Sail the Seven Seas

A small settlement found on the South Holland coastline, Herkingen is an ideal choice for a peaceful getaway, thanks in part to homes like this one.

It may be humble in size, but there's everything you could need in the contemporarily designed interior. The large glass door in the living room means that this area is bright and inviting, while the pristine white kitchen has plenty of surface space for whipping up family feasts.

Where the address really excels, however, is with the garden. Not only is there plenty of room to relax and dine on the terrace just outside, but there's also a hot tub for an added touch of luxury, plus a barbecue for when the weather's just too nice for indoor cooking.

If you do visit during the warmer seasons, you're sure to appreciate the fact that Herkingen Beach lies all of three minutes' walk away and the marina is less than ten minutes away on foot. A little further afield, it's more than possible to visit the islands and peninsulas of Zeeland or embark on bike rides across the famously flat terrain.

Home truths:
*The home has one allocated parking space and there's space to park a second car in the visitors' car park a few steps away
*Bicycle storage is also available
*Although the home is spread across two floors, there's a bedroom and bathroom on the ground level
*The TV has German channels
*Your host can provide a camping cot, high chair and children's bed for free upon request