De Lutte, Netherlands
Landgoed De Wilmersberg
Woodland country estate
Woodland country estate
Originally a manufacturer's summer villa, the estate keeps an unhurried rhythm shaped by fireside drinks and quiet walks through the woods.
What it’s good at
Listed
A 1920s country villa commissioned by Enschede textile manufacturer Jan Bernard Blijdenstein.
Listed
Fourteen hectares of private parkland with all-weather tennis courts and rental bicycles.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This opulent country house in the middle of the woods is surrounded by a beautiful flower garden and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a private fourteen-hectare estate in Twente, bordered by an arboretum and English landscape parkland.
The rooms
Royale Estate rooms look out across the parkland from private terraces and balconies, decorated in a classic English style.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool looks out across the gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows, fitted with a counter-current jetstream.
Sauna and steam
A pine Finnish sauna sits beside a Turkish steam bath, and a circular whirlpool rests nearby.
The spa
Warmly lit treatment rooms in the Wellnessboutique host restorative massages and facials using Oolaboo products.
Lounge met open haard and Bar
Green velvet barstools line the curved marble bar, and an open fireplace warms the adjacent lounge.
At the table
Chef Ronald Bor leads the estate restaurant, serving seasonal Dutch dishes rooted in organic Twente produce.
How it began
The villa rose in the 1920s as a family residence named 't Nije Huss, built over seventeenth-century farmland.
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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.