Frequently Asked Questions

De Kleine Cantharel is a private country house on the Veluwe that can be exclusively rented for family get-togethers, friend groups, or business gatherings.

The landhuis accommodates up to 24 guests.

The residence offers approximately 250 m² of space.

Guests have access to 10 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms in total. Each of the three suites features its own ensuite bathroom with a double washbasin and a rain shower and/or bathtub. In addition, the residence contains three separate shared bathrooms, and five of the other bedrooms include a private washbasin.

There are three suites with king-size beds, six double bedrooms (two with an extra bunk bed), one large four-person bedroom, and a dedicated children’s room.

Yes. Two bedrooms include bunk beds, and a separate children’s room is provided so younger guests have their own space.

Stays include a digital music system, free Wi-Fi, private parking, made-up beds, coffee capsules, a kitchen starter pack, a towel set, and final cleaning.

Yes. Guests can enjoy a private bar and their own cinema room inside the landhuis.

The living area features floor-to-ceiling sliding doors on all sides that open to the spacious garden, a cosy fireplace where you can unwind after a day outdoors, multiple seating corners, and unobstructed views of the surrounding greenery.

Yes. De Kleine Cantharel is suitable for business gatherings such as meetings, management sessions, brainstorming sessions, multi-day off-sites, and anniversary celebrations. The house, garden, Werkplaats, and Chef’s Table are set up for these uses in a luxurious, comfortable, and quiet rustic setting.

Business gatherings can be organised for groups ranging from 2 to 40 people.

Yes. The garden has been used for exclusive product presentations; Aston Martin, for example, showcased the DB11 there.

The property lies in a wooded setting on the Veluwe.

Nearby options include hiking and mountain biking on the Veluwe, visiting Paleis Het Loo, Radio Kootwijk, Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe, the Apenheul primate park, Klimbos Veluwe, and many more local attractions.

Use the online "Nu aanvragen" request form or contact the team by phone to submit your preferred dates and group details.

For reservations that start within seven days, you are asked to call rather than use the form.

You can reach De Kleine Cantharel at +31 6 50695682.

Yes. All beds are prepared before your arrival so you can settle in immediately.

Yes. Final cleaning is part of the included services, so guests do not need to arrange it separately.

A luxury kitchen is available and comes with a starter package that includes coffee cups and essential kitchen supplies.

The combination of forest privacy, a private bar, cinema, spacious suites, and fully included services such as made beds and final cleaning offers guests a turnkey, exclusive experience.

Yes. Guests can relax in the outdoor jacuzzi while enjoying the wooded surroundings.

Yes. The spacious garden features a barbecue that can be used throughout the year for outdoor dining.

Yes. De Kleine Cantharel can organize for a chef from Van der Valk de Cantharel to visit the house for live cooking or a complete dinner service.

Yes. Guests can book the “Cooking with Wine” workshop, where they prepare dishes and learn about wine-food pairings.

Yes. Staying guests may use the swimming pool and wellness garden at Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn – De Cantharel, which includes sauna houses, open-air showers, and relaxation areas.

The wellness garden and swimming pool are open daily from 07:00 to 22:00.

Yes. The wellness area is reserved for adults only from 07:00–10:00 and again from 20:00–22:00 each day.

Yes, wearing swimwear is mandatory in all wellness facilities.

Bathrobes are available for loan at the hotel reception, but quantities are limited; bringing your own bathrobe is recommended.

Children under 12 may enter only when accompanied by an adult.

No. Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the wellness garden. However, guests can help themselves to complimentary coffee, tea, and water at the pool bar.

No, pets are not permitted in the wellness garden.

No. Balls, inflatable toys, and air mattresses are not allowed in the pool.

The Chef’s Table is a designated space within De Kleine Cantharel that is set up for meetings, brainstorming sessions, and multi-day off-sites. It complements the house and garden as part of the venue’s business-ready facilities.

The Werkplaats is another dedicated area on the property configured for meetings, brainstorming sessions, and extended business off-sites. Like the Chef’s Table, it serves as an additional professional workspace alongside the main house and garden.

De Kleine Cantharel partners closely with the neighbouring Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn – De Cantharel. Guests can book Van der Valk chefs for live-cooking sessions or full dinner service in the house, and they may use the hotel’s swimming pool and wellness garden. Both locations share the same luxurious, warm ambiance and service ethos.

The three spacious suites are divided between the first floor and the souterrain (basement) of the landhuis.

Each bedroom is decorated with warm natural materials, soft lighting, and high-quality bedding, creating a cosy atmosphere that echoes the wooded Veluwe surroundings.

Yes. Each bathroom is stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body & hand soap for guest use.

The estate lies on the Veluwe close to several cities, including Apeldoorn, Deventer, Amersfoort, Arnhem, and Zwolle.

SUP School Apeldoorn provides lessons on the Apeldoorns Kanaal, allowing visitors to learn and practice stand-up paddleboarding during their stay.

Yes. You can rent canoes to explore the calm waters of the Apeldoorns Kanaal in Loenen, which is easily reached from De Kleine Cantharel.

No. A single Paleis Het Loo admission ticket already includes access to the stables, exhibitions, palace, and gardens; no additional garden ticket is required.

Yes. Private parking is available on site for guests and is provided free of charge with every stay.

Yes. Every stay comes with a digital music system so you can stream and enjoy your own playlists throughout the house.

Yes. A complete towel set is included for each guest, so you do not need to bring your own towels.

Yes. A day ticket is required for both the Kröller-Müller Museum and De Hoge Veluwe National Park; you can purchase them together in one transaction via the museum’s online ticket shop.

Yes. The museum lends wheelchairs, walking frames, crutches and children’s buggies free of charge from the cloakroom.

Yes. Certified assistance dogs are welcome inside the museum, in the sculpture garden and throughout De Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Yes. On presentation of a disabled parking card, one accompanying person is admitted to the Kröller-Müller Museum free of charge; normal park fees apply until 1 January 2026, after which the regular park rate will also be charged for the companion.

Schools can request a special school code by emailing info@krollermuller.nl with the school’s name, address, contact person and (if applicable) culture-card number. The code costs €50 for primary schools and €130 for secondary schools, is valid for one school year, and allows unlimited group reservations without buying individual tickets.

Press images can be downloaded directly from the museum’s online image bank. For other commercial or special requests, journalists can email pers@krollermuller.nl.

Yes. The nine-stop Art and Climate Walk has been designed to be fully accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs or walking frames.

The self-guided Art and Climate Walk takes about one hour to complete, and the booklet can be picked up at the museum entrance.

Japanese architect Tadao Ando is working with the museum on plans for an underground extension that will provide a new entrance, larger exhibition spaces, and improved visitor amenities.

From 6 July to 24 August 2026, the Kröller-Müller Museum is open every day from 10:00 to 17:00.

Backers receive free admission to De Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Kröller-Müller Museum, invitations to exhibition previews and backer gatherings, access to the annual Helene Kröller-Müller Day on 11 February, special behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive trips with Director Benno Tempel.

The fund offers four tiers: Golden Backer (€5,000 annually for five years or a one-off €25,000), Silver Backer (€2,500 annually for five years or a one-off €12,500), Bronze Backer (€1,000 annually for five years or a one-off €5,000), and Pioneers for supporters up to 50 years old (€500 annually for five years or a one-off €2,500).

The free booklet for the nine-stop Art and Climate Walk can be picked up at the museum entrance before you begin the route.

The Helene Kröller-Müller Day is celebrated each year on 11 February.

Yes. The garden has two spacious terraces that are covered by awnings.

Yes. The knowledge base states that fresh flowers and wine are ready for guests upon arrival at the country house.

After you submit the request page and your stay preferences, De Kleine Cantharel will contact you as soon as possible to confirm the request.

The garden jacuzzi is suitable for 8 people.

Yes. Paleis Het Loo offers group packages for groups of 15 to 100 people. Groups larger than 100 people are asked to contact reserveringen@paleishetloo.nl.

No guided tours are offered inside the palace itself. Visitors can follow audio routes or a reading tour, and other tours may be available on request.

For groups of 15 people or more, Paleis Het Loo offers a reduced entrance price of €19.00 per person. This price applies only in combination with catering or a tour.

Yes. Paleis Het Loo is accessible for wheelchair users and rollator users, but the palace routes have limited capacity. Guests are asked to mention how many wheelchair users will attend when making a reservation.

Yes. The De Kleine Cantharel website links to an Instagram profile at https://www.instagram.com/dekleinecantharel.

Yes. Paleis Het Loo has a wheelchair shuttle service that can bring one non-electric wheelchair to the entrance of the gardens. Visitors who want to use this service are asked to mention it when making a reservation.

Tour operators can contact Michiel Faulhaber at Paleis Het Loo via sales@paleishetloo.nl.

The Kröller-Müller Museum opened its doors on 13 July 1938.

The souterrain includes a home cinema, billiards, and a football table. The knowledge base describes it as a good indoor option for a day of fun when the weather is poor.

Yes. The wellness garden includes an outdoor pool, and guests can swim from the outdoor pool directly to the indoor pool. The indoor area also includes showers and comfortable loungers.

The verified parking fee for parking at the park entrance is €4.90.

Yes. Part of the activities are covered with tents, and there are also indoor activities such as the studio.

Paleis Het Loo provides shaded areas, sprinklers, water points for refilling bottles, sunscreen dispensers, and places to buy cold food and drinks. Visitors can also cool down in the palace, the underground area, and the restaurants.

The walk from the parking area to the grass field with the large stage takes about 10 to 12 minutes. Shuttle transport is available.

A visit to Paleis Het Loo takes about four hours on average. Some visitors make it a full day with lunch, high tea, and a walk in the palace park, while others are satisfied after about three hours.

Yes. Paleis Het Loo offers a shuttlebus to cover the distance from the entrance building to the palace, with a day ticket costing €1.

The walk from the entrance building to the palace is approximately 500 metres. Visitors should allow about 10 minutes for this walk.

Yes. The Paleis Het Loo app can be downloaded from the app store for Android and iOS. It includes audio stories for the palace routes and a map with additional information.

Assistance dogs are welcome at Paleis Het Loo. Other pets are not allowed.

Yes. The knowledge base states that there are lifts in the palace.

An information brochure about Paleis Het Loo is available at the information desk.

Visitors who leave their coat and bag in the cloakroom are advised to keep their debit card with them. It may be needed to rent a loan device or make a purchase in the palace shop.

Yes. Paleis Het Loo offers the option to book a high tea in the palace ballroom.

The area was originally private hunting grounds. It was later transformed into a public park, marking the beginning of what is now De Hoge Veluwe National Park.

When you book a group arrangement at Paleis Het Loo, an audio device or hand-out is included. Visitors can follow audio routes or a reading tour inside the palace.

Yes. Photography and video for personal use are permitted, provided you use only hand-held equipment, avoid extra lighting or tripods, and do not film visitors or staff recognisably without consent. Drone and commercial recordings are not allowed.

Yes, you may bring your own refreshments and enjoy them in the gardens or around the stables. Eating and drinking inside the palace itself are not permitted because of the museum collection.

A detailed map is available in the Paleis Het Loo app, and a PDF version can also be downloaded from the palace website.

Yes. Visitors can use a free cloakroom and there are also lockers for storing personal items during the visit.

The Prins Hendrik Garage can host receptions for up to 130 guests, excluding use of the terrace.

The Prins Hendrik Garage can be booked from €1,250.

All event spaces are equipped with high-quality audiovisual options suitable for presentations that require moving images and sound.

Paleis Het Loo is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. It is also open on Mondays during Dutch school holidays and public holidays.

The palace’s visitor address is Koninklijk Park 16, Apeldoorn.

The wellness garden features an outdoor pool that connects to an indoor pool, bubble benches, several relaxation areas with loungers, sauna houses, and open-air showers. Guests reach the garden via a paved path from the hotel.

Paleis Het Loo offers three different audio stories, each tied to its own palace route. Every story lasts about 30 minutes and can be listened to in the free app or on a rental audio device.

A paved walkway leads directly from the hotel to the enclosed wellness garden, so guests can simply follow this path to enter the pool and spa area.

The country house is situated directly next to Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn – De Cantharel; you can walk from one property to the other in just a few moments.

The dining area features three large tables with long benches and plenty of cushions, so the whole group can sit and eat together.

In the souterrain you will find a home cinema, a billiard table, and a table-football game, providing plenty of indoor entertainment when the weather is poor.

For weekend bookings, standard check-in is from 4:00 PM on Friday and check-out is by 10:00 AM on Monday. For stays between Monday and Friday, check-in and check-out times are flexible and can be arranged in consultation.

Yes, pets are allowed at De Kleine Cantharel. Dogs are welcome on the premises.

Yes, the house is wheelchair accessible and suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Rental rates vary by period. For instance, a weekend stay in 2027 during regular periods costs €6,300, VAT included, and this price covers final cleaning, freshly made beds, clean towels, and access to the swimming pool.

De Kleine Cantharel does not have a formal cancellation policy, as cancellations are extremely uncommon. If a booking must be changed or canceled, the team will collaborate with each guest individually to reach a suitable arrangement.

Yes. A private chef or catering service is available during your stay.

Daily housekeeping is possible. Mid-stay cleaning is also possible.

For weekend bookings, a continuous stay from Friday afternoon through Monday morning is required. Mid-week reservations have no minimum-night requirement and can be arranged as needed.

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A security deposit is not required for your stay. Accordingly, no refund schedule applies.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house. Guests may smoke only in the designated outdoor smoking area.

Yes, an electric vehicle charging station is available for guests. Guests can charge their electric vehicles on-site during their stay.

Yes, baby cots and high chairs are available. They can be provided for young children during your stay.

Outdoor quiet hours begin at 23:00. Guests are requested to refrain from loud noise outside after this time to maintain a peaceful environment.

The property is generally self-catered; guests can have groceries delivered to the house. For added convenience, a private chef can be arranged, external catering is available, and breakfast or lunch can be taken at the hotel situated 30 metres away.

Yes, public transport or a shuttle service is available from the nearest train station to De Kleine Cantharel. Guests may use either option to reach the property.

Yes. The accommodation offers both bicycle rental and secure storage for guests who wish to explore the Veluwe.

A projector, projection screen, flip chart, and multimedia screen are available for your use. The venue is fully equipped to serve as a professional meeting location.

Yes, the property is equipped with air-conditioning. This allows guests to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature throughout their stay.

Yes, the venue can be booked for weddings. No specific wedding services or package details are provided in this answer.

Yes. The woodland setting on the Veluwe lets you head out with your own horse for rides or carriage driving (mennen) straight from the accommodation.

Yes. Extra guest rooms can be rented at the adjacent Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn – De Cantharel when more sleeping space is required.

Yes. The country house borders the Veluwe forest, so you can step outside and immediately join the woodland trails for hiking, cycling, or other outdoor activities.

Yes. A private virtual tour of the country house is available online so you can explore the accommodation and its surroundings remotely before booking.

Yes. Guests are welcome to arrange grocery deliveries directly to the house both prior to arrival and throughout their stay, allowing for convenient self-catering.

Yes. Every stay grants your party sole use of the entire country house; the property is never shared with other guests.

Yes. Guests can enjoy breakfast or lunch at Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn – De Cantharel, which is located roughly 30 metres from the country house.

You can find full details and submit stay requests on the official website: https://www.dekleinecantharel.nl.

Yes. The Chef’s Table is a dedicated private dining space designed for exclusive culinary experiences, and guests can book it for a bespoke meal with their group.