In Mechelen, one of the most charming villages in South Limburg, you will find the 17-person holiday home Goudvink. Surrounded by beautiful views like the South Limburg hills, this is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a well-earned holiday together with family, friends or colleagues.
Estate of the Vinken family
Goudvink is situated on a 30-hectare large estate that is owned by the Vinken family. When you arrive at the estate, you will instantly be impressed by the overall picture. On the right-hand side you will notice the black and white half-timbered house in which the Vinken family lives. On the left-hand side you will see a large, covered terrace. In between there are two loam-coloured holiday homes called "Goudvink" and "Boekvink". These holiday homes have been built in the old half-timbered barn that was fully restored in 2008. The half-timbered walls of the barn were re-exposed and authentically filled with loam. On the estate you can also find cowsheds and a small campsite for those who like to camp on a farm.
Let's take a look inside
Holiday home Goudvink is located in the left part of the half-timbered barn. After entering the home, you will find yourself in a hallway that leads to the large living area. Thanks to the many large windows and garden doors, the living area is wonderfully light. Moreover, the space is a feast for the eyes, thanks to the bluestone tiled floor in combination with the half-timbered walls. Gather around the fireplace and enjoy each other's company while savouring a snack and a drink. Snacks can be prepared in the open-plan kitchen, which is equipped with all modern conveniences including a 5-burner gas hob, convection oven, combi microwave, coffee machine, kettle and dishwasher. You will also find everything you need for preparing and serving a delicious meal for the entire group. Even the large wooden dining table is ideal for extensive, Burgundian dinners. On the ground floor you will also find a double bedroom that has an ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. This room is suitable for everyone, including people using wheelchairs, as the entrance of the room is extra spacious and the beds are electrically adjustable. The other five bedrooms can be found on the upper floors. On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms, two quad bedrooms and three bathrooms, one of which has a bathtub. The other two bathrooms have a shower, sink and toilet. On the second floor, a spacious triple room can be found. Goudvink has a total of seventeen beds, all of which are box-spring beds.
Outdoor space
At the back of the holiday home, you will find a large terrace. Here, you can relax in the sun and enjoy the pleasant ambiance around you. Moreover, there is a wood-fired OFYR barbecue waiting to be used. You can order wood in advance or bring it yourself. Goudvink is a true play paradise for children. Children will love to play on the large estate and make use of the trampoline and the playing equipment. They also have the opportunity to explore the farm life.
The area
We certainly recommend exploring the beautiful surroundings. Goudvink has a unique location. You just need to walk down the dead-end road to find yourself in the middle of a nature reserve. The only sounds that you will hear in this place are those of the birds singing and the river Geul babbling. Another special area to discover by foot is the nearby forest Bovenste Bos. If you are lucky, you may run into a badger, fox or deer. The holiday home is located at only five minutes walking distance from the centre of Mechelen. Mechelen is a lovely village known for its many half-timbered houses, picturesque streets and inviting terraces. The village also has a local supermarket, a butcher, a baker offering delicious Limburg pies, and various cafés and restaurants. If you plan to go out by car, it will only take you few minutes to reach Slenaken, Epen, Vaals, Valkenburg, Gulpen-Wittem or the Voer region. Moreover, you are only a half-hour's drive away from Maastricht, Aachen and Liège.
Larger group?
Goudvink can also be booked in combination with the neighbouring holiday home Boekvink. Together, these homes are very suitable for groups up to 34 people.
