Papillon Country Resort

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Unwind in Twente at 5-star camping Papillon Country Resort

Unwind at Papillon Country Resort, a 5-star campsite in Twente. Explore local natural treasures like the Lutterzand and Springendal, head out for hiking or mountain biking adventures in the countryside, or take a trip to Castle Bad Bentheim just across the border in Germany. Back at the glamping site, cool off in the pool, or live it up at the recreational pond. Also take a look at the petting zoo and end the day with a snack and drink at one of the catering facilities.

  • Indoor and outdoor playground
  • Pool
  • Luxury glamping accommodations
  • Bike rental
  • At natural areas such as Lutterzand and Springendal
  • Discotheque
  • Animation team
  • Catering establishments
  • Playgrounds
  • Sports Fields
  • Petting Zoo
  • Store
  • Children's pool
  • Gnome trail in the forest
  • Free wifi available

Facilities and activities at Papillon Country Resort

(Sports) activities
  • Fitness area
  • Bicycle rental
  • Ping pong table
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing pond
  • Soccer field
  • Volley ball court
  • Sand beach

Activities in the area
  • Cycling
  • Museums (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Mountain biking
  • Nature park (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Picturesque villages
  • Fishing
  • Walking
  • Tennis
  • Zoo (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)

Kids and teenagers
  • Entertainment
  • Disco
  • Mini disco
  • Children's farm
  • Kids club
  • Playground (both)
  • Bouncy castle

Location
  • By the water

Park facilities
  • Reception
  • Charging point for electric car
  • Supermarket
  • WiFi in public area (free)
  • Shop
  • Free parking nearby or at the park

Spoken language
  • Dutch
  • English

Swimming pool
  • Swimming cap not required
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water slide
  • Paddling pool
  • Near a lake

Unique properties
  • 4 / 5 star campsite

Food & Beverage
  • Pizzeria
  • Bakery
  • Bar
  • Takeaway meals
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Papillon Country Resort

Surroundings

Peaceful river at sunrise with mist and green vegetation, taken at a holiday park offering glamping stays.
Church in Bad Bentheim, Lower Saxony, Germany
Church tower and Ferris wheel beside each other in Denekamp, Overijssel, Netherlands, on a cloudy day.

Dive into the natural areas

Glamping Country Resort de Papillon has a beautiful location in the nature of Twente. A visit to the various nature reserves should not be missed. Take the bike to nature reserve Springendal or drive there in 20 minutes. While walking through the green area you can hear the soothing sound of narrow streams and small waterfalls in the background. Follow different trails through the park and admire the hills, meadows and lakes. Lutterzand is also worth a visit, and is a 10-minute drive or 20-minute bike ride away. Walking through this vast nature reserve, you will be surrounded by junipers, heaths and pine forests. The place for a relaxing walk or bike ride.

A family rides bikes along a forest trail surrounded by trees at a holiday park offering glamping.
Hiking - Vodatent - Campingpark de Vuurkuil - Hulshorst - Gelderland - Netherlands

Back in time at Bad Bentheim Castle

Another getaway across the German border is a visit to the beautiful Bad Bentheim Castle. This castle was first mentioned in the 11th century. Climb the towers for the best views, take a peek into the lives of the Counts of Bentheim and learn more about the castle's history. There are also several pieces of playground equipment around the castle, so it's an ideal day out for young and old alike. Combine your visit with the castle with a visit to the town. Here you will find cozy streets and several restaurants. End the day well with a nice dinner, and then unwind in your luxury safari tent at the glamping in Twente.

Mountain biking in Twente

Around the glamping in Twente is a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. Cycling, mountain biking or just plain biking. The hilly landscape offers plenty of options. Choose to go out into the surroundings on your own, or take to the bike with a mountain bike guide. Via Actief Twente it is possible to plan a tour, following the most beautiful trails. There are options for beginners, but also for advanced bikers!

Animal spotting in Germany

Country Resort de Papillon is located near the German border. A fun outing for the whole family is a day trip to Nordhorn Zoo. Within fifteen minutes' drive you reach this zoo in Germany, where you will be met by special animals. From prairie dogs to bisons, these impressive animals can all be viewed here. There are also playgrounds and catering facilities, so there is plenty to do!

Practical information

  • Check-in: 16:00, check-out: -10:00
  • Opened from 31 March until 29 October
  • wiFi in public area (free)
  • Free parking nearby or at the park
  • Charging point for electric car
  • Booking conditions
  • Cancellation conditions

Papillon Country Resort scored with a 8.1

79 reviews

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Summary created out of 79 reviews

The campsite offers spacious pitches and features various facilities including fishing lakes, a swimming pool and play areas for children. Staff and reception are often experienced as friendly and helpful, with good service. However, cleanliness of sanitary facilities and general tidiness remain a concern, with several guests complaining about dirty toilets, cobwebs and poor maintenance.

  • 02 Sep 2026

    Nice park! Friendly staff, very helpful! Kids can have a blast at this park

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    Leuk park! Vriendelijk personeel, erg behulpzaam! Kids kunnen zich super vermaken op dit park

    Review from Google
  • 01 Sep 2026

    Our third visit to this site and we still love it. Just out of height of season it’s fairly quiet. Lots for everyone to do, friendly staff, great clean facilities, decent sized pitches. We enjoyed some lovely walks and time in the pool, very relaxing. My only gripe is you can’t adjust the temperature on the showers, but they are warm, I just … like them hotter! The bags they give you are awesome shopping bags 🛍️ We don’t have young children, but the little ones seemed to be well catered for and there were some lovely dogs around too. I have no doubt we will be back again on our travels.

    Review from Google
  • 27 Aug 2026

    We’ve been here twice to camp, and we have to say the kids’ activities are top-notch—they’re constantly coming up with new ways to keep the kids entertained no matter the weather, which we really appreciate.

    Spootyland offers arts and crafts for kids.
    Games for bad weather.
    The pool is great for bad weather; it also has an outdoor … area when

    Or you can enjoy the beach with its slide and bouncy castle when the weather is nice

    Our daughter is crazy about Spooty
    She’d love to stay with him all the time :-)

    The entertainers put on musicals—our last night they performed *Aladdin*, which was great; everyone had fun, young and old alike

    The campground is well-maintained, and I can’t say a single bad thing about it

    As I said, this was our second time there, and we’ll definitely stop by again for a long weekend

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    Wir waren zum 2 mal hier zum campen und müssen sagen die Animation für die Kinder top es wird sich ständig was ausgedacht um die Kinder bei Wind und Wetter zu beschäftigen was wir hier sehr loben

    Spootyland bietet basteln für Kinder an
    Spielen bei schlechtem Wetter
    Das Schwimmbad ist super um bei schlechten Wetter es hat auch einen ausenbereich bei gutem Wetter

    Oder man nutzt den Strand mit rutsche und springberg bei gutem Wetter

    Unsere Tochter ist verrückt nach Spooty
    Würde am liebsten bei ihm bleiben :-)

    Die Animateure studieren Musicals ein unser letzter abend wurde Aladdin aufgeführt das war super alle hatten spaß ob groß oder klein

    Der Campingplatz ist gepflegt und ich kann da nichts schlechtes sagen

    Wie gesagt waren zum 2 mal da werden bestimmt mal wieder auf ein langes Wochenende vorbeischauen

    Review from Google
  • 26 Aug 2026

    Great place
    . We'll definitely be back.

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    Super Platz
    Wir kommen bestimmt wieder

    Review from Google
  • 22 Aug 2026

    Wonderful program for kids: 5/5! Unfortunately, our cabin was infested with mice, and despite multiple complaints, nothing was done to fix the problem. All the drawers, cabinets, and corners were full of droppings. 0/5

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    Wunderbares Programm für Kinder: 5/5! Leider war unsere Hütte von Mäusen befallen und trotz mehrfacher Reklamation wurde keine Abhilfe geschaffen. Sämtliche Schubladen, Schränke und Ecken waren voller Kot. 0/5

    Review from Google
  • 19 Aug 2026

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Frequently asked questions about Papillon Country Resort

  1. How far is Papillon Country Resort from the center of Denekamp?

    The center of Denekamp is a 7-minute drive away.

  2. Is Papillon Country Resort a child-friendly glamping site?

    Yes. There are playgrounds, swimming pools, a recreational pond, sports fields and an entertainment team.

  3. What activities are there to do near Papillon Country Resort?

    This glamping is located in nature-rich Twente, a beautiful region full of hiking and biking trails. Cross the German border to visit Castle Bad Bentheim or go to Nordhorn Zoo.

  4. Does Papillon Country Resort in Denekamp have a swimming pool?

    Yes, there is an indoor pool whose roof opens in nice weather. There is also a separate children's pool and a recreational pond with a sandy beach.

  5. Can there be fishing at Papillon Country Resort?

    Yes, there is a fishing pond.

  6. What are the check-in and check-out times for Papillon Country Resort?
    The check-in at Papillon Country Resort starts at 16:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.
  7. Is Papillon Country Resort open all year round?
    No, Papillon Country Resort is open from 31 March until 29 October.
  8. Is there a restaurant at Papillon Country Resort?
    Yes there's a pizzeria and a restaurant at Papillon Country Resort. Besides that the park offers a bar, some takeaway meals and a snack bar.
  9. Is there a wifi at Papillon Country Resort?
    The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).
  10. Is there a camping store at Papillon Country Resort?
    Yes, at Papillon Country Resort you'll find a supermarket, a shop and a bakery.
  11. Is there an entertainment team at Papillon Country Resort?
    Yes there's entertainment at Papillon Country Resort. Besides that the park offers disco and mini disco.
  12. Can I charge my electric car at Papillon Country Resort?
    Yes, at Papillon Country Resort you'll find a charging point for electric car.
  13. Is there a bike rental facility at Papillon Country Resort?
    Yes, at Papillon Country Resort you'll find a bicycle rental.

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