we willen niets anders meer denk ik. De kinderen hebben zich kostelijk vermaakt van smorgens vroeg tot savonds laat. Een dagje eropuit was niet nodig, want de boerderij is nooit saai. Dieren voeren en aaien, paardrijden, onze lieve verzorgpony ophalen en lekker bij de tent laten grazen. En de kinderen hebben het nog over de geweldige trampoline. Het leven is simpel, maar o zo ontspannen op de boerderij.

    Boerin Karin is super vriendelijk, betrokken en enthousiast. Ze heeft een groot hart voor haar dieren als ook gasten. Zij en haar man maken er echt een feestje van voor iedereen.
    Is het warm? Zetten we lekker de sproeiers aan of vul gerust een kruiwagen met koud water.
    Heb je geen zin om te koken? Ze hebben 2 x per week pizza avond. Heerlijk versbereide pizza's en daarna lekker marsmallows roosteren boven een kampvuurtje.
    Verveel je je een beetje? Dan kun je leuke activiteiten doen als wandelen met de alpaca's op hoefijzers knutselen. Of gewoon zoveel mogelijk stempels op je boerderijpaspoort verzamelen voor je diploma eind van de week!

    Wij hadden een luxe lodgetent. We hebben nog nooit zo lekker geslapen, heerlijk onder ons dekbedje, zelfs op de hete dagen. Want de tent koelt snel af. De bedden zijn heerlijk en de douche heeft een geweldige straal. We noemden onze tent ook als snel ons huisje. Want buiten het feit dat je muren van tentdoek zijn is het niet minder luxe dan een vakantiehuisje. Het speelhuisje waar ze onderin konden slapen en bovenin konden spelen was al snel het thuishonk van alle kinderen op de camping om even af te koelen van al het rennen en spelen en even bij te komen. Geweldig!

    Onze verzorgpony was geweldig lief en wat hebben we van hem genoten. Boerin Karin koppelt ieder kind aan een passende pony en dat heeft ze top gedaan. Mijn dochter had nog nooit paard gereden en aan het eind van de week ging ze zelf in stap en draf door de bak. Scheelde mama een hoop rennen haha.

    Naast het rijden mag je ook helpen met de andere paarden en pony's, mag je pony ook mee naar de tent na het rijden en smiddags. Je hebt dus ook echt enorm veel plezier van je verzorgpony en bent er ook wel druk mee als je wilt. Dit betekent wel tranen bij afscheid, want wat gaan we alles en vooral 'grote Tommie' de pony missen, maar dit was de eerste vakantie zonder heimwee bij de kinderen. Dat zegt wat!

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  • 12 Jul 2026

    A blissful escape at the pony farm!

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    Zalig onthaasten in de ponyboerderij!

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  • 21 Jun 2026

    We had such a fantastic vacation here. The owners were so sweet, and they paid so much attention to all the kids—there’s so much to do here. The private pony was a huge hit. The kids have been having a blast on the playground all day long. The girls who help out are also super sweet to the kids and make them feel really special by letting them take care of all the animals. It was really, really so much fun!!

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    Wat een fantastische vakantie hebben we hier gehad. Super lieve eigenaren, alle aandacht voor alle kids, je kan hier zoveel doen. De eigen pony was een mega hit. Op het speelveld vermaken de kinderen zich al de hele dag. De meisjes die helpen zijn ook super lief voor de kids en zorgen dat ze zich helemaal speciaal voelen met het verzorgen van alle diertjes. Het was echt zo verschrikkelijk leuk!!

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Frequently asked questions about FarmCamps De Smulhoeve

  1. How far is FarmCamps De Smulhoeve from the city center?

    The farm is less than 5 km from both Kaatsheuvel and Waalwijk.

  2. How far is the nearest supermarket?

    A supermarket is a 5-minute drive from the glamping in North Brabant.

  3. What activities are there to do in the vicinity of FarmCamps De Smulhoeve?

    Visit De Loonse en Drunense Duinen, within walking distance of the farm, with cozy restaurants on the edge of the dunes such as De Roestelberg or Het Genieten. Visit one of the cozy Brabant villages and terraces, go on a day trip to the Efteling, or Monkey Town and Jump XL which are also nearby.

  4. Is smoking allowed in the accommodation?

    Smoking is not allowed in the accommodations.

  5. Can you barbecue at the campsite?

    Yes, barbecue is allowed in the campground.

  6. Are dogs welcome in the park and accommodation?

    Dogs are unfortunately not welcome on this farm. Fortunately, there are plenty of other animals to cuddle with.

  7. What are the check-in and check-out times for FarmCamps De Smulhoeve?
    The check-in at FarmCamps De Smulhoeve starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.
  8. Is FarmCamps De Smulhoeve open all year round?
    No, FarmCamps De Smulhoeve is open from 4 April until 24 October.
  9. Is there a wifi at FarmCamps De Smulhoeve?
    The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).
  10. Is there an entertainment team at FarmCamps De Smulhoeve?
    Yes there's educational entertainment at FarmCamps De Smulhoeve.

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