Charming châteaux and hotels, restaurants and SPA in The Netherlands :: Symboles de France

Château de Saint Gerlach

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:52:18 +0200

The Château St-Gerlach Estate is situated in one of the most picturesque river valleys in the Limburg hill country: The valley of the Geul and near the beautiful city Maastricht. The history of the Château dates from 1155. Today St-Gerlach has become a five star hotel with 112 rooms and appartement- suites individually decorated, a gastronomical restaurant, a bistrot, conference rooms, swimmingpool, sauna, turkish steam bath, Kneipp Spa and Ariane Inden Centre Cosmétique. Everything for an unique stay !

Hôtel Kruisheren

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:52:18 +0200

Right in the heart of the historical centre of Maastricht the 15th century Kruisheren-klooster (Crutched Friars Monastery has been inaugurated as a hotel in may2005. The Kruisherenhotel has 60 luxury rooms, each designed in a completely contemporary and innovative style and furnished by the internationally renowned Dutch interior architect Henk Vos (Maupertuus) and the world-famous light architect Ingo Maurer. In the Gothic church you will find the spacious lobby and most of the hotel facilities. Break-fast is served on the mezzanine which has been installed in the church. Seated here you are exactly at eye level with the large windows of the chancel and you can see Maastricht wake up. You also will find the reception area, three small conference rooms, a library, three lounge corners and an "espace vinicole" in the church. The historical interior courtyard, where you can enjoy silence in the centre ofthe town, will in summer also be used to serve breakfast and it is also a suitable space for special occasions. The complex further includes a beautiful town garden five stars.

Kastel Erenstein

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:52:18 +0200

Hotel Brughof is located close to the castle of Kasteel Erenstein, in the midst of the wonderful nature of the valley of the river Anstel. An authentic quadrangular farmhouse characteristic of the Province of Limburg, built in 1713, is now the home of a splendid four-star hotel. The hotel has 44 luxury rooms and suites. A comprehensive and delicious breakfast buffet is served in the convivial conservatory, located immediately adjacent to the cosy inner courtyard. The historical walls of this thirteenth-century castle (Kasteel Erenstein) now accommodate a stylish restaurant. The Kitchen brigade prepares surprising culinary dishes based on the French Kitchen. Kasteel Erenstein is situated at the entrance to the 'Anstelvalle' naturereserve where there are numerous opportunities for recreation and relaxation. In the near vicinity, you will find many day attractions such as the exciting Mondo Verde world park; indoor skiing facility, snowWorld; and the special Zoo Galapark (there will be a special entrance to the Gaia park Kerkrade Zoo reserved)

Winseler Hof

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:52:18 +0200

WinslerHof is located on the edge of the splendid Strijthagerbeek valley. The building, a distinctive gentleman's farmhouse built in the sixteenth century, now accommodates a marvellous four-star hotel. The building has retained its authenticity, but has at the same time been refurbished to create an extremely comfortable hotel with 49 luxury rooms and suites. The Italian inspired, high class Restaurant Pirandello is locally renowned for its culinary tradition. The restaurant is decorated with Carrara marble and the exceptional fresco paintings in the sun lounge alternate with magnificent views of Limburg's natural landscape. Luigi's Trattoria Restaurant is located in the arched area of the historic gentleman's farm.