Frequently Asked Questions

Villa Oldenhoff is a boutique hotel and special bed-and-breakfast set in the Dutch polder between Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and the village of Abcoude.

The property is situated at Voetangelweg 9, 1391 HJ Abcoude, less than 10 kilometres from Amsterdam.

You can reach the team by email at villa@oldenhoff.nl or by phone on +31 (0)6-24684399.

Guests can choose from six large rooms, two stable suites called Suite Erf and Suite Weide, and one smaller Twin room.

Each large room includes its own kitchenette, bathroom, and toilet for maximum independence and comfort.

Yes, Suite Erf and Suite Weide are housed in the former stables, offering extra space and privacy.

A compact Twin room with two separate beds is available for guests who prefer that layout.

Yes, a private sauna can be reserved for relaxing sessions during your stay.

The Winter Wonder Deal grants one free half-day of sauna use with every direct room booking in January, February, or March.

Several meeting rooms are offered for conferences, brainstorms, or trainings, with freshly prepared lunches or dinners provided by the in-house chef.

Het Knakenfort is a historic location in Abcoude that Villa Oldenhoff now offers as an additional venue for intimate gatherings and meetings.

All food at Het Knakenfort is prepared by Xiom Food & Events.

Yes, the estate is listed as a dedicated wedding location where couples can celebrate their ceremony and reception.

Guests can explore walking and cycling routes, relax in the large flower garden, or spend time on the nearby water and nature reserves.

Yes, boat rental is one of the on-site facilities for water enthusiasts.

Bicycle rental is offered, making it easy to discover the surrounding polder landscape and nearby villages.

Electric charging facilities are available, so guests can recharge their vehicles on site.

Yes, the property is accessible by boat via the river Holendrecht, which flows alongside the estate.

From Villa Oldenhoff you can quickly reach Amsterdam’s vibrant centre as well as natural areas such as De Botshol and the Vinkeveense Plassen.

Restaurant De Voetangel is a short walk away, and additional dining options are available in Abcoude and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel.

Villa Culinair pop-up dinners will take place on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 April 2026, featuring bubbles, amuses, and a four-course menu.

Wines are selected by Paul Zekveld of Zekvinos, who also composes a matching wine arrangement for the dinner.

Yes, a new location is being created in Holwerd, Friesland, within the restored writers’ cottage of Waling Dijkstra.

Information is offered in Dutch, English, and German.

The estate blends centuries-old charm with modern luxury, offering rural tranquillity, a large flower garden, and quick access to Amsterdam, making it a distinctive and versatile retreat.

Yes. You can make a reservation directly through the "Online kamer reserveren" (online room reservation) option on the Villa Oldenhoff website.

After booking your stay, simply contact Villa Oldenhoff via WhatsApp or email to schedule your preferred sauna time.

The upcoming site in Holwerd, Friesland, will feature several charming apartments inside the restored writers’ cottage of Waling Dijkstra, finished to the same warm luxury standard as Villa Oldenhoff.

The four-course dinner on 3 and 4 April 2026 is created by Xiom Food & Events in collaboration with Villa Oldenhoff.

Yes. The estate is easily reached by car at Voetangelweg 9, 1391 HJ Abcoude, less than 10 kilometres from Amsterdam.

Villa Oldenhoff is led by Han and Suzanne, who are also overseeing the creation of the new Holwerd location in Friesland.

Yes. The estate is surrounded by a large, flower-filled garden that is open to all guests, providing a tranquil outdoor space to relax, especially when the weather is pleasant.

You can book a spot by clicking the “Reserveer nu” (Reserve now) link on the Villa Culinair section of the Villa Oldenhoff website, which directs you to the online reservation form.

All meals served during meetings are freshly prepared on site by Villa Oldenhoff’s in-house chef.

Villa Oldenhoff has been a place of residence for several centuries, combining its long history with contemporary luxury and comfort.

The estate borders the river Holendrecht, enabling guests to reach Villa Oldenhoff directly by boat.

Villa Oldenhoff provides nine accommodations altogether: six large rooms, two stable suites (Suite Erf and Suite Weide), and one smaller Twin room.

Yes. Guests can communicate with Villa Oldenhoff through WhatsApp, for instance to schedule a private sauna time after booking.

Yes. The Winter Wonder Deal is exclusively available to guests who book their stay directly with Villa Oldenhoff.

Het Knakenfort is a historic venue in Abcoude situated a short distance from Villa Oldenhoff.

Yes. Villa Oldenhoff’s sauna is private and can be reserved for exclusive use during your stay.

The six spacious rooms are offered in three categories: Garden Rooms (Tuinkamers), Upper Rooms (Opkamers), and Attic Rooms (Zolderkamers).

Yes. Het Knakenfort in Abcoude is available through Villa Oldenhoff as a unique venue for intimate gatherings and meetings, with all catering provided by Xiom Food & Events.

Yes. The writers’ cottage in Holwerd is being carefully restored so that its authentic Frisian style is fully preserved while adding the same warm luxury found at Villa Oldenhoff.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire property. The service is provided free of charge.

High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guests have full connectivity in all areas.

Breakfast is not included in the room rate; it is available for €15 per person. The offering features coffee, tea, hot chocolate, spelt and whole-wheat bread, croissants, boiled and fried eggs, local aged and young cheese, ham, grillworst, granola, yogurt seeds, fruit, local yogurt, orange juice, apple-strawberry juice, and sweet bread toppings such as chocolate sprinkles, peanut butter, chocolate spread, and jam.

Complimentary on-site parking is always available, and no reservation is required. Dedicated electric vehicle charging spots are also provided.

Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Cancellation and modification terms vary by booking rate. Most reservations may be cancelled free of charge up to 72 hours before the scheduled check-in. Larger or extended stays are subject to more stringent cancellation conditions.

Villa Oldenhoff offers on-site parking for guests, and its use is complimentary.

Pets are not allowed at Villa Oldenhoff. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

There is no additional fee for on-site parking.

Pets are not allowed at Villa Oldenhoff.

Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in every guest room and all common areas.

Personal check-in is available from 16:00 to 18:00. After 18:00, guests may use a self-check-in envelope with instructions provided. Check-out is required by 11:00.

No. Dedicated electric vehicle charging spots are available on-site and can be used without making a prior reservation; spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guests can choose from three nearby trails: the Botsholroute (10 km), the Liniepad (10 km) and the Bellopad (19 km), all starting in the surrounding polder landscape.

Yes. Guests arriving later than 18:00 receive a self-check-in envelope with their key and clear instructions, so they can access their room independently at any hour.

Villa Oldenhoff may collect your first and last name, address, country, language, telephone number, email address, IP address, bank account number, location data, and information about your activities on the website and the device or browser you use.

Your data are used to handle payments, contact you about your stay, inform you of service changes, create an account, deliver goods or services, analyse website behaviour for improvement, tailor offers to your preferences, and comply with legal obligations such as tax requirements.

Most personal data, such as your name, address, bank details and email, are kept indefinitely for service and legal reasons, while website usage data and device information are stored for up to 50 months.

All data are transmitted over a secure TLS (SSL) connection, identifiable by the "https" and padlock in your browser, and the domain is secured with DNSSEC to prevent redirection to false IP addresses.

You can email a request to info-villa@oldenhoff.nl; to verify identity, you may be asked for additional information or a copy of the relevant cookie if the data relate to cookies, and Villa Oldenhoff will respond and action your request.

Bicycle hire is €17 per day, and four bicycles are available for guests to rent.

Yes. Villa Oldenhoff allows you to rent the whole property or individual meeting rooms and the kitchen for a half-day, a full day, or multiple days; contact the team for a personalised quote.

Yes. After leaving the A2, brown tourist signs labelled “De Voetangel/Villa Oldenhoff” guide drivers straight to the estate.

Cyclists can choose from three picturesque routes that start near the estate: Molens in het Veenweide gebied (58 km), Langs de Vecht (54 km), and Ronde Venen (41 km).

The on-site rental sloop can carry up to 12 passengers.

Via the river Holendrecht, guests can sail from Villa Oldenhoff to the canals of Amsterdam in roughly one hour.

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Yes. Villa Oldenhoff advises that you may file a complaint with the national Data Protection Authority if you believe your personal data are being misused.

Designated employees may use your data for website improvement studies, but results are always aggregated so they cannot be traced back to you personally.

No. The website and services are not intended to collect data about visitors younger than 16 unless they have parental or guardian consent, and any such data will be removed upon request.

Villa Oldenhoff employs Google Analytics cookies to monitor website usage; the anonymised data are processed and stored on Google servers in the United States under the Privacy Shield framework.

Please email your concerns to info-villa@oldenhoff.nl or send a message through the website’s contact form, and the Villa Oldenhoff team will assist you.

Villa Oldenhoff only provides your personal data to third parties when this is required to fulfil the agreement with you or to meet a legal obligation.

Breakfast is available Monday–Friday from 07:00 to 09:30 and on Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 10:00.

Yes. Every guest room has a heated travertine natural-stone floor for additional comfort.

Each room’s kitchenette is equipped with a combi-microwave, refrigerator, and Nespresso coffee machine.

Yes. Guests may either enjoy breakfast in the communal kitchen or have it served directly in their room.

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Villa Oldenhoff provides four on-site charging stations where guests can recharge their electric cars.

The estate runs on power generated by 154 rooftop solar panels, uses eco-friendly cleaning products and room toiletries, sources local sustainable goods where possible, and offers four electric car charging stations for guests.