Lots of privacy. Private entrance and garden terrace.

Bed & Breakfast De Kastanje_Ezinge

In the center of the ancient dwelling mound Ezinge, between the marshlands and the city, you will find a great place to stay and a base to explore the area. You will have a lot of privacy, own entry, breakfast area, good beds and luxury bathroom.

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In the center of the ancient dwelling mound Ezinge, between the marshlands and the city, you will find a great place to stay and a base to explore the area.

Ben & Magdeleen are happy to welcome you with a drink, and will do their best to fulfill your wishes during your stay.

We also can give you tips about cafés, tea gardens, flower gardens, restaurants and other great places to visit.

You will have your own entry into the house, and a breakfast area. You will have your own bathroom with a full-sized bathtub, shower, sink and toilet. The bedroom is equipped with twin beds with separated quilts. Next to the bedroom there is a room for reading, working and breakfast.

Whenever you are ready, we will serve you a delicious breakfast made from local and organic products.

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In the center of the ancient dwelling mound Ezinge, between the marshlands and the city, you will find a great place to stay and a base to explore the area.

Ben & Magdeleen are happy to welcome you with a drink, and will do their best to fulfill your wishes during your stay.

We also can give you tips about cafés, tea gardens, flower gardens, restaurants and other great places to visit.

You will have your own entry into the house, and a breakfast area. You will have your own bathroom with a full-sized bathtub, shower, sink and toilet. The bedroom is equipped with twin beds with separated quilts. Next to the bedroom there is a room for reading, working and breakfast.

Whenever you are ready, we will serve you a delicious breakfast made from local and organic products.

We can also arrange lunch, or lunch packets, or bicycles for an extra fee.

Ezinge
Climb the ancient dwelling mound (“wierden”) and have a peek at the beautiful 12th century church.

Afterwards you can visit the Wierdenland Museum and see how wierden and dikes have been erected and excavated over the past 2600 years, and what kinds of traces they’ve left in today’s landscape.

Middag-Humsterland
Identify the former Middag and Humsterland islands, formed long ago when the marshes washed away.

Walk along the famous Pieter Path, or take a turn around Ezinge following the (borg), dike and village.

Cycle through the landscape with its curving roads, and stop in the shelter of a (borg) or church on a hill.

The mudflats near Westernieland can be reached within a half hour by bicycle, and you can stroll for hours through the marshes and along the dike.

Climb up “wierden” (ancient dwelling mounds) with names like Oostum, Ezinge, Niehove, Saaksum, Feerwerd, Garnwerd and Dorkwerd.

Visit the remaining wierden villages, and enjoy their quiet old churches and farms and impressive estate houses. Lose yourself in the expansive views of the city and surroundings.

Schiermonnikoog
Take a day trip to Schier.

You can choose to walk through marshlands and dunes, along the beach, through the village, or along the dike.

It’s easier to get around if you bring or rent a bicycle.

Have a cup of coffee or sandwich in the elegant old restaurant in hotel Van De Werff, or in another local eatery.

Visit the shell museum, or cheese farm Florida.

Groningen City
The lively city of Groningen is no more than 15 km away from van Ezinge.

Explore the historic warehouses, churches, courts and buildings.

Visit its musea and be surprised about the innovative architecture.

And understand why it was once proclaimed as best city centre in the Netherlands!

Prices

  • Per day per person from: €47.50
  • Bed linen p.p.: Free
  • Tourist tax p.p.p.d: Free
  • Payment options: Cash, Online

Attributes

Location

  • Peaceful location Yes
  • In the centre Yes
  • Beautiful location Yes
  • In/near museum district Yes
  • Accessible by public transport Yes
  • Distance to train station: 10 km
  • Distance from beach: 24 km
  • Distance from river/lake: 0.5 km
  • Distance from motorway: 15 km
  • Distance from public swimming pool: 6 km
  • Distance from public transport: 0.1 km
  • Distance from airport: 28 km

Accommodation

  • Type of building: Historic building
  • Type of accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
  • Situation: Part of apartment complex
  • Character/furnishing of accommodation: Authentic

Transport

  • Notes accessibility OV: With train and bus from Groningen

    It’s a 15 minute train trip from Groningen Central Station to Winsum. From Winsum, take bus 36 or the “regiotaxi” at fixed times to the Ezinge bridge.

    Walk the last 50 meters to our guesthouse.
  • Notes parking: By car along the A7 Joure – Groningen:

    Take exit 34 (Leek) off the A7, and travel via Zuidhorn and Aduard through Den Ham to Ezinge.

    Travel time: 25 minutes.

    Parking free

Overnight accommodation

  • Double beds: 1
  • Double rooms: 1

TV, audio, video & Internet

  • Internet connection: WiFi

Pets

  • Pets: Pets permitted only by arrangement

Capacity

  • Maximum group size: 2
  • Number of beds: 2
  • Number of rooms: 1
  • Capacity explanation: There is room to place a baby cot.

Disabled facilities

  • Explanation of accessibility: Ground floor, low thresholds, extra wall support in shower.