Kilometers wandelen of fietsen zonder een woonwijk tegen te komen? Vanuit Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn-De Cantharel kan het. Gelegen op de Veluwe start hier de ultieme natuurbeleving. Door een weekend lang actief op pad te gaan en lekker te relaxen tussen het groen in de wellnesstuin. Cantharel, explore the great outdoor!

TEXT: EVA VAN MEIJL

PHOTOGRAPHY: NOPOINT STUDIO'S

STYLING: MARTINE REURINGS

If you fancy a weekend in nature, Hotel Apeldoorn-De Cantharel is the right place for you. At this unique location, with the vast Veluwe as your backyard, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and about. In 't Buitenhuisje at the hotel, a staff member will be happy to give you all the tips you need and all kinds of activities can be booked. Many cycling and hiking routes are already available here, but how fun is it to go for something more adventurous. Rent an electric e-chopper, opt for a scenic tour on horseback, by horse-drawn streetcar or take a carriage ride. Those who have their own horse can simply take the animal with them. At the on-site horse hotel, your horse will have as comfortable a stay as you do in one of the many modern hotel rooms.

Hotel Apeldoorn-De Cantharel is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway, but also for business meetings and large events much is possible and can be arranged to suit your needs. Think barbecues in the kitchen garden, fire pit sessions and a falconry demonstration. And how about a balloon ride? Depending on the weather, the hot air balloon takes off behind the hotel several times a week. How fantastic and unique is it to admire the Veluwe from the air?

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GREEN OASE

There are also many choices in terms of stays: from comfort room to luxury suite, family rooms with enclosed children's room and even two fully equipped cottages. Ideal for the whole family. Kids will love this hotel anyway, because where do you sleep so close to the forest where you can go on an adventure? If you want to make your stay even more unforgettable for the kids, let them drive in the Kids Land Rover. Big smiles for everyone guaranteed!

FINE DINING

Another beautiful garden is the large vegetable garden. Among all the vegetables you can see and hear the chickens happily scurrying around. But the most striking animal sound comes from the many birds. Especially those who live in the city will surely notice their singing and twittering soon after arrival. The kitchen garden grows all kinds of things fresh from the land that will be on your plate at the restaurant the same evening. The chefs coordinate well with the greenery department what they like to see planted each season. Enjoy dishes in the atmospheric Bistro Martinus or the exclusive Huisje James, tucked away behind the hotel. This is where you come for fine dining during an evening of experience. Be surprised by up to six or seven courses of eye-catching and flavorful dishes and enjoy one of the top wines on the extensive wine list. It is not for nothing that Huisje James has already been tipped by GaultMillau and Michelin.

THE Q LOUNGE

Not only outside the hotel is there much to do. Since late last year, The Q Lounge has been open. With four private cinemas and a karaoke room, this is truly something original. After a nice day outside, sing along at your loudest to one of the 20,000 songs. Your favorite song is bound to be among them. Or relax with your legs up in the private cinema. Here you can watch your own streamed series or sports game on the big screen with up to five people from easy chairs. Enjoy unlimited popcorn and in between order your drinks and snacks via a QR code, they will be delivered to the auditorium. Afterwards, end the day well at Bobbies Bar with cocktails and snacks. The next day you can return to nature or choose to visit Paleis Het Loo, the center of Apeldoorn or the Apenheul. It's all possible from Hotel Apeldoorn-De Cantharel!