Holiday homes in Heuvelland

You wake up in the morning and look directly through the windows out over a wide landscape filled with green hills. Guests call this panorama and location perfect. Walking and cycling routes start literally on the doorstep of your accommodation in Epen. The pace of life in the Heuvelland is noticeably slower. You can walk in complete peace towards the Geul Valley 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 complete absence of highways. Instead of smooth asphalt, you are surrounded by castles and vineyards. The landscape slopes gently but steadily towards the Labyrinth Three Country Point 7.8 kilometres away, a fifteen-minute walk from the country's highest point. Here you will also find a water playground and facilities for team games. At 7.9 kilometres lies The Three Country Point, a wooded area featuring the monument where the borders of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany converge.

In Epen, specialstays offers two holiday homes under the name Farmhouse 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 variant 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, take a seat on the terrace to enjoy the sweeping views in silence. Both cabins have their own parking space and a charging point for an electric car. From 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 can sometimes bring flies and insects inside. On rainy days, it is easy to adjust your plans. For wet moments, Buitenplaats Kasteel Wijlre at 6.3 kilometres away offers an excellent alternative as a lush green park. Culture lovers can visit Museum de Schat van Simpelveld at 8.5 kilometres, or walk through the Orchid Garden Gerendal at 8.3 kilometres. For rest and physical relaxation, book a treatment at Poolsuk Massage at 4.7 kilometres 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 a kilometre of your stay, you can grab an ice cream at Wingbergerhoeve IJs & Fruit at 0.7 kilometres, or walk to Bij Giuseppe just 0.2 kilometres away in the early evening. For an extensive dinner, pull up a chair at Restaurant Gerardushoeve, exactly 1.0 kilometre further on. This is a stylish hotel-restaurant featuring refined regional cuisine, country views, and a terrace. Further into the rolling hills, you'll find Boscafé 't Hijgend Hert at 3.6 kilometres. In this rustic forest cafe, you can order craft beer and hearty comfort food while admiring the picturesque views from the terrace. Restaurant Buitenlust at 1.8 kilometres and Wittem Monastery at 4.3 kilometres are also great options in the area.

The landscape between Maastricht and the Vaalserberg is ideal for a variety of outdoor trips. Guests looking for an active afternoon can visit De Zuid Limburgse Golf & Country Club Wittem at 2.1 kilometres for a round of golf. Further along, at 9.0 kilometres, lies the Netherlands American Cemetery, an impressive cemetery for American soldiers set in parkland. Here you can view statues, a chapel, a tower, and a reflecting pool. For a local treat after cycling, stop by the Gulpener Brewery at 4.6 kilometres, or visit Patisserie Peter Lemmens at 8.1 kilometres for something sweet. Everywhere, the surroundings radiate the same calm atmosphere, enhanced by historic sites such as St. Benedictusberg Abbey at 5.1 kilometres and the Moresnet Viaduct 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 a self-catered stay. You can park your car directly in the private parking space by the house. Guests driving an electric vehicle can easily use the available electric car charging point. Public transport is limited in this hilly region, and the road network around the cabins contains no highways. Getting around is done via local country roads, walking routes, and cycle paths that start directly from the accommodation.

Your dog is welcome in both homes. 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 in this rural environment, open windows attract flies.

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

The holiday homes in the Heuvelland are well suited for a variety of travel groups. Since both cabins in Epen welcome dogs, this is a natural destination for people bringing their pet. The extensive walking area around De Geul at 1.3 kilometres and the Vijlenerbos at 2.9 kilometres offers plenty of room to roam. You can step right out onto nature trails with your dog straight from the terrace.

In addition, these two specialstays accommodations 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 Labyrinth Three Country Point 7.8 kilometres away offers great entertainment with a maze, team games, and a water playground. Wittem Monastery 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 can enjoy the luxurious bathroom and the sweeping panorama from the grounds. Take an easy stroll together to the stylish Restaurant Gerardushoeve 1.0 kilometre away for a refined meal with a view.

This location is less suitable for travellers looking to stay near a highway or who rely on urban nightlife. The emphasis in Epen is on rural silence and hours of walking. Those who require full climate control in the middle of summer should take note of the lack of air conditioning. Guests looking 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? Explore our collection of nature cabins.