Santpoort-Noord, Netherlands
Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg
Monumental country estate
Monumental country estate
Built as a grand family seat, the estate leads from stately Renaissance salons straight into quiet woods and coastal dunes.
What it’s good at
Notable
Neo-Dutch Renaissance manor built in 1909, set amid Leonard Springer landscaped estate gardens.
Listed
French fine dining and a 350-square-metre thermal spa anchor the private historic estate.
Listed
Welcoming overnight guests since 1948 across quiet wooded grounds and stately salons.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A country-house hotel on the outskirts of Haarlem, mere minutes from Amsterdam, Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg radiates old-world charm.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Zuid-Kennemerland National Park borders the estate grounds, and the North Sea coast at IJmuider Beach is minutes away.
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The rooms
Rooms in the main manor keep their period styling, while the adjoining wing holds more contemporary patio rooms.
The spa
Plush chaises sit beneath dark wood paneling in the relaxation lounge, and Salon La Beauté du Jour gives full-body massages.
The sauna
Tiered benches line the wood-paneled sauna, and guests can soak in the hydro-jet whirlpool.
At the table
Restaurant Duin & Kruidberg serves French seasonal dishes in the wood-paneled dining room, and Het Souterrain pours cocktails downstairs.
How it began
Tobacco merchant Jacob Theodoor Cremer built the house in 1909 as the largest private residence in the Netherlands.
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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.