Green KeySleeping on the beach? In your own beach house! That is possible at HaagseStrandhuisjes in Kijkduin, The Hague's second beach resort after Scheveningen! Nowhere else in South Holland will you find such luxurious beach bungalows with so much space inside and out. The holiday homes are surrounded by nature, between sea and dunes, and yet only half an hour away from all the attractions the city has to offer. Unique in the Netherlands! Tell yourself: who doesn't dream of spending the night right by the sea?
Sleeping beach houses
The HaagseStrandhuisjes are on the coast at Kijkduin from spring to autumn and all have unobstructed views of the North Sea. Inside, the bungalows are decorated like real beach houses. Lots of woodwork, beautiful shades and cosy, stylish furnishings. Depending on the layout, a Haags Strandhuisje can accommodate four or five people. The beach houses have two bedrooms: one bedroom with a double bed and one bedroom with bunk beds. The living room has a sitting area, a dining area and is adjacent to the open-plan kitchen. The bathroom consists of a spacious shower and toilet. Wi-Fi is available in each sleeping beach cottage. The beach houses are well insulated and equipped with a stove. This also makes it great to stay by the sea in spring and autumn!
Beach house rental
You can rent a holiday beach house per week, midweek or weekend. In the high season, the sleeping beach houses are only available per week. You can book several cottages at once for the same period, with a maximum of three consecutive weeks. (Dogs are not allowed in the HaagseStrand cottages).
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Kijkduin
Kijkduin, The Hague's second largest seaside resort after Scheveningen, is ideal for longer holidays. Kijkduin's beach is quiet and clean, there are vast dunes to walk and cycle through, you can enjoy kite surfing and you will find several attractions nearby, such as De Uithof. On Kijkduin's boulevard, there are several nice restaurants and in summer there are many relaxing beach clubs on the beach. Moreover, from Kijkduin, you can easily make trips to Scheveningen and the city centre of The Hague, both less than half an hour by bike.
Zuiderstrand
The Zuiderstrand near Kijkduin is one of the most beautiful parts of The Hague. Among residents of The Hague, it is also known as the quiet beach. That's why you'll mainly see residents of The Hague enjoying the peace and nature here. In summer, Zuiderstrand is the perfect place to relax at one of the authentic beach pavilions with an unobstructed view of a beautiful sunset. The beach bars here are praised for their friendly staff, delicious food and casual atmosphere. In spring and autumn, you can take lovely long beach walks here.
Sporty
Kijkduin's beach has much to offer for sports enthusiasts. Kite surfers have found an ideal place to practise their sport in The Sand Motor (De Zandmotor) peninsula. This is the place to learn to kite. When the wind is strong, the Sand Motor quickly fills up and the air is teeming with kites. A spectacular sight!
Cyclists also get their money's worth in Kijkduin: the seaside resort is situated on the LF1 long-distance cycle path along the North Sea. Via Kijkduin, you cycle through the dunes to Scheveningen or in the other direction to Hoek van Holland and the Port of Rotterdam.
Eating and drinking
Throughout the year, Kijkduin offers plenty of opportunities to have a nice dinner. In summer, the beach is filled with fun beach clubs, and in the winter months there is plenty of choice along Kijkduin's promenade. Plenty of goodies to choose from and certainly something for everyone too.
Directions
HaagseStrandhuisjes in Kijkduin is easy to reach by car. From the motorway, take exit Den Haag Zuid-west to reach the seaside resort in no time. The navigation address is Machiel Vrijenhoeklaan 175 in The Hague. You will arrive at the nearby car park where you can park for free. From there, you can walk through the dunes in about five minutes to the beach cottages.
The beach houses are also easy to reach by public transport: buses 23 and 24 go to Kijkduin. If you get off at the terminus, it is best to walk in a south-westerly direction along the cycle and footpath, located on the dune top. After about 600 metres, you will find the beach houses at beach junction 2a.
For cyclists who follow the long-distance path LF1 along the North Sea coast and want to spend the night between Hoek van Holland and Amsterdam: the HaagseStrandhuisjes are right on the route. Sleep comfortably and luxuriously by the sea with stunning views!
The people behind HaagseStrandhuisjes
HaagseStrandhuisjes is an initiative of Stichting Leef met de Zee, which creates the opportunity to enjoy the beach while taking care of the environment. They make sure that the beach houses are made of sustainable materials as much as possible. Besides, they use green energy. In addition, the organization connects to the environment: they help their guests to familiarize themselves with the recreational, cultural and sports facilities that The Hague and Kijkduin has to offer, and they participate in local and regional debates about the beach. They therefore invite their guests to enjoy the beautiful environment with care and interest at the Beach Houses.
