Restaurant Kasteel Erenstein

A Historic Adventure at Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Erenstein

Despite stepping into the Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Erenstein with a possibly broken toe (we'll find out tomorrow!), our spirits were high.

I was swiftly aided by the compassionate reception staff who supplied me with ice and painkillers. Such a warm welcome set a positive tone for our stay.

After all, how could one resist the charm of this establishment that has been standing proud since the 14th century?

Situated a brief 5-minute walk away from the castle, just enough time to pretend you're on a royal procession through your kingdom. The rooms offer an amiable atmosphere with upgrades available for a price that doesn’t require you to plunder a treasure trove. Yes, there is carpet – it lends a certain kind of atmosphere, although it has held onto its history perhaps a tad too passionately, retaining a not-so-fresh odor.
The rooms had a comforting bed and bathtub. During our stay, we found delight in the simple joys of mulberry picking in the rich trails nearby, a sweet addition to our adventure.

Dinner time saw us navigating the historic grounds up the stairs to the smaller dining room on the right, a choice that traded views and more space for a more intimate, let's just say cramped, setting. Here, amidst the company of a replica plated armor standing guard, we shared space with a presumed father-son duo. The younger of whom couldn't help but cast admiring glances at my girlfriend, somewhat more interested in her than his own dessert, adding an uncomfortable yet somewhat amusing chapter to our dining tale.

The restaurant in the castle — a structure with roots dating back to the year 1331 — still brought a touch of romance and antiquity to our dinner. The food was decent, albeit not the centerpiece of the experience, with the staff putting up a heartwarming performance of professionalism and friendliness that somewhat made up for the culinary aspect.

A word of advice for potential visitors — late reservations (8:20pm call on a Friday) might lead to a main-course-only affair, albeit delivered with utmost courtesy and a smile.

For those contemplating a visit, bear in mind that the Netherlands’ regulations on monumental buildings mean that modern conveniences such as air conditioning are off the table, preserving the authenticity of historic sites like the Erenstein. It’s a warm embrace from history, both figuratively and literally.

The true hero of our adventure was the great outdoors, with the nearby reservoir home to a theater of swans, ducks, and a choir of other birds, harmonizing with a diverse range of flora to offer a picturesque setting for a walk (preferably with a healthy toe).

Conclusively, the Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Erenstein offered more than just a stay; it was an adventure woven with historic threads and dotted with sweet mulberries. It is a gem that goes beyond a rating, promising an experience rich with stories waiting to be discovered.

The hotel looks beautiful and the area is great for hiking. The rooms are clean and big. The staff is nice and helps in any way they can.

It's a great spot to host an event like a prom. Good service, easy to get to, good parking spots, good drinks and food. Recommend it!

lovely food and lovely service

Nice place to stay over. Lovely curtual place that brings you to the begin of the 1700th age. Perfect spot for hiking.

Beautiful little castle with good ambiance and food. Great wedding location.

Althought not the castle itself, but you still can feel and taste the history of this building. Friendly staff.

Nice hotel. very nice room, and location. Staffs are friendly.

Such a beautiful setting and wonderful food

High tea super

My family livees there

Clean and friendly stuff

Top!

Woah

Fantastic lunch

really nice

Great place

Castle of love

Let op: restaurant voor diner in het kasteel niet toegankelijk voor rolstoelen. Ook wanneer je slecht te been bent: restaurant op de 1e verd en toiletten op de 2e. Alleen met trap bereikbaar. Ook hotelkamers niet alleen bereikbaar middels 3 traptreden BG en via trap naar 1e verd.

Mooie omgeving. Vriendelijk personeel. Wat oudere kamers maar dat hoort er ook bij. Heel fijn dat er een bad is nog. Wij vinden de bedden wel veel te zacht