A lakeside break is on offer at the wood-clad farmhouse just outside the town of Bruinisse. It sits right on the riverside where you can spot ducks and the odd great crested grebe. On Grevelingen lake, a short walk away, you can even see a colony of flamingos in the winter months. The patio, furnished with an outdoor dining table, faces the river and a huge stretch of lawn provides a pitch for ball games in the sun. Although it looks traditional on the outside, inside this home is a haven of modernity. The open-plan living area is a social space with light wood floors and stone-grey sofas to unwind on at the end of the day. Bedrooms are sunny spaces and the ground floor room has direct access to a patio via glass doors. You’re within an exclusive holiday resort here. Exploring the grounds, you’ll find an indoor swimming pool for all seasons with flumes and slides for the kids. Walking trails lead past the river and there’s a kids club with entertainment to keep little ones occupied. A short drive away, the lakeside town of Bruinisse offers boat trips from the pier and has a healthy crop of restaurants and cafés. Home truths: *Part of a holiday complex of similar homes, the layout and decor may differ slightly from the photos *Parties or groups of under 21 year-old will not be accepted *Guests here have access to a shared swimming pool *Your host provides children's beds, play pens, stair gates and high chairs for infants *The ground floor bedroom can be set up as a double or two singles *the fourth bedroom has two singles and a set of bunkbeds so would be best suited to kids sharing *For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here *In a fairly remote location, having a car is recommended and there is private parking here