Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn - De Cantharel

An unforgettable stay Staying at Hotel Apeldoorn de Cantharel is a wonderful way to relax, surrounded by nature. We combine luxurious hotel facilities, a beautiful environment, and charming small-scale craftsmanship at a unique Veluwe hotel farm. Both indoors and outdoors, we offer special places and opportunities for an unforgettable stay. Whether you visit us for business or pleasure, our natural beauty leaves a lasting impression.

BOB ZEEUW VAN DER LAAN

4TH GENERATION

Dining

In our charming restaurants, brasserie, and on the terrace, we serve you breakfast, lunch, or dinner. During dinner, you can choose from many delicious à la carte dishes. Our chefs work with regional products and vegetables from our own vegetable garden. In a fairytale-like location behind the hotel lies our intimate, cozy restaurant Huisje James. Your evening starts with an aperitif in the Workshop. Then we pamper you with refined dishes and matching wines in the thatched cottage.

A unique hotel farm

It is wonderful to stay overnight in one of our 160 rooms. Choose from comfort rooms, suites, or family rooms. Many rooms have their own terrace, balcony, or veranda with views over the wellness garden or the meadow. After a long walk or a busy day at work, it is delightful to relax in the wellness garden. There, you can enjoy an indoor and outdoor pool, bubbling benches, sauna cabins, and relaxation areas. In the hotel, there is a separate spa with a sauna and Turkish steam bath. Swimwear is mandatory for all wellness facilities.

Events

A business meeting, a conference, a weekend with friends, or a party? For a large or small group? With our facilities and activities both indoors and outdoors, you have many options. Hold a meeting in our conference center with an auditorium or in one of our special outdoor locations. For an outdoor activity, we offer a range of possibilities, such as a birds of prey demonstration or a horse-drawn carriage ride through the area. The country house located next to the hotel is very suitable as group accommodation for a family weekend or a multi-day retreat.

Horse hotel

Are you fond of horses and would you like to ride outdoors in the Veluwe? In our horse hotel, we offer first-class horse boxes and paddocks. This way, you can bring your horse to enjoy the beautiful forests, heathlands, and sand drifts. Our stable master has all the tips for great routes. The area has a very convenient junction system specially designed for riders.

The Veluwe

The Veluwe is the largest continuous nature reserve in the Netherlands, with a lot of variety. Visit the Hoge Veluwe National Park, the Kröller Möller museum or the sand drifts of Radio Kootwijk. While walking or cycling, you might spot wild boars or deer. The lookout tower at Kootwijkerzand offers you a beautiful view of the surroundings at a height of 12 meters. Take a look at the royal stables and the beautiful gardens of Palace Het Loo or spend a day out with the children at the Apenheul or Julianatoren amusement park.