Tilburg, Netherlands
Auberge du Bonheur
Forested culinary estate
Tilburg, Netherlands
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
BonheurForested culinary estate
A glass conservatory hosts seasonal French dining, with quiet trails leading straight out into the woods.
What it’s good at
Notable
Illuminated headboards display custom tapestries woven at Tilburg's TextielLab depicting street maps.
Listed
Direct path connections lead into the eighteenth-century star forest of De Oude Warande.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The guestrooms of this traditional country house have been beautifully modernised, so guests will not lack a single comfort here on the edge of the woods.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
De Oude Warande surrounds the estate with eighteenth-century forest trails. Central Tilburg is a short bike ride east.
The rooms
Illuminated headboards hold custom tapestries of local street maps, set against quiet woodland views.
At the table
La Nouvelle Auberge serves seasonal French surprise menus beside the garden terrace. At the bar, velvet stools line high tables.
How it began
The estate was built in 1941 as a private villa for a prominent wine merchant.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.