Historic arboretum villa
Historic trees enclose this 1853 villa, where stays revolve around park walks and regional Achterhoek farm cooking.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1853 former boarding school and national monument set within an historic arboretum.
Listed
Dutch design touches and contemporary artwork decorate the forty-two individually themed guestrooms.
Listed
Hyper-regional tasting menus at Restaurant Lokaal highlight produce from nearby Achterhoek farms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The historical character of this monumental building (1853) fuses beautifully with the Dutch Design interior, where works of art add to the charming ambience.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Paths through the arboretum lead past a thatched tea pavilion, and Doetinchem's town centre is a short walk away.
The rooms
Individually styled bedrooms look onto the grounds, and select Waterpret rooms have freestanding soaking tubs or private infrared saunas.
The spa
Restaurant Lokaal
Chef Bjorn Massop serves multi-course tasting menus inside the dining room, drawn from the estate's food forest and local growers.
At the table
Bar & Bites pours cocktails at the wooden counter and serves light fare on the veranda overlooking the arboretum.
How it began
Reverend Jan van Dijk bought the property in 1868, turning the villa into a boarding school for underprivileged divinity students.
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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.