Two-day package in Westerkwartier, South-West Groningen

Nothing like a weekend or midweek getaway to a unique hotel or special place for overnight stays.

How about a weekend or midweek break in the Groningen Westerkwartier. Westerkwartier - the area o...

Accommodation: hotel of B&B inbegrepen
drankjes en versnaperingen: koffie/thee inbegrepen, gebak/taart, inbegrepen

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Routes: Route in the region where you are staying

Features: Individual trip • wo. - zo. • het gehele jaar beschikbaar • Van okt - maart, op aanvraag

Tips to visit in the Western Quarter

Nienoord country estate with Nienoord Castle
Coendersborg
Ostrich safari
National landscape Middag-Humsterland
Monastery museum in Aduard
Historical landscape and new nature

Choice of numerous excellent restaurants
Plenty of walking and cycling opportunities
Centrally located between Drenthe and Friesland
The city of Groningen is within 'reach'.

You can expect the following

Wat kun je verwachten?

Few people know that the Westerkwartier, the region south-west of the city of Groningen, is a unique collection of diverse landscapes and characters.

No region in the north is as varied as the Westerkwartier.

Could it be because the area is so centrally located between Drenthe and Friesland? And in the north has the typical Groningen salt marsh and mound landscape?

Who knows.

In the Westerkwartier, Frisian, Drenthe and typical Groningen are mixed in a wonderful way.

Delve into the history of the Westerkwartier while seeing the region's main attractions. Visit the estates where the so-called Jonkers of Groningen used to live (Borg Nienoord and the Coenersborg). Discover the stories and adventures of the Netherlands' most famous explorer - Abel Tasman - who was born in the Westerkwartier. There is a museum and footpath named after him.

In Aduard, visit the Monastery Museum, and the former infirmary, of what was the largest monastery in Western Europe in the Middle Ages. Many buildings in the region were later built with the former monastic bricks from this monastery.

Want to change up the programme of the package beforehand, or on the spot? Just let us know what your wishes are, as this is how we will make it a fantastic weekend in the Westerkwartier.

Can't get enough after one night? We can well imagine. Booking an extra night is always possible.

Local facilities

B&B Landgoedboerderij Oosterheerdt

Oosterheerdtstraat 7, 9351 BK Leek, Nederland

Struisvogelhouderij fam. W. de Kreij

Noorderweg 35A, 9361 TC Boerakker, Nederland

Day-to-day programme:

View the programme for your package below

Prefer a personalised travel programme? Ask for the possibilities

Day 1 Westerkwartier two-day package

Friday

On the date you booked, drive to the starting location of the route 'Westerkwartier' in Leek (or in Tolbert)

There - before you start the route - you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with a delicacy. When confirming the route, you will receive the address where lunch is planned that day, or you will receive the packed lunch to take with you in the car.

Today you will discover the region on a beautiful route through the Westerkwartier. It is a puzzle route, but driving the route without worrying about the questions is of course also possible. Just relaxed touring, with plenty of moments along the way to get out for new discoveries.

The route starts at Landgoedboerderij Oosterheerdt (route with route book), or in Tolbert (route with app).

Driving leisurely through the region, you will discover how beautiful and varied the landscape is. You taste the history of farming families, of the rich nobility, the peat development, the struggle with the water. The route tells you about the impressive project to develop a few thousand hectares of new nature, and with success. So close to the city of Groningen, so central, and yet not overrun by tourism! That is the unique charm of this part of Groningen.

Along the way, you're sure to find a few nice locations for some refreshments. The route description also gives some tips for this.

Recommendations for dinner: Bistro 't Raadhuis in Zuidhorn, or Steakhouse André Dokter in Briltil

Before or after dinner, drive to your accommodation. Time for check-in and other details you received when booking.

Landgoedboerderij Oosterheerdt, Oosterheerdtstraat, Leek, Nederland

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Directions

Lunch

Koffie/thee

taart/gebak

Day 2 Westerkwartier two-day package

Saturday

Day 2 starts off rested with a delicious breakfast.

After checking out, this day is yours to fill in.

Some suggestions:

The Borg Nienoord carriage museum
Monastery Museum in Aduard,
Abel Tasman Museum in Lutjegast
Book an ostrich safari at the ostrich farm in Boerakker
Stroll through the Middag-Humsterland in the picturesque villages of Niehove, Ezinge and Garnwerd
Hire a bicycle at the accommodation location and take a nice bike ride.

Or ask at the accommodation location for special tips. They will be happy to advise you.

Can't get enough after one night's stay? We can well imagine. Booking an extra night is always possible.

Landgoedboerderij Oosterheerdt, Oosterheerdtstraat, Leek, Nederland

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Breakfast

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Booking information

Travel date: can be booked all year round (subject to availability).

Travel price: € 159.00 per person

Included: LocalGroningen route 'Zuidelijk Westerkwartier' ¢* 1x coffee/tea with cake ¢* 1x lunch (packed) ¢* 1x overnight stay + breakfast ¢* booking and administration fee.

Not included: other meals and drinks * entrance tickets * bicycle rental * parking costs for own car * cost of refuelling/recharging the car * other personal expenses.

Accommodation: you stay overnight in an attractive regional hotel or comfortable B&B in the nearby region from where the 'Zuidelijk Westerkwartier' route is mapped out. First, we request availability at B&B Landgoedboerderij Oosterheerdt. This B&B borders directly on the Nienoord estate and is also the start location of the route.

If this B&B is not available, another one will be approached. In the Westerkwartier, there is plenty of choice of beautiful B&Bs comparable to Oosterheerdt.

If you have special wishes, feel free to let us know. We will do our best to fulfil your wishes. If there are extra costs involved, we will discuss them in advance.

Conditions

Booking and deposit After booking, you will receive a confirmation from us and also the invoice. A down payment of at least 50% of the total travel sum is due within 3 days after sending the travel confirmation. The remaining amount is due no later than 4 weeks before the booking date.

If the trip is booked within 4 weeks of departure, the entire travel sum is payable at once.

Cancellation If you cancel the booking, the following cancellation fees are due:-

from 42 days up to 30 days before the day of departure: 40% of the travel sum
from 30 days up to 7 days before the day of departure: 75% of the travel sum
from 7 days before departure: 100%.

(For detailed description of our terms and conditions, go to: LocalGroningen general terms and conditions and privacy provisions).