Day one: a post-route walk through Veenhuizen and then dinner in the restaurant. Day two: the National Prison Museum or a walk with our Heritage Guide for the complete story of Veenhuizen. That's what a good weekend looks like.
2 nights in a special room
Discount on regular room rates
Tip: take a post-route walk on the first day and visit the Prison Museum or go with our Heritage Guide on the second day.
From € 117.50 per night including breakfast (low season price 2026, based on Comfort room, 2 people per room).
No, dinner is not included. You can book a table separately or book a package with dinner.
Our Heritage Guide will take you on a tour through Veenhuizen and tell you the complete story of the Colonies of Benevolence.
What the package includes
The 2 night special is our most booked package for a weekend break in Drenthe: two nights in one of the historic service houses, the extensive breakfast buffet each morning and an evening at the restaurant.
You choose the room type: Comfort room, Deluxe room or an apartment when travelling as a family. Dinner is prepared by chef Peter and sous chef Jos, with produce from our own kitchen garden and growers in the Colonies.
- 2 nights including extensive breakfast buffet
- Dinner at restaurant Bitter en Zoet
- Combine freely with any room type
- Free parking with charging points
What a weekend here looks like
Arrive Friday afternoon, coffee and something sweet, then a walk along the avenues of Veenhuizen. Dinner in the monument that evening. Saturday the National Prison Museum, the Fochteloerveen or a cycling route through the World Heritage site, and home after breakfast on Sunday.
Want more time? Choose the 3 night special, or add an extra night to your booking.