This destination, located in Ouddorp on the border of South Holland and Zeeland, is an organic goat farm and care farm. It offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages, with free entry and parking.
The farm is home to approximately 650 goats, which visitors can observe, including their daily milking at 3:30 PM. During lambing season, a special nursery allows guests to see and even cuddle young lambs, while a petting zoo features other farm animals such as chickens, horses, guinea pigs, and pigs.
For recreation, there is a large, recently renovated playground equipped with swings, slides, a long zip line, climbing frames, and a bouncy castle during the summer months.
The farm also boasts an active cheese factory where various award-winning organic cheeses are produced from the fresh milk of their own goats. Visitors can watch the cheese-making process behind glass on weekdays. The assortment includes a wide range of goat cheeses (such as seaweed, spicy mix, fenugreek, Italian herbs, truffle, Mèkkertaler, and aged varieties), organic cow cheeses (including Jersey varieties with garlic & basil or fresh herbs), and sheep cheese.
An on-site ice cream parlor crafts homemade ice cream from fresh goat’s milk in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, Monchou, and Bastogne.
The country store offers a selection of the farm’s own products and regional specialties, such as organic jam, fruit honey, advocaat, baking flour, fruit juices, sweets, dried sausage, mustard, dips, fresh nuts, and tea.
Guests can enjoy meals and refreshments at the farm’s restaurant, which serves lunch (pancakes, sandwiches, cakes), coffee with apple pie, and high tea. The restaurant can also accommodate groups for meetings and daytime parties.
Regarding self-picking opportunities: The farm features a picking garden (pluktuin) available from spring to autumn, where visitors can gather flowers to create their own bouquets.
What visitors say
This charming goat farm offers a delightful and educational outing, highly recommended for families with children. Visitors can enjoy direct interaction with a variety of farm animals, particularly the friendly goats and adorable lambs available for cuddling, and observe the daily milking process, typically around 3:30 PM. Children are well catered for with a spacious and engaging playground, though some note it’s primarily suited for younger kids.
The on-site restaurant provides a pleasant setting to enjoy delicious homemade treats, with the acclaimed goat milk ice cream being a particular highlight for many, especially those with dairy sensitivities. They also serve pancakes, coffee, and other refreshments. An extensive farm shop showcases a wide array of local and organic products such as diverse goat cheeses, fresh loose teas, jams, nuts, and unique gift items, all generally praised for their quality and reasonable prices. Guests can also peer into the cheese-making facility, gaining insight into the craft.
The facility consistently receives high marks for its cleanliness, efficient organization, and friendly, supportive staff, with one reviewer specifically noting its positive social impact by providing employment for people with disabilities. Appreciated practical features include free parking and complimentary admission, making it an accessible and enjoyable destination. While it can become quite busy during holidays or specific afternoons, and some guests found the indoor goat pens somewhat compact, the overwhelming consensus points to an exceptionally pleasant and memorable visit for all ages.