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Welcome to this beautiful holiday home, where comfort and relaxation come together in an idyllic setting. As soon as you step inside, you are welcomed by a spacious and bright living room with a modern open kitchen and a cozy sitting area by the cozy fireplace. Through the large sliding doors you step onto the terrace, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the water.
The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need for a carefree holiday, including a combi oven, 4-burner hob, Nespresso machine, spacious refrigerator with separate freezer, and a dishwasher. Cooking becomes a real pleasure here!
On the ground floor you will find a luxurious bathroom with a walk-in (rain) shower and a lovely bath, perfect for a moment of relaxation. There is also a separate toilet for extra comfort.
Upstairs there are three charming bedrooms, two of which have a spectacular view of the Slotermeer. Each room has handy chests of drawers, so you will immediately feel at home.
This house is ideal for up to 6 people, including children. The garden is a true play paradise for the little ones, with a trampoline, the possibility to fish from your own jetty, take a dip in the water or explore the area with the surfboard and paddles. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the outdoor dining table, relax on the comfortable lounge sofa by the water, and experience cozy evenings by the outdoor fireplace. The possibilities are endless, and with a surfboard and BBQ at your disposal, the holiday feeling is complete. And of course, you always stay connected with excellent wifi throughout the house and garden.
Parking is no problem, with ample free parking right in front of the door. If desired, you can store your trailer during your stay in consultation with the manager.
For extra convenience, you can rent our bed linen for only € 13.50 per person, or bring your own single bed linen.
Ready for an unforgettable holiday? This house has everything you need to ensure you have a wonderful stay!
Location
Balk is a true paradise for water sports enthusiasts and offers the perfect environment for an unforgettable holiday. This holiday home is beautifully situated on a holiday park, directly on the Slotermeer, with its own jetty. Step into your boat or on your SUP and explore the lake at your own pace. After a day on the water, you can walk to the charming centre of Balk in just 20 minutes, where you will find cosy shops and supermarkets. Here you will experience the ideal mix of adventure, relaxation and comfort!
Special about this accommodation
Escape to a waterfront paradise with this beautiful holiday home, where luxury and nature come together. Your own 15-metre jetty, including a swimming ladder, is ready for your boat. Step onto the Slotermeer to sail, swim, surf or paddle board—the possibilities are endless!
This recently refurbished holiday home is the perfect place to unwind. Enjoy the spacious, luxurious open kitchen, relax by the cosy fireplace, and unwind in one of the three comfortable bedrooms, two of which have a breathtaking view of the beautiful Slotermeer.
The large garden offers several terraces, so you can enjoy the outdoors at any time of the day. Relax on the lounge sofa by the water, share meals at the large dining table, or enjoy the evening sun on the sofa in the front garden.
Experience ultimate relaxation and enjoy the best of outdoor life in this unique holiday home!
Important to know
The house is located in a quiet park and is not rented to (groups of) young people under 27 years of age or used for business purposes. In addition, it is not allowed to give parties and/or celebrations there.
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The liberation of Friesland 1
The liberation of Friesland 1
In early April, it became clear that the liberation of Friesland was imminent. Although the province had not suffered a real Hunger Winter like other parts of the Netherlands, there were severe shortages of just about everything. And the terror of the occupying forces was growing. This also led to increased resistance against the occupying forces. The battle between the two was tougher than ever in early 1945. Â
In Friesland, assault groups known as Knokploegen (KP) were responsible for most acts of resistance. But there were other groups too. On the orders of the Dutch government in London, all these groups were merged into the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS). In Friesland, this happened on 12 December 1944.Â
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The NBS, popularly referred to as the BS, gave the armed resistance an organisation with a clear structure. The NBS was also supposed to play a role in the upcoming liberation. To this end, resistance groups were provided with weapons from autumn 1944. These were dropped from the air. Â
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On 8 April, Radio Orange broadcast the message "The bottle is empty." This was the signal for the NBS to start carrying out sabotage operations 36 hours later. The aim was to make it as difficult as possible for the Germans to defend themselves against the approaching Allied forces.Â
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The resistance did this by putting bridges and railways out of order, blocking waterways and blocking roads. The response of the occupying forces was ruthless. In retaliation, dozens more prisoners were shot at different times and places. ÂOnce the Canadians entered Friesland on 12 April, they were supported extremely effectively by the Frisian resistance. Because it was superbly organised, they were able to help the Canadians take control of important bridges, repair damaged bridges, and advise on the most favourable route. Â
By 18 April, the whole province was liberated except for the Wadden Islands (these were liberated in late May and in June). Compared to other provinces, there was little fighting in Friesland. Overall, the few thousand German troops who had been unable to flee Friesland were defeated by the Canadians relatively quickly. Â
The commander of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lieutenant Colonel Landell, praised the actions of the resistance by stating "Friesland liberated herself." While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the actions of the Frisian resistance undoubtedly accelerated the liberation. And reduced the number of casualties on the Allied side. Â
In confrontations with German troops and their Dutch accomplices, at least 31 resistance fighters lost their lives. On the Allied side, at least eleven Canadians and one Frenchman were killed. The fighting and shelling also resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. The number of casualties on the German side is not known, but probably ran into the hundreds. With 320 houses destroyed and 4,000 damaged and 80 bridges destroyed, Friesland was materially the least damaged province in the Netherlands.Â
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Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
