Walking or cycling for kilometers without encountering a residential area? It's possible from Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn-De Cantharel. Located in the Veluwe, the ultimate nature experience starts here. Spend a weekend being active and relaxing amidst the greenery in the wellness garden. Cantharel, explore the great outdoors!

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For those who are looking for a weekend in nature, Hotel Apeldoorn-De Cantharel is the perfect choice. Situated in this unique location, with the vast Veluwe as its backyard, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. At 't Buitenhuisje near the hotel, a staff member will gladly provide you with all the tips and help you book various activities. Many cycling and hiking routes are already available, but how about opting for something more adventurous? Rent an electric e-chopper, go for a beautiful horse ride, take a ride on the horse tram, or enjoy a carriage ride. If you have your own horse, you can simply bring it along. At the horse hotel on the premises, your horse will have just as comfortable a stay as you 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, there are many possibilities and can be arranged tailor-made. Think of barbecues in the vegetable garden, bonfire sessions, and a birds of prey demonstration. And what about a hot air balloon ride? Depending on the weather, the hot air balloon takes off a few times a week behind the hotel. How fantastic and unique is it to admire the Veluwe from the air?

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GREEN OASIS

When it comes to accommodations, there is a lot of choice: from comfort rooms to luxury suites, family rooms with a separate children's room, and even two fully equipped cottages. Ideal for the whole family. Children will love this hotel anyway, because where else can you sleep so close to the forest where you can go on adventures? If you want to make the stay even more unforgettable for the children, let them drive the Kids Land Rover. Big smiles guaranteed for everyone!

FINE DINING

Another beautiful garden is the large vegetable garden. Among all the vegetables, you can see and hear the chickens happily scratching around. But the most striking animal sound comes from the many birds. Especially those living in the city will quickly notice their singing and chirping upon arrival. In the vegetable garden, everything grows that ends up on your plate fresh from the land in the restaurant that same evening. The chefs coordinate well with the green department on what they would like to see planted each season. Enjoy the dishes in the atmospheric Bistro Martinus or the exclusive Huisje James, hidden behind the hotel. Here you come for fine dining during an evening full of experience. Be surprised by six or seven courses of visually appealing and tasty dishes and enjoy one of the top wines on the extensive wine list. It's no wonder that Huisje James has already been recommended by GaultMillau and Michelin.

THE Q LOUNGE

Not only is there a lot to do outside the hotel. Since the end of last year, The Q Lounge has been open. With four private cinemas and a karaoke room, this is something truly original. After a nice day outside, you can sing along at the top of your lungs with one of the 20,000 songs. Your favorite song is surely among them. Or relax with your feet up in the private cinema. Here, you can watch your own streamed series or sports match on the big screen with a maximum of five people from comfortable chairs. Enjoy unlimited popcorn and order your drinks and snacks in between via a QR code, which will be delivered to the room. End the day well at Bobbies Bar with cocktails and snacks. The next day, you can head back into nature or choose to visit Paleis Het Loo, the center of Apeldoorn, or the Apenheul. From Hotel Apeldoorn-De Cantharel, you can do it all!