Lakeside cottages

Not all lakeside cottages are created equal. At Center Parcs, you can stay in everything from a modern floating lodge with private deck to a beach-inspired retreat with garden and playful touches for the kids.

Looking for something bold and unexpected? Try our Boathouse — a stylish stay right on the water, complete with floor-to-ceiling views and, in some locations, even a private hot tub. Or go for something fun and light-hearted with our Beach Chilla: a waterside cottage with a sandy garden, colourful design and a bunk-bed shaped like a camper van — perfect for families.

Prefer something classic? Our Comfort, Premium and VIP cottages are available in waterside locations too — from cosy lakeside hideaways to spacious cottages by the canal or coast. Each one offers its own sense of calm: a terrace with a view, direct access to the water, or simply that feeling of space and serenity.

At Center Parcs, the water is never far. Whether it’s sea spray in the breeze, the stillness of a lake at dawn, or the quiet charm of a canal just beyond your terrace — there’s a waterside setting for every kind of traveller.

Love the coast? Head to our beachside parks like Zandvoort or Nordseeküste, where you can walk barefoot to the sea. Prefer lakeside calm? Choose from destinations like De Eemhof, Port Zélande or Le Lac d’Ailette, each offering wide-open views and forest-fringed shores.

Want something unexpected? At Parc Sandur, your cottage is on a private island surrounded entirely by water. Across many of our parks, you’ll also find cottages lining peaceful canals and small inland lakes — hidden gems where nature and water meet.

Wherever you stay, the rhythm of the water sets the pace. And whether it laps, ripples or roars — it makes everything feel just a little more alive.

A lakeside or coastal stay is about more than just the view. It’s about what the water connects you to. Every Center Parcs location is chosen for what surrounds it — places where water shapes not only the landscape, but the experience.

Wake up by the sea in Zandvoort and walk straight from your cottage onto the sand. Swim at sunrise, take a long beach walk, or spend the day exploring the cafés and buzz of the promenade. Staying at Le Lac d’Ailette in France? Cycle along the lakefront, explore nearby vineyards, or visit the medieval streets of Laon.

At De Eemhof or Port Zélande, the lake is your playground — sailing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, or just floating with the current. In Parc Sandur, you’ll find quiet trails between the water and the woods, and the wild landscapes of Bargerveen just around the corner.

Even in Germany or Denmark, our waterside locations put you close to nature reserves, island ferries, and laid-back coastal towns. Wherever you go, it’s not just where you stay — it’s where the water takes you.