Holiday homes in Heuvelland

You wake up in the morning and look straight out through the windows at a wide landscape full of green hills. Guests call this panorama and location perfect. Walking and cycling routes start right at the doorstep of your accommodation in Epen. The rhythm in the Heuvelland is distinctly slower. You walk in complete peace towards the Geuldal 0.8 kilometres from your stay, or continue to the De Geul nature reserve 1.3 kilometres away. The expansive Vijlenerbos is also just 2.9 kilometres away. The region is characterized by winding limestone paths, hillside forests, and the total absence of highways. Instead of rigid asphalt, you are surrounded by castles and vineyards. The landscape slopes sharply towards the Labyrint Drielandenpunt 7.8 kilometres away, a fifteen-minute walk from the highest point in the country. Here you will also find a water playground and facilities for team games. At 7.9 kilometres lies the Three Country Point, a wooded spot with the monument where the national borders of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany meet.

In Epen, specialstays offers two holiday homes under the name Hoeve de Eik. Living areas range from 75 to 135 square metres. There is a two-person cabin with a single bedroom, and a larger eight-person version with three bedrooms. Inside, you benefit from a spacious layout and luxurious bathrooms. Each bathroom features a shower, toilet, sink, and hairdryer. Clean towels are ready for you. Outside, you take a seat on the terrace to enjoy the views in silence. Both cabins have private parking and a charging point for an electric car. Sitting in your chair on the terrace, you feel the sun on your face and hear the sounds of nature.

The seasons play a major role during a stay in the Heuvelland. In the summer months, temperatures sometimes rise to over thirty degrees. Since the cabins do not have air conditioning, guests often open the windows to let the evening air in. In this farming environment, this sometimes brings flies and insects inside. On rainy days, you can easily adjust your plans. For wet moments, Buitenplaats Kasteel Wijlre 6.3 kilometres away offers an excellent alternative as a green park. Culture lovers can visit Museum de Schat van Simpelveld 8.5 kilometres away, or walk through the Orchideeëntuin Gerendal at 8.3 kilometres. For rest and physical relaxation, book a treatment at Poolsuk Massage 4.7 kilometres away or at Nuna's Traditional Thai Massage 8.6 kilometres from the cabin.

Around Epen, you will find numerous places to eat and drink locally. Within one kilometre of your stay, you can pick up an ice cream at Wingbergerhoeve IJs & Fruit 0.7 kilometres away, or walk to Bij Giuseppe just 0.2 kilometres away in the early evening. For an extensive dinner, take a seat at Restaurant Gerardushoeve, exactly 1.0 kilometre further. This is a stylish hotel-restaurant with refined regional cuisine, countryside views, and a terrace. Further into the hilly landscape, you will find Boscafé 't Hijgend Hert at 3.6 kilometres. In this rustic forest cafe, you can order craft beer and hearty comfort food while taking in the picturesque views from the terrace. Restaurant Buitenlust at 1.8 kilometres and Klooster Wittem at 4.3 kilometres are also options in the area.

The landscape between Maastricht and the Vaalserberg is ideal for varied outdoor excursions. Guests looking for an active afternoon can visit De Zuid Limburgse Golf & Country Club Wittem 2.1 kilometres away to play a round. Further along, at 9.0 kilometres, lies the Netherlands American Cemetery. This is an impressive cemetery for American soldiers set in a park-like environment. Here you will see sculptures, a chapel, a tower, and a reflecting pool. For a local treat after cycling, stop by the Gulpener Bierbrouwerij 4.6 kilometres away, or visit Patisserie Peter Lemmens at 8.1 kilometres for something sweet. The surroundings breathe the same calm atmosphere everywhere, supported by historic sites such as Abdij Sint-Benedictusberg at 5.1 kilometres and the Viaduct of Moresnet at 8.3 kilometres. The absence of busy main roads allows you to completely immerse yourself in the rhythm of the region.

The two specialstays accommodations are located in Epen and offer practical facilities for an independent stay. You can park your car right in the private parking space next to the cabin. Guests driving electric can easily use the available charging point for an electric car. Public transport is limited in this hilly region, and the road network around the cabins includes no highways. Getting around is done via local country roads, walking trails, and cycle paths that start directly from the accommodation.

Your dog is welcome in both properties. The cabins are equipped with towels in the luxurious bathroom. You have access to a shower, sink, toilet, and hairdryer. There is an outdoor space in the form of a terrace. Guests should take into account that the accommodations do not have air conditioning. During hot weather, with temperatures around thirty degrees, the indoor temperature rises. Windows can be opened for ventilation, but open windows attract flies in this rural environment.

Daily needs can be met locally. Within a four-kilometre radius, you will find several places to eat. Pick up fresh products at Wingbergerhoeve IJs & Fruit 0.7 kilometres away, and walk to Bij Giuseppe just 0.2 kilometres away. For specific shopping further afield, travel to villages like Vaals 7.8 kilometres away for boutique shops. The accommodations in Epen are open year-round. On rainy days, guests head to locations such as Buitenplaats Kasteel Wijlre 6.3 kilometres away or Museum de Schat van Simpelveld 8.5 kilometres away. The surroundings require sturdy walking shoes or a bicycle, given the elevation changes on the paths towards the Vijlenerbos 2.9 kilometres away.

The holiday homes in the Heuvelland suit a variety of travel groups. Since both cabins in Epen accept dogs, this is a logical destination for guests bringing their pet. The extensive hiking area around De Geul at 1.3 kilometres and the Vijlenerbos at 2.9 kilometres offers plenty of room to roam. You can walk straight into nature with your dog from the terrace.

In addition, these two specialstays stays are ideal for families and groups. With a capacity of up to eight people in the largest cabin, spread across three bedrooms in 135 square metres of living space, everyone has ample room. For active families, the Labyrint Drielandenpunt 7.8 kilometres away offers great entertainment with a maze, team games, and a water playground. Klooster Wittem at 4.3 kilometres is also an easy stop for families with children.

For couples seeking quiet in nature, the two-person cabin of 75 square metres with a single bedroom is ideal. Together, you will enjoy the luxurious bathroom and the sweeping panorama from the grounds. You can easily walk together to stylish Restaurant Gerardushoeve 1.0 kilometre away for a refined meal with a view.

This location is less suitable for travellers who want to stay near a highway or rely on city nightlife. In Epen, the emphasis is on rural silence and hours of walking. Those requiring complete climate control in the height of summer should keep in mind the lack of air conditioning. Guests with a preference for tranquility will feel right at home here. For similar stays with pets, view our collection of dog-friendly cabins. Looking for homes surrounded by greenery? View the collection of nature cabins.