10x special overnight stays in North Limburg
Just for a moment. No bucket list, no to-do's, just staying in places where life slows down. In North Limburg, you can stay overnight at addresses where you are still truly welcome. Where you immediately get a holiday feeling, without having spent half the day in the car. From FarmCamps BoeBaDoe with the family to Parc Buitengewoon with just the two of you, these are seven places in North Limburg you won't forget in a hurry.
1. BoeBaDoe Farmcamps
2. Parc Boulée
Château Holtmühle
Gasterie Lieve Hemel
B&B Het Geheim van Merselo
Camping de Peelweide
7. Havenlodge Mookerplas
8. Maashof
9. Castle farm d'Erp
10. Central Baarlo
1. Sleeping at the farm at FarmCamps BoeBaDoe
Sleeping at the farm? Really, you can. At FarmCamps BoeBaDoe in Beringe, you tuck in among the cows and chickens. Owners Bart and Floor welcome you to their farm, where eight glamping tents are ready for cosy sleepovers. They are fully equipped. In the morning, you prepare breakfast in the kitchen, with fresh products straight from the land. For the children, FarmCamps BoeBaDoe is one big adventure. Pony rides, playing in the playground, cuddling with Jersey cows, exploring the vegetable garden... 'Dad, mum, can we stay one more night?'
- The season where you can stay in the glamping tents runs from April to October. For othera activities like cow cuddling and the playground, you can visit year-round. Check the current opening hours on the Boebadoe website
Haambergweg 14, Beringe, municipality of Peel and Maas, boebadoefarm.nl
2. Parc Boulée: home away from home
Peace, space and conviviality: at Parc Boulée in Ven-Zelderheide, you will find just that. You will stay in a cosy cottage with hot tub and fireplace in the middle of a park where every detail has been thought of. In the morning, a fresh breakfast awaits you in the garden greenhouse, with - if you book in advance - curious alpacas joining you. Need to stretch your legs? Head into the forest for a walk or hire a canoe for a trip on the Niers. The owners welcome you with open arms. A home away from home, that is Parc Buitengewoon.
- Tip: near Parc Boulée, in Ottersum, you will find Heldro Ys. At this ice cream parlour, people come from far and wide to get an ice cream. Super-fresh, creamy and you get a well-filled cone
Kleefseweg 14, Ven-Zelderheide, parcboulee.co.uk
Heldro Ys: St. Janstraat 41, Ottersum, heroro.co.uk
3. Staying in a castle at Bilderberg Château Holtmühle
'It looks stately from a distance, Bilderberg Château Holtmühle. Surrounded by a moat, with stately towers rising above the trees. Behind the thick castle walls, princely rooms are ready for a fine night's stay. Here and there you will find a nod to history, such as the old cellar vaults of restaurant Die Alde Heerlickheijt. Die Alde Heerlickheijt is also a great tip for lovers of surprising cuisines. Here you will enjoy modern French dishes with an eastern accent. Tastes even better if you have been out and about during the day, for example in the bustling city centre of Venlo.
Kasteellaan 10, Tegelen, bilderberg.co.uk
4. Like a god in North Limburg at Gasterie Lieve Hemel
Living like a god in France, but in northern Limburg. At Gasterie Lieve Hemel, you get it. Not only do you have a great night's sleep in a romantic guest room or a cosy boutique flat, you can also enjoy excellent food and drink. In the restaurant, you can imagine yourself in the French countryside. On your plate regional seasonal products, in your glass of wine from a French wine grower. We can imagine that you don't want to leave here at all. Want to go out anyway? Hire a bike for a trip along the Meuse, visit charming villages with antique shops or walk through the Mariapeel. So you see: you don't have to travel far for a holiday feeling.
De Hees 32, Sevenum, gasterielievehemel.nl
5. B&B Het Geheim van Merselo: where simply enjoying feels great
There is a secret in Merselo that we would like to reveal to you: The Secret of Merselo. You will find this B&B in a piece of silence in the middle of North Limburg, in the greenery of the municipality of Venray. Here you don't have to do anything except cuddle a lamb or enjoy the wide open spaces. You will want for nothing in this rural house. On the terrace, you can enjoy a crackling fire or light the barbecue in the evening. Feel like some action? Hit a ball on the tennis court or get on your bike towards the lively centre of Venray. At Het Geheim van Merselo, simply enjoying yourself feels like something big. Perhaps that is the secret behind it.
- Golden tip for history buffs: near this B&B is Ysselsteyn, the only German war cemetery in the Netherlands. Combine a visit to this cemetery with a piece of the Liberation Route. You will then pass all kinds of places that remind you of the region's war past
Deskesven 5, Merselo, secretvanmerselo.nl
6. Cosy camping at Camping de Peelweide
At Camping de Peelweide, you will enjoy camping as camping is meant to be: in the heart of nature. It is situated on the edge of the Peel, where you are treated to wide open views. Children have plenty of room to play. A swimming pool, trampoline and dozens of cuddly farm animals await them. And what about you? You just enjoy the outdoors. Chairs in front of your caravan or tent, coffee and good conversation. Later, a nice walk in the forest, which you can walk straight to from the campsite. That's all you need, isn't it?
Spiesberg 23, Grashoek, peelweide.co.uk
7. Havenlodge Mookerplas: sleeping on the water
Wake up to the sound of whistling birds. Sounds better than the beeping of your alarm clock, doesn't it? At Havenlodge Marina, you'll sleep in the middle of the Mookerplas, where you'll be woken by chirping birds and overlook the water. You'll stay in a comfortable Houseboat with everything from soft beds to a modern bathroom. Wake up in the morning with a coffee on the adjoining floating terrace. What will you do next? Swim in the nearby De Grote Siep? An ice cream from Clevers? Or grab another coffee on your terrace, just because you can?
Witteweg 23, Middelaar, marinamookerplas.com
8. Relax and enjoy at Maashof in Venlo
Get out, recharge. On the outskirts of Venlo is Maashof: a 4-star hotel where you can leave the hustle and bustle behind and enter the peace and quiet. In the middle of greenery, between whistling birds and rippling water. You have only just arrived and it already feels like a holiday. And all that just close to home. At Maashof, you don't just sleep well, you can really relax. The wellness? You just get it. After a day of cycling, walking or meetings, just step into the sauna. Or the infra-red cabin. Or the steam room. Whatever you want. You deserve to sweat, sigh and do nothing for a while. Prefer something more active? Behind the hotel is the Maashof Health Club. As a guest, you are very welcome there. Start your day with some extra energy or end it sportily. And from your hotel room? Look out over the trout ponds. It doesn't get more relaxing than this.
Maashoflaan 1, Venlo, maashof.com
9. Crawl away in your bubble at Kasteelhoeve d'Erp
In picturesque Baarlo, right next to the stately Kasteel d'Erp, you will find Kasteelhoeve De Erp. A charming farmhouse where you can have a wonderful stay with 8 to 10 people. Surrounded by an elegant moat and adjacent to a historic park, this is the place where you can really catch your breath. Inside you will enjoy all modern conveniences and a touch of luxury, outside your own garden with barrel sauna. Want something more? Then there is also 't Knechthuys, a cosy studio for two. Handy if you want some extra privacy. Whether you come for peace and quiet, nature or trips to Venlo or Roermond: here every day feels like a golden moment. Come and enjoy yourself in the heart of Baarlo.
Baron van Erplaan 7, Baarlo, Kasteelhoevedeeerp.nl
10. Sleep at boutique hotel Central Baarlo
At Boutique Hotel Centraal in Baarlo, spending the night just feels right away. You sleep here in one of the luxurious rooms, with Auping Original beds that didn't come out best in the test for nothing. So you'll wake up well rested. In the morning, the smell of freshly baked bread meets you. Whether you're travelling as a couple, with the family or with another day at Toverland, there's always a room to suit you. From fine double rooms to spacious family rooms and even a flat where you just want to linger a little longer. Come and discover it.
Markt 1, Baarlo, Centraalbaarlo.nl