Beetsterzwaag, Netherlands
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Frisian woodland estate
Built as a nineteenth-century noble country seat, the manor operates like a quiet private estate with woodland walks right from the terrace.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1868 country manor house commissioned for Frisian nobility, set among woodland grounds.
Listed
Historic manor suites and dedicated coach house lodgings beside Michelin-starred dining.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Lavish 19C home in a park enjoyed by golfers. Exclusive service, stylish rooms and common areas.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Fairways from Golf and Country Club Lauswolt border the grounds, and shaded trails lead directly into the Frisian woods.
The rooms
Renovated rooms look out across the parkland, while Het Koetshuis offers secluded suites inside the former coach house.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor swimming pool looks out onto the estate gardens, and loungers border an open-air pool on the lawn.
The spa
Treatment rooms use La Prairie products, and the thermal area has a Finnish sauna and Turkish steam bath.
Restaurant
De Heeren van Harinxma
The Michelin-starred dining room serves seasonal French cuisine beneath crystal chandeliers, using vegetables from the estate garden.
At the table
The lounge pours wine and cocktails from a backlit bar, and broad awnings shade the estate dining terrace.
How it began
The estate takes its name from brothers Pieter and Jan Janssen Lauswolt, who farmed this land in the seventeenth century.
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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.