Nature cottage ‘The Apple Garden’ is located in the middle of greenery. Chickens and cats scurrying about, horses in the meadow eager for a carrot. In short, plenty of green nature in bird sanctuary the ‘well of Broekhoven’. Ideally located next to the Limes route. In fact, the Romans walked the terrain centuries back. The Roman ‘Golden’ Helmet was found here as well as some silver coins. There are canoes for hire to sail on the Old Rhine. Close by is Fort Wierickerschans, cycling to Oudewater and the Nieuwkoop and Reeuwijk lakes. Fun towns nearby are Oudewater, Woerden or Gouda with various eateries. In the adjoining tea garden ‘De Koffietuin’, coffee is roasted and at weekends in summer all kinds of goodies are for sale, such as home-baked cakes etc. Own Cider. Natuurhuisje De Appeltuin is a comfortable B&B, historically restored with underfloor heating,walk-in shower, toilet, total 72 m2, free wifi, and with a lovely sitting area outside for breakfast.