Recreatiepark Den Blanken

Recreatiepark Den Blanken is a holiday park on the Diepenheimseweg near Neede, in the Achterhoek region of the eastern Netherlands. The park offers a mix of rental accommodations on a camping site, set a short distance from the village.

Accommodations at Den Blanken

The park has a range of unit types to suit different group sizes, from a two-person tiny house called The Nutshell with a hot tub and sauna, to the large Het Blankershuys, which can accommodate up to 18 people and also includes a hot tub and sauna. In between, guests can choose from a hiker's hut for four, a chalet and safari tent each sleeping five, and two lodges for six, one of which, the Medley Lodge, comes with a hot tub. The variety of accommodation types makes the park suitable for couples, families and larger groups alike.

Facilities on the grounds

The park has a heated outdoor swimming pool with a separate paddling pool for young children, as well as both an indoor and an outdoor playground and a water play area. Animation is available for children during the season. There is also a restaurant with a terrace and a snackbar on site. Dogs are welcome, except in a few dog-free areas.

What to do around Neede

The Achterhoek is a predominantly agricultural area known for its quiet country lanes, old farmhouses and small market towns. The region is well suited to cycling and walking, and Den Blanken has direct access to local walking and cycling routes. The nearby town of Neede has a modest centre with local shops. Nearby towns such as Borculo and Ruurlo offer a wider range of amenities.

Getting to Den Blanken

The park is located near Neede, which lies between Borculo and Diepenheim in the northern Achterhoek. The city of Hengelo is the nearest larger urban centre, with Enschede and Doetinchem also within reasonable reach by car.

Who the park suits

Den Blanken works well for families with children, given the extensive play facilities and children's animation programme. The direct access to walking and cycling paths and the range of accommodation sizes also make it a practical choice for larger groups or multi-family bookings.