Vernelsberg estate, completely secluded on the river Geul in a vast green landscape

We are proud to present Landgoed Vernelsberg, completely detached on the river Geul in a vast green landscape. This is the only triangular farmhouse in the Netherlands so far known, built on a topped rock: the Vernelsberg. The Estate is surrounded by its sloping garden and fruit orchard on a plot of over 5 hectares.

In the southernmost tip of the Netherlands, this national monument stands peacefully and harmoniously in an almost sacred landscape. The farm is completely isolated and seems like its own kingdom, resiliently standing up through all the storms of time. The farm was built around 1750 with a foundation that was already laid in the early Middle Ages. The complex consisted of a house with horse stables, a cow shed, a baking house and a large barn. These wings around the triangular courtyard were constructed from quarry stone and half-timbering. Hoeve Vernelsberg has been carefully restored and very respectfully and tastefully furnished. The former agricultural buildings were developed into comfortable guest rooms and offer a wonderful stay with 11 guest rooms and 1 apartment, all with their own luxurious bathroom. The large barn has been converted into a breathtaking reception room where the entire group can gather for dinner and recreation. The space is finished with authentic, ecological building materials. Beneficial peace and beauty radiate from Vernelsberg farm, it forms a rock in the surf in many ways.

Location and surroundings

Hoeve Vernelsberg is located in Epen, the southernmost village in the Netherlands, which is known for its beautiful nature and characteristic half-timbered houses. In the early Middle Ages, "Apine" (Epen) was of the Carolingian kings, and during a long history a trade and war route. The three border towns of Aachen, Maastricht and Liège surround Epen. Hoeve Vernelsberg was commercially connected to the Volmolen for centuries.

Landgoed Vernelsberg is located in the most hilly and southern part of the Heuvelland, near Epen, very close to the Belgian border and the Voer region. Hoeve Vernelsberg is beautifully situated next to Geul, at the Heimansgroeve, near the famous ice cream stand of Epen and the Volmolen.

The area of Epen is touristic because of the beautiful nature, geology and architecture. There are many nice restaurants and cafes. Limburgse Golf & Countryclub Wittem and on the border lies Golfclub Mergelhof between Cottessen and Plombières. The forests in each wind direction of Epen are called the Onderste Bosch, the Bovenste Bosch, the Kruisbos, the Vijlnerbos and the Schweibergerbos.

Guest rooms and reception room
Landgoed Hoeve Vernelsberg consists of

• The Apine is the Verne Wing and the Els Wing
  The Spanish Cottage
  The Farmhouse
  The Granary

De Apine (a total of 11 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms suitable for 24 – 30 people):

• 7 very spacious 2-person bedrooms with single beds, each with its own bathroom (5 rooms in the Verne Wing and 2 rooms in the Els Wing)
• 4 very spacious 4-person bedrooms with single beds, each with its own bathroom (2 rooms in the Verne Wing and 2 rooms in the Els Wing)

Verne wing The reception room: Very attractively finished group room with wood and loam with a beautiful continuous entresol. A kitchen with facilities. The bedrooms are connected to this room via a hall and landing.

Els wing (accessible via courtyard): Restful, very well maintained sleeping quarters, with rich use of wood, loam and blue stone. Each room is stylishly furnished with a luxurious bathroom and sitting area.

Extra to reserve:

• The Spanish house, apartment for 2 people with private bathroom. Price on request.
• Het Boerenhuis 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Price on request
• The Granary, large bluestone room for various purposes, 170 m2. Price on request.

The Spanish House:

• Apartment for 2 persons with bathroom.
• Also called the "Hundred Man's House"; the cottage is said to have housed a hundred men during the Spanish occupation. The same number of loaves and pies were baked every week in the following century. Today, this quarry stone house is an attractive private guest house

The Farmer's House:

• Information can be requested from reception 043-4574445

The Granary:

• Recreation room, which can be rented for separate events.
• This wing can be used flexibly.