Thatched Frisian farmstead
The ancestral farmstead runs as an unhurried bed-and-breakfast, pairing self-contained suites with a pantry stocked by neighboring island farms.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1840 whaling captain's homestead preserved across three thatched buildings in Oevenum.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The pretty, upmarket duplexes and suites here – all with kitchenettes – are spread over four buildings, three of them reed-thatched.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Buurnstrat runs through the village of Oevenum, where quiet lanes are lined with traditional thatched Frisian farmhouses.
The rooms
Every suite includes a full kitchenette, and duplex layouts tuck bedrooms directly beneath the steep reed thatch.
The saunas and gym
Two wood-paneled saunas flank a central shower, and a fitness room has a treadmill and cross trainers.
At the table
Breakfast in the Captain's Lounge includes regional cheeses and homemade jams that guests can take home.
How it began
Whaling captain Peter Lütjens built the farmstead in 1840, and the hotel takes its name from a descendant nicknamed Rackmer.
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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.