Baarlo, Netherlands
Fletcher Hotel Château De Raay
Glass-roofed castle estate
Baarlo, Netherlands
Opened
2005
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ResortOutside the door
The house
Fletcher HotelsGlass-roofed castle estate
The property runs as an easygoing castle estate, bringing daylight into its historic brick core through an expansive glass roof.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a 13-hectare wooded estate in Baarlo, surrounded by castle gardens and tranquil ponds.
The rooms
Rooms look out over the lily ponds and wooded grounds, divided between the main house and historic outbuildings.
The gym
The indoor fitness room has cardio machines and free weights, set under natural light for estate workouts.
Restaurant De Tuin van de Barones
Dining tables sit beneath crystal chandeliers under the glass roof, or out on a brick terrace shaded by grapevines.
At the table
Aperitifs and coffee are served at the marble bar counter, set on stone tiles under the glass conservatory roof.
How it began
Sisters of the Holy Family lived here as a convent from 1937 until 1999, preceding the four-year hotel restoration.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.