Villas in Flevoland

Around 45 minutes to an hour by car, depending on traffic around Almere. Schiphol is a similar distance. There is no station in Zeewolde, so for a day in the city many people drive to Almere or Harderwijk and take the train.

Yes. Several sandy beaches line the Wolderwijd, including Woldstrand, with shallow water that suits young children. This is a lake, not the sea, so there are no waves or tides. The nearest North Sea beaches are around an hour and a half away.

A large deciduous forest planted on reclaimed land south of Zeewolde. It has cycle, walking and riding trails, and herds of Konik horses roam its quiet central area. Guided safaris run at set times.

Yes, most of it. The province was reclaimed from the former Zuiderzee in the 20th century, and dikes and pumping stations keep it dry. It is the youngest province in the Netherlands.

Urk, a former island fishing village with a harbour and lighthouse, is around 20 minutes away. Schokland, another former island, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a museum. In spring the bulb fields of the Noordoostpolder flower around the village.

Yes. It is flat, with separate cycle paths alongside most roads and through the forests. Wind is the main challenge on the open polder. Bikes and e-bikes can be hired in Zeewolde and Emmeloord.

Yes. Cross the bridge to Harderwijk, around 15 minutes away, and the Veluwe's woods and heath start just beyond the town. The Hoge Veluwe National Park is around 45 minutes by car.