Schouwen-Duiveland
Beautiful places to visit on the island, with Holiday Home Toxopeus in Burgh-Haamstede as the starting point. We begin with the places where your dog may run. For each place you see how far it is from the house. Turn it into a route that suits you.
Locations
- 1Holiday Home Toxopeus
Our listed holiday home from 1820, in the heart of Burgh-Haamstede. The starting point of our routes: dunes, forests and beach are a stone's throw away.
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Out and about with your dog (7)
- Westenschouwen Beach
The wide beach on the Kop van Schouwen, about 4 km from the house. In winter your dog may run free here; in the bathing season times apply.
- De Punt Beach
At the foot of the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier, on the southern tip of Westenschouwen. A designated off-lead area: your dog may run free here all year round.
- Verklikkerstrand
Quiet natural beach north of Westenschouwen. Because of rare breeding birds, a lead requirement applies here in summer.
- Hoosjesweg
A special spot on the Oosterschelde: through a little gate onto the outer dike, where your dog may run free and you can see porpoises, hares and birds.
- Dog off-lead area
A designated off-lead area near Burgh-Haamstede, where your dog can run free.
- De Schelphoek
Coastal nature on the Oosterschelde near Serooskerke, with a creek, a caisson with viewpoint, small bird islands and a 4-kilometre circular walk.
- Dog walking spot Burgh-Haamstede
Dog walking spot in Burgh-Haamstede.
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Fresh produce (8)
- Bakkerij Sonnemans
Traditional bakery on the corner in Burgh, known for its delicious bolussen.
- Bakkerij In de Soete Suikerbol
Old-fashioned bakery opposite the church in Burgh, with fresh bread, Zeeland butter cake and a tearoom.
- Vleesboerderij Boot
Farm shop with its own butchery in Kerkwerve, run by the Boot family for three generations.
- Zuidbos
Organic nursery with a farm shop in Noordgouwe, selling fresh vegetables and fruit from its own land.
- Kaasboerderij De Stolpe
Farm shop in Nieuwerkerk with cheese, fresh dairy and meat from the farm itself and the region.
- Wine estate De Kleine Schorre
Wine estate with vineyard, tasting room and local-produce shop in Dreischor, with wines made to go with Zeeland seafood.
- Farm shop De Fruitgaard
Farm shop with produce from its own organic orchard and regional products.
- De Zoete Kers
Farm shop in Noordwelle with fruit and vegetables from its own orchard, regional cheeses and juices.
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Restaurants (16)
- Hotel Bom
Cosy hotel and restaurant in the centre of Burgh-Haamstede, with a varied menu.
- Brasserie de Barones
Brasserie in the centre of Burgh-Haamstede with French influences, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Pizzeria Sence
Restaurant and pizzeria in Burgh-Haamstede, relaxed and suitable for the whole family.
- Restaurant Le Poirier
Restaurant of Hotel Ter Zand with refined seasonal cooking based on Zeeland produce.
- Restaurant Il Gallo
Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Westenschouwen, with pizzas from a traditional oven. Good Italian food.
- Restaurant 't Oliegeultje
Restaurant in the harbour of Burghsluis with a glass-walled terrace overlooking the Oosterschelde.
- Restaurant De Heerenkeet
Café-restaurant with a terrace on the Oosterschelde in Kerkwerve, a beautiful spot with a mixed menu.
- Restaurant Seafarm
Seafood restaurant and tasting room on the Oosterschelde, near the storm surge barrier.
- Proef Zeeland
Mussel farm with a fish shop and tasting room by the storm surge barrier, for fish and mussels, simple and good.
- Restaurant De Werf
Grand café at the marina of Zierikzee, where you eat well with a view over the water.
- Hotel Restaurant Hector
Hotel and restaurant in a monumental building on the Havenplein in Zierikzee, where you eat very well.
- Pancake Mill De Graanhalm
Pancake restaurant in a working windmill in Burgh, with a garden, playground and mill shop.
- Jansje (Bij Jans aan Zee)
Snack bar in the middle of the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier near Neeltje Jans, known for its kibbeling, with a terrace overlooking the sea.
- Fritureluur
Modern snack bar at De Schelphoek with fries, burgers, soft serve and milkshakes and a terrace with a little lighthouse.
- Chez Nouk
Cosy bistro in Dreischor overlooking the church: coffee and cake, lunch, high tea, fondue and dinner.
- Lunchroom La Baguette
Lunchroom in the centre of Burgh-Haamstede for breakfast and lunch: fresh baguettes and sandwiches, coffee with cake and homemade pastries.
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Nature (17)
- Westenschouwen Beach
The wide beach on the Kop van Schouwen, about 4 km from the house. In winter your dog may run free here; in the bathing season times apply.
- De Punt Beach
At the foot of the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier, on the southern tip of Westenschouwen. A designated off-lead area: your dog may run free here all year round.
- Verklikkerstrand
Quiet natural beach north of Westenschouwen. Because of rare breeding birds, a lead requirement applies here in summer.
- Hoosjesweg
A special spot on the Oosterschelde: through a little gate onto the outer dike, where your dog may run free and you can see porpoises, hares and birds.
- Dog off-lead area
A designated off-lead area near Burgh-Haamstede, where your dog can run free.
- De Schelphoek
Coastal nature on the Oosterschelde near Serooskerke, with a creek, a caisson with viewpoint, small bird islands and a 4-kilometre circular walk.
- Plan Tureluur
Expansive nature reserve of creeks and marsh along the south coast, with the De Zuidkaap lookout tower and plenty of birds.
- Spotting seals at Neeltje Jans
Common and grey seals sunbathe in the refuge harbour of Neeltje Jans at low tide.
- Spotting porpoises at Serooskerke
A spot on the Oosterschelde at Serooskerke to look out for porpoises.
- Boswachterij Westerschouwen
The largest woodland in Zeeland, right by the sea, with dunes, fallow deer, bunkers, a lookout tower and a climbing forest.
- The Meeuwenduinen
Original dune landscape with drifting dunes and dune valleys, where you may see fallow and roe deer. Closed in the breeding season.
- The Zeepeduinen
Protected dune area just west of Burgh-Haamstede with a large dune lake, birds, Exmoor ponies and walking trails.
- The Gadra Bos
Small wood with many oak trees and plenty of mushrooms in autumn.
- The Vroongronden
Open nature reserve between Renesse and Haamstede with many birds, flowers and butterflies.
- Dijkwater nature reserve
Nature reserve near Sirjansland with brackish water, reeds, woodland and old dikes, rich in birds, orchids and plants.
- Krekengebied Ouwerkerk (creek area)
Nature reserve of about 140 hectares near Ouwerkerk, created after the 1953 flood, with woodland, creeks, birds and a route to the beach.
- Storm surge barrier / Neeltje Jans
The Oosterschelde storm surge barrier with the work island Neeltje Jans: cycling and walking between the Oosterschelde and the North Sea.
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Towns and villages (5)
- Burgh-Haamstede
The cosy village where you are staying: shops, terraces and restaurants, a short bike ride from the beach, dunes and forest.
- Zierikzee
Authentic historic harbour town with city gates, the Sint-Lievensmonstertoren, museums, shops and cosy terraces.
- Brouwershaven
Small historic harbour town on the Grevelingenmeer, with the Nicolaaskerk and the statue of Jacob Cats on the market square.
- Renesse
Lively seaside resort with a compact village centre full of boutiques and terraces, and a wide beach of about 7 kilometres.
- Middelburg
The capital of Zeeland: one of the largest market squares in the Netherlands, the late-Gothic town hall, the Abbey with the Lange Jan tower and narrow streets full of history.
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Activities (11)
- Klimbos Zeeland Westerschouwen
Climbing forest in Boswachterij Westerschouwen with six courses with zip lines, rope ladders and wobbly bridges.
- Deltapark Neeltje Jans
The park in the heart of the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier, with films and exhibitions about the Delta Works and the 1953 flood.
- VR-escaperoom Princescape VR
Virtual reality escape room with six games, for up to five players at a time.
- Watersnoodmuseum
Museum about the 1953 flood, housed in four caissons used to close the last dike breach.
- Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee
Museum about the history of Zierikzee and the island, in a monumental town hall about 450 years old.
- Museum De Burghse Schoole
Museum in an old school, with a 1920s classroom and the history of the Carolingian ring fortress.
- Museum Goemanszorg
Regional and agricultural museum in a seventeenth-century farm on the edge of the circular village of Dreischor.
- Stichting Bewaerschole
Exhibition space for contemporary art in a former nursery school from 1874, right next to the holiday home.
- Wing Bunker
Command bunker 117a from 1943 near the Zeepeduinen, the Atlantic Wall bunker with the 'whale tail'.
- Plompe Toren
Fifteenth-century church tower of the lost village of Koudekerke, with a viewing platform at 23 metres.
- Boat trip Burghsluis on the Onrust
Boat trip from the harbour of Burghsluis on the passenger ship de Onrust over the Oosterschelde, past seals, porpoises and birds.
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Practical (20)
- Albert Heijn Burgh-Haamstede
Supermarket in Burgh-Haamstede for your everyday groceries.
- Aldi Burgh-Haamstede
Discount supermarket on the Kriekemeet in Burgh-Haamstede.
- Lidl Zierikzee
Lidl supermarket in Zierikzee, about a 25-minute drive from the holiday home.
- Praxis Renesse
DIY store in Renesse for tools and garden supplies.
- Out-of-hours GP service Zierikzee
Out-of-hours GP service for urgent medical care, in Zierikzee.
- Vet AniCura Burgh-Haamstede
Veterinary practice in Burgh-Haamstede, close to the holiday home.
- Vet AniCura Zierikzee
AniCura veterinary practice in Zierikzee.
- Auto Landegent
Garage in Burgh-Haamstede for car repairs.
- Dentist Leijdekker
Dental practice in Burgh-Haamstede.
- Dentist Friedrich
Dental practice in Burgh-Haamstede.
- Fietsverhuur Zeeland
Bike rental on the Burghseweg in Burgh-Haamstede.
- Bike Totaal Jan de Jonge
Bike shop and bike rental in Burgh-Haamstede.
- Out-of-hours GP service Westenschouwen
Out-of-hours GP service for urgent medical care, in Burgh-Haamstede.
- Public toilet Havenpoort
Public toilet at the Havenpoort car park in Zierikzee.
- Public toilet P2 Hatfield
Free public toilet at car park P2 Hatfield in Zierikzee.
- Public toilet P4 Bolwerk
Public toilet building at car park P4 and the Bolwerk in Zierikzee.
- Public toilet Bruinisse marina
Public toilet at the Bruinisse marina, open 24 hours a day.
- Public toilet Noordstraat
Public toilet on the Noordstraat in the centre of Burgh-Haamstede.
- Public toilet Duinpad (Westenschouwen beach)
Public toilet at the car park by Westenschouwen beach.
- Public toilet Torenweg
Gender-neutral public toilet on the Torenweg in Burgh-Haamstede.
Always check for restrictions such as opening hours.