Villas in Uitgeest
Uitgeest suits families and small groups who want a village with a lakeside marina, a station and Amsterdam about 20 minutes away by rail. Homes here sleep four to six, and none have a pool. Beaches lie to the west, so the sea is a day out.
- Villas
- 15
- From, per week
- £616
About Uitgeest
Uitgeest is a village in North Holland with around 13,000 residents, set in polder land with five windmills in view. A marina and watersports centre sit a ten-minute walk from the centre, with sailing boats, motorboats, electric boats and bicycles to hire. The lake on the outskirts past the marina is used for swimming, and part of it is cordoned off for children. Cornelis Corneliszoon, inventor of the wind-powered sawmill, was born here in 1550. The homes sit very close together, without gardens. Evenings are quiet, with two restaurants at the watersports centre and three supermarkets open seven days a week. Out of season it is a quiet village on the railway line, and the fort museum along Den Ham opens on Sundays.
Is Uitgeest right for you?
- Best for
- Families and groups wanting Amsterdam by train plus water and cycling
- Not for you if
- You want a beach on the doorstep, a pool or a garden.
Near Uitgeest
Amsterdam
About 20 minutes by train from Uitgeest station, with four trains an hour Monday to Saturday, or about 15 minutes by car on the nearby A8 and A9.
Zaanse Schans
A Zaandam neighbourhood of historic windmills and wooden houses moved there for preservation, with museums and a cheese factory.
Alkmaar
A city of old canals with a traditional Friday morning cheese market from April to early September, not far by train.
Haarlem
A city not far from Uitgeest by train, either direct or on the slower stopping service via Beverwijk.
Getting to Uitgeest
Schiphol is about 26 minutes away by car, or 44 minutes by direct train to Uitgeest station. Trains from Uitgeest run to Amsterdam in around 20 minutes. You can manage Amsterdam days without a car, but the beaches to the west are easier with one or by bike.
When to go to Uitgeest
Summer suits the lake, where there is a child-friendly swimming area, and the marina, where boats can be hired. Alkmaar's cheese market runs on Friday mornings from April to early September. The fort museum is open on Sundays. Autumn and winter are good times for the Dutch coast to the west, when beaches are quieter.
Villas in Uitgeest
3-star property
Busch en Dam
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£104
per night
3-star property
Kraaijennest
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£106
per night
3-star property
Westergeest Luxe
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£120
per night
3-star property
Penthouse
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£104
per night
3-star property
Campi 400
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
ParkingTerraceFridge+5 more
from£95
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
De Meerparel
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
ParkingTerraceFridge+4 more
from£88
per night
3-star property
Dorregeest
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£111
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Westergeest
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£98
per night
3-star property
De Woude
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£138
per night
3-star property
De Meerparel
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
Air ConDishwasherParking+8 more
from£113
per night
3-star property
Oostergeest
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+8 more
from£104
per night
3-star property
Assum
Uitgeest, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£106
per nightUitgeest villa holidays: questions answered
Is Uitgeest a good base for Amsterdam?
Yes. Trains from Uitgeest take around 20 minutes to Amsterdam, with four an hour Monday to Saturday, and the nearby A8 and A9 reach the city in about 15 minutes by car.
Can you swim in Uitgeest?
Yes, the lake on the outskirts past the marina is used for swimming, with a cordoned-off area for children. There are no private pools in the homes here, so the lake is the swimming option.
Is there a beach near Uitgeest?
Not in the village itself. Beaches lie to the west, with a 3,500 hectare nature reserve that is partly open to the public. Allow a drive or a bike ride to reach the sand.
Can you hire boats in Uitgeest?
Yes. The watersports centre at the marina rents sailing boats, motorboats, electric boats and electric bicycles. It is a ten-minute walk from the village centre.
Is Uitgeest or Zaandam better for a base?
Uitgeest is a lake village with windmills and a marina; Zaandam is closer to the Zaanse Schans windmills. Uitgeest suits quiet water and cycling, Zaandam suits sightseeing.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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