Boerenhol, Rural hamlet in Sluis, Netherlands.
Boerenhol is a rural hamlet in Sluis, Zeeland, stretched along the N675 road between Breskens and Groede. The settlement consists of two rows of houses with around 100 residents, and includes one working farm that operates a small camping site.
This settlement was founded in 1252, making it one of the oldest locations in the Groede area. The first documented farm appears in records from 1750.
The name refers to farmers who built homes on a raised sand ridge to protect themselves from seawater. This settlement pattern shaped the layout of houses you see today, stretched along the higher ground.
Several original worker houses have been converted into vacation rentals available for visitors. The location is easy to reach by car or bike since it sits directly on the main road.
From 1925 to 1949, a steam tram line connected Breskens to Maldegem through this location. The historic route later became a cycling path that visitors can still use today.
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