Description Pepper & Sage: Texel

This holiday home offers the perfect blend of outdoorsy activities and absolute comfort. It’s on the edge of De Cocksdorp, a short distance from the dunes, forest and beaches of Texel, so you’ll be able to spend your days getting stuck into hiking, cycling, and sailing. When you return to the villa, you’ll be enveloped by the cosy atmosphere and luxurious amenities – it’s the best of both worlds.

The villa is comfortable and stylish, with a neutral colour palette that lets the trees and nature surrounding the property take centre stage. Soft green tones and natural wood give it a calming feel, making it feel at one with the forest outside. You can spend your evenings on the terrace outside, sipping wine while the kids play on the lawn. Or you might relax in the sauna?

The villa is a six-minute walk from the Haventje van Sil harbour, and an eight-minute cycle from the beach. Splash in the shallows and build sandcastles, and pop to a nearby cafe for lunch. There are plenty of cycling and hiking routes to choose from, with the nature reserve at De Slufter being particularly popular.

Home truths:
*There’s free parking in a car park a two-minute walk from the home
*There is lockable bike storage here, with charging points for electric bikes
*The fireplace in this home is a design feature rather than a functioning fireplace