Bring Your Dog to Ouddorp: The Perfect Off-Season Getaway
Imagine a seaside escape where your dog isn’t just welcome — they’re celebrated. That’s Ouddorp, a peaceful coastal village with wide sandy beaches, scenic dunes, and endless walking trails.
For travellers from the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium looking for a dog-friendly holiday home in the Netherlands, Ouddorp is the ideal choice — especially off-season (autumn, winter, early spring) when the beaches are calm, prices are lower, and your four-legged friend can roam freely.
Why Visit Ouddorp with Your Dog in Off-Season
- More space & fewer crowds: enjoy empty beaches and tranquil dunes.
- Dog-friendly beaches: several kilometres of coastline where dogs can run off-leash outside the summer season.
- Nature reserves & trails: dunes, polders, forests and marshlands — perfect for long scenic walks.
- Pet-friendly holiday homes: at Ouddorp Connection many houses welcome dogs — some with fenced gardens so your pet can play safely.
- Relaxed local rules: from October to April, most beach areas allow dogs off-leash (always check local signage).
Top Dog-Friendly Spots Around Ouddorp
1. Ouddorp Beach
Over 18 km of sandy beach where dogs are welcome all year.
- May–Sept: on-leash in busy daytime hours.
- Oct–Apr: off-leash freedom on most stretches.
2. De Kwade Hoek
A nature reserve with wild dunes and coastal trails. Dogs are allowed off-leash year-round in designated areas — a favourite for long nature walks.
3. Preekhilpolder
A green polder walk just outside the village.
- Mid-July – mid-March: dogs may go off-leash.
- Breeding season: on-leash to protect wildlife.
4. Het Annabos Forest
Quiet woodland with shaded trails — great for a peaceful dog walk even on windy beach days.
5. Historic Windmill “De Hoop” & Village Stroll
Combine a cultural stop at the windmill with a gentle walk through Ouddorp’s charming streets and cafés — many terraces welcome dogs.
Suggested 3-5 Day Dog-Friendly Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & evening walk on Ouddorp Beach
Day 2: Morning at Preekhilpolder + cycling through dunes and polders
Day 3: Hike at De Kwade Hoek + sunset beach stroll
Day 4: Forest walk in Het Annabos + visit to Windmill De Hoop
Day 5: Optional day-trip around the Grevelingenmeer or nearby coastal villages
Choosing the Right Holiday Home
When you book with Ouddorp Connection, look for:
- Pet-friendly filter (1–2 dogs allowed)
- Enclosed / fenced garden for safe outdoor play
- Close to the beach or nature trails
- Ground-floor or easy access for older dogs
- Nearby dog-walking routes
👉 Browse our pet-friendly holiday homes in Ouddorp and find the perfect stay for you and your furry friend.
More Things to Do with Your Dog
- Cycling the dunes & polders (flat, dog-friendly terrain)
- Short ferry or boat trips on the Grevelingenmeer (dogs often welcome on board)
- Local markets & cafés with outdoor seating
- Wildlife & bird-watching around the lagoons and marshes