The 2-person holiday home Josephine is situated on the edge of Maastricht, on an estate called Landgoed de Heerdeberg. In this special place, you are surrounded by fruit trees, chickens and wooded slopes. This setting allows you to forget the everyday hustle and bustle so that you can start enjoying the little things in life.
History of the Heerdeberg estate
The Heerdeberg estate is located in the “Mergelland” region in South Limburg that has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The estate's buildings were built in 1911, using marl that was extracted from the nearby caves. At the time, the estate was owned by a Catholic congregation. This Catholic congregation founded a boarding school for boys who were considered difficult to educate. On the premises there was also a farm, a butcher's shop, a fruit orchard and a bakery that all provided food for the boys and the priests. In 1990, the boarding school was closed, and all the buildings lay empty for a while. In 2012, the dilapidated complex was bought by José and Richard, who embarked on a huge restoration project. José, who had instantly fallen in love with this magical place, wanted to create a social meeting place for her family, but also for others.
The Heerdeberg estate - Today
José's vision has been realised. The old farm complex has been transformed into an inspiring sanctuary where the entire family can happily live together and where they can also receive guests. Daughter Lotte and her husband form a great duo of architects who have converted the former marl stables into two stylish holiday homes. These holiday homes are named after Richard's grandparents, Theodorus and Josephine. Son Coen has transformed the former cowsheds into a charming inn, aptly named "Bij de Paters" (Place of the priests). In the former butcher's shop, Coen has created a fully self-sufficient farm shop. De eieren zijn bijvoorbeeld gelegd door de mergellandhoenderen die op het terrein rondscharrelen en het vlees is afkomstig van de varkens die in de mergelgrotten opgroeien. Furthermore, the estate has several attractive terraces decorated with African art.
Josephine - Let's take a look inside
Holiday home Josephine radiates cosiness and luxury. Once you have entered the home, you will find yourself in the open living space which has a welcoming sitting area with a pellet stove. The living space also features a compact, well-equipped kitchen with glossy wall tiles. This kitchen includes a dishwasher, a 4-burner induction cooker, a microwave oven, a fridge-freezer and a Nespresso machine. The wooden dining table invites you to sit down and enjoy a delicious (home-made) meal. You can spend the night in one of the two unique (double) box beds. Furthermore, the holiday home has a separate toilet and a beautiful bathroom with a floor of Portuguese tiles. The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in rain shower and washbasin.
Josephine - Outdoor space
In front of the holiday home you will find a small terrace that offers peace and quiet and a beautiful green setting. It is namely situated in the middle of an orchard. Here, you can pick as many cherries, apples and pears as you want. The chickens on the estate can even provide you with fresh eggs in the morning. If you really want to be pampered, take a seat on the terrace of café Bij de Paters.
Would you like to bring your dog?
Feel free to bring your four-legged friend. However, due to the presence of other animals on the premises, we ask that you keep your dog on a leash.
Only small to medium sized dogs are allowed.
