Chapter XII
Where we dine and sleep in Limburg
Hills, vineyards and castles built on marl. Limburg is the southernmost chapter and one of the richest: two-star kitchens, terraced castles, monasteries and castle hotels to stay in after dinner.
In Limburg the book holds four addresses for now. When we come across more that belong here, they go in. If we had to pick one, it would be Van Oys Maastricht Retreat. If you are coming for a star, try Van Oys Maastricht Retreat and Château Neercanne. The next place is still empty: that is the address we are trying next.
Five-star castle estate hotel with two-star restaurant
A chestnut tree on the ceiling and Guido Braeken in the kitchen.
Braeken used to cook at Château Wittem and has built something special again in a converted barn on this estate. After dinner, your room is on the same estate by the Maas.
Terraced castle with starred restaurant and suites
A castle set into the hillside, with the wine kept in the caves.
Robert Levels cooks here looking out over the baroque gardens and the Jeker valley. And since 2024 you no longer have to go home after dinner.
Château hotel on a former convent estate with restaurants and spa
Staying where a monastery began in 1201, then off to the spa.
A large, classic country-house hotel near Valkenburg whose story begins with a hermit. Spa access comes with your stay, which we find a comforting thought.
Small castle hotel with restaurant in a city park
The smallest castle in the Netherlands, they say, and we believe them.
Eight suites in the old coach houses, freshly renovated, and a kitchen Carlo van Erve has run since 2008. A small house in an English-style park in Roermond.
Our book lists four addresses in Limburg: Van Oys Maastricht Retreat in Eijsden, Château Neercanne in Maastricht, Château St. Gerlach in Valkenburg aan de Geul and Kasteeltje Hattem in Roermond.
Van Oys Maastricht Retreat in Eijsden. Braeken used to cook at Château Wittem and has built something special again in a converted barn on this estate. After dinner, your room is on the same estate by the Maas. If it is full, we ring Château Neercanne.
For two, count on € 340 at Kasteeltje Hattem up to € 670 at Château Neercanne, for dinner, one night and breakfast. Amounts come from their own booking systems, for a weeknight in November 2026.
Yes: at Van Oys Maastricht Retreat in Eijsden and Château Neercanne in Maastricht. After dessert you just walk upstairs.
