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Charming boutique hotel & spa in the centre of Texel Once in a while you meet them: friends you haven’t seen for a long time, but with whom you can pick up right where you left off. ho make you feel completely welcome from the first minute. Exactly that feeling of being at home is what Boutique Hotel Texel wants to show its guests. “Taste the passion & feel at home” The enthusiasm with which our guests are welcomed is almost contagious. And that makes sense personal attention and care for our guests, nature and the environment are in our hearts. There are already enough hotels that are ‘as it should be’, Boutique Hotel Texel finds. Of course, uality and perfection are paramount here, but the motto that’s how we do it’ is even more important, says arianne angeveld, owner of outi ue Hotel Texel. ou notice this in the enthusiasm of the team, the personal attention for guests and products, the eco chic design and the great range of services in the hotel, with its own restaurant and spa, all completely energy neutral. uxury and Texel spirit go hand in hand here. One thing should be clear we don’t like mediocrity. Just as you don’t expect from good friends, do you ake up fully rested, with a view over the countryside, dunes and uni ue adden mudflats elax in the in house Spa oolness
or enjoy total relaxation in a superior suite with private terrace and sun shower outi ue Hotel Texel offers the best of three worlds: luxurious rooms and suites with a cosy atmosphere, fresh regional dishes from our own lands and a uni ue spa. ou find all of this in the middle of the island of Texel, a stone’s throw from nature reserves de Slufter and de uy and km from the seaside resort of De oog and the water village De ocksdorp. Boutique Hotel Texel is not just located on Texel, it is completely intertwined with the island. On yoru plate in our restaurant Gusta you will find beautiful dishes with the best ingredients that this adden island has to offer, fresh from our own farm or from elsewhere on the island. ased on the Dutch cuisine principle, our chef and his team cook with passion, according to the seasons. n our wellness, Spa oolness, you will enjoy innovative treatments based on island ingredients. How about a wool bath in real Texel full fat sheep’s wool or a warm full body lanolin wrap And of course the team is happy to tell you the best insider tips for a one of a kind day out on the island. Talking about ‘friends for life’ may be going a bit far, but with Boutique Hotel Texel we come very close.
hen asked what we give our guests, our answer is: a home base to discover the island, to experience the beauty of Texel, just as we locals are in love with our little hideaway. A place to linger, relax and take care of your body and your mind. A place that doesn’t really let you go – but when you leave, you really feel like you’re returning home after a long time. A feeling you only experience when everything was really perfect. www.hoteltexel.nl
Hotel Flora Batava: history, nature and contemporary luxury in a boutique hotel on the Vecht
After a thorough renovation, Hotel Flora Batava has welcomed its first guests this spring. The boutique hotel is located on the Vijverhof estate in Nieuwersluis, on the edge of reukelen. A romantic getaway for two, a staycation or something to celebrate with friends? The traditions of hospitality come back to life in this charming villa on the river echt. The year old national monument offers space for rooms and suites, restaurant Bloei, and two meeting rooms, and is set within a large garden with a terrace and tea house on the water. Rooms and interior design Hotel owner Inge van de Ven had been toying with the idea for years to restore the old, dilapidated country estate and give it a hotel function. The renovation started in , with the botanical history of the estate as a starting point. This theme has been implemented throughout the villa from the menu of in house restaurant Bloei to the hotel logo and details of the interior. The stylish rooms range from intimate to luxurious. ith six room types, there
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is always a stay that meets your needs: cosy, comfort, superior, junior suite, suite or junior suite split level. All rooms have large windows. Some have original beamed ceilings or ceiling ornaments, others have patio doors to the garden or a French balcony with a unique view of the garden, patio or river. alm colours and botanically inspired art create a modern and elegant look. Restaurant Bloei In restaurant Bloei guests can sit down for an extensive breakfast, luxurious lunch, high tea or inspiring dinner. The high ceilings and the large glass conservatory create a cosy and contemporary atmosphere in the restaurant. Bloom’s kitchen uses carefully selected regional and seasonal ingredients. The menu has been composed by chef Otto Genz, focusing on his passion for the versatility of Dutch products. The chef and his team aim to surprise guests with dishes characterized by stylish simplicity, elegance and pure flavours. hen the weather is nice, you can sit outside on one of the two spacious terraces, totalling m .
Botanical history From the terraces you can enjoy the flower garden, which has been restored to its former glory using a design by landscape architect Patricia Debie. The charming garden surrounding the villa has a rich botanical history. Agnes Block, who founded the country estate in 1670, turned out to be a skilled breeder of rare and exotic plants. Through barter and trade with merchants and botanists, she collected hundreds of plant and flower species from all over the world in her gardens. This is how the name Flora atava came into being. At the country estate, Agnes was the first in Europe to grow a flowering pineapple. This is why the restaurant bears the name loei. The pineapple has also inspired the hotel logo. oincidentally, the pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality for centuries. ith personal service of paramount importance, the tradition of hospitality at Flora atava is revived. Unforgettable experience ou can enjoy the passing boats on the echt in the tea house on the river. nwind with a cup of coffee and cake or opt for a good glass of wine with something delicious from the drinks menu. eetings or celebrations are also possible in the two specially e uipped rooms. The quiet but central location of Flora Batava and the possibility to conclude the day with a saloon boat trip makes every meeting special. Out and about ent a sloop at the hotel, and sail straight to the Loosdrechtse Plassen lakes via the echt river. Or hop on an (electric) bicycle to explore the area. ith its many fortresses, castles, country estates and windmills, the Vecht region resembles a large open air museum. ith its location between Amsterdam and trecht, Flora atava is the perfect base for those who want to combine city and nature. www.florabatava.com
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