The Annex Retreat

Geijsteren, NL
A Dutch Farmhouse Villa is Transformed into a Culinary Retreat

We love a vacation rental with a strong culinary component, and in this case we found a magical place where the owners prioritized gastronomy holistically with the environment.

The Annex Retreat

Owner Dita, a trained chef and sommelier, found a former living farm owned by a Dutch family while searching with her husband two years ago. Located on over 14,000 square meters in the south of the Netherlands, they were captivated by its instant serenity. As they stood through the shade of a 200-year old Sweet Chestnut tree, they knew it was meant to be theirs. 

The couple took great care to update the villa, respecting its original character (think soaring oak ceilings and libraries with books that date to 1750) while adding a few contemporary upgrades such as mid-century modern decor and furnishings from top Dutch design houses.

Come spend some time lavished in luxury. As an add-on service, breakfast, lunch and dinner can be included, and you can have Dita select wines and stock them for you prior to arrival. The trained team of chefs – comprised of both rising stars and Michelin-starred – are delighted to prepare exquisite menus and sometimes surprise guests with evening aperitifs.

The property can accommodate up to 12 guests, with six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Most rooms have farmland and pool views.

For a true locavore experience in the middle of nature, we think Dita says it best: “The Annex is created as a home away from home, approachably opulent, joyous, peaceful, relaxing, nurturing and above all memorable.”

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Heated pool, open wood-burning fireplace, Chef’s kitchen with large island, Sonos® speakers for high-quality sound, Kamado Joe XL BBQ. Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared to perfection by prestigious chefs, featuring local produce, honey, juices, jams, eggs, meat and more (at an additional cost). Curated culinary activities for guests that are interested.

A Natural Wonderland in Holland

Located between Belgium and Germany, the vast surroundings of Limberg are blanketed with forests and hills, making the area a popular destination for hiking and biking. A walking path shoulders The Annex, leading into the vast forest, beckoning a foraging trip to see what treasures you’ll unearth. A fifteen-minute walk from the Annex will take you to an 18-hole championship golf course, or you may choose to experience the rolling dunes in De Maasduinen, a 10-minute drive. Limberg is also home to the "white village" of Thorn, with a gleaming abbey that used to be a convent for noblewomen.

LOCATION

Limburg, Netherlands. Nearest airport: or Weeze (DE), which is 23 km away or Eindhoven (53 km away) 

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Summer and fall for the best weather. Spring is slow but still comfortable; winter can be quite cold.

 
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The Annex Retreat
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Holland's Forested Countryside

We love a vacation rental with a strong culinary component, and in this case we found a magical place where the owners prioritized gastronomy holistically with the environment.

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TV Netflix
Heating Yes
Kitchen Fully equipped chef's kitchen with island, 120cm oven + 6 gas burners + grill
Internet High speed wifi with multiple access points throughout villa
Washer Yes
Pool Heated pool open seasonally
Dryer Yes
Indoor Fireplace Yes
Bedrooms 6
Bed Type Kind sized beds
Kitchen Fully equipped chef's kitchen with island, 120cm oven + 6 gas burners + grill
Bathrooms 6
Accommodates 12
Kid-Friendly Not kid-friendly
Pet Friendly No pets allowed
Min. Stay 2 nights
Check-In 3 PM
Check-Out 12 PM
Cleaning €250
Tax €1.25 per person/per day
Sec. Deposit €1000
Sec. Deposit Due Deposit amount required with booking via BH. BH pays the owner the deposit with the rental fee payment on payout date
Sec. Deposit Returned Refund of deposit by owner within 7 days after stay
Cancellation Policy Strict
The guest will receive a refund if the booking is canceled within 24 hours of making the reservation (grace period). After that, the reservation is non-refundable. All refunds are subject to a credit card fee of up to 3.5%.

House rules Upon arrival, leave all your worries Behind. Give in to our motto: retox. Detox. Relax. The Annex is a non-smoking property. If you are a smoker, please smoke outside; we have ashtrays in the white cabinets on the terrace Please keep consumption of all food and beverages to the kitchen, living/dining room and poolside. Poolside beverage service is glass free. You can find glassware suitable for succulent wine and cocktail consumption in the white cabinet on the terrace. There are pool towels available in the treasure chest in the grand hall. Bath towels are provided separately in your assigned bathrooms and/or rooms. We strive to be green, so please be conscious and please reuse and recycle. The keys given to you are for group use. A replacement fee of €150 will be charged should you lose them. In case of fire, there are extinguishers and fire blankets located in the kitchen, hall and upstairs landing. An escape ladder is also behind the latch door in the upstairs landing. Should you want to curl up by the fire, ask us if you need help. The electric shutters in the hallway and living room are an original feature that we'd like to preserve. Leave them open at all times and just enjoy the view. We love all our design details and products and took great care in selecting only the best. Sometimes, they may accidentally hide in your suitcase. Should this misfortune happen, the following charges will hide on your credit card: Bathrobe - €70 Bath mat - €35 Bath Towel - €40 Hand towel - €25 Face towel - €15 Zenology products - €45 Hair dryer - €30 Pool towel - €40 From May - October, use the pool to your heart's content. We have the heater on a timer to ensure a comfortable temperature. Please no diving and swimming is at the risk of our guests. Please cover the pool nightly and at check out. From October - April, the pool takes its rest like a dormant bear during the winter. Do not remove black pool cover in the winter period. There will always be a light on at night to welcome you back home. No need to worry about switching anything on. Please feel free to enjoy our Sonos system, utilizing your OWN Spotify or Apple Music account. DO NOT change the names of any speakers, alter any configuration or settings. Doing so creates hours of work for us and takes away the pleasure for future guests. And gives you the pleasure of having to pay for our time. Help yourself to what is in the pantry. If you do, please pay it forward and replenish. We couldn’t bear the next guests not having the pleasure of plentitude as you did. The Annex is secured with cameras for your protection and ours. They are not monitored, merely there to ensure that everyone and the villa is safe and sound. Breakage and damage can happen. Should this occur, please let us know. Check out Please leave the villa in the exact condition and order with which we left it to you. Please wash all dishes/glasses/kitchen utensils (except for kitchen knives - these must be washed by hand) in the dishwasher prior to departure. Please place your garbage bags in the black garbage bin outside the kitchen door and place a clean garbage bag in the kitchen bin prior to departure. Please take all empty bottles with you. There is a recycle container located at the end of Gildestraat and others in the parking lot of Jan Linders in Wanssum. Be mindful of our environment. Turn off all lights, shut all windows and when leaving the villa. When leaving, please place your key in the mail slot located to the left of the front door and ensure it is happy and safely back home. Just as we hope you will be after staying with us. Failure to follow these additional rules will result in charges taken from your deposit. Don’t make us do that - we’re givers, not takers.

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