Sleeping at Kasteel Terworm

At the beginning of 2016 while Jeff and I were making our “travel wish lists” we asked our three-year-old to list a few things he would like to do over the next year. The top of his list was to sleep in a real castle.

As luck would have it the boys and I were about to tag along on a work trip with Jeff that would take us near Kasteel Terworm in the Limburg Province of the Netherlands. The castle has a typical storied history full of renovations. It was a 15th century fortified building converted in the 17th century to a house. The hotel is now part of the Van der Valk Hotel Group.

Kasteel Terworm Staircase

We arrived late in the evening. Check-in was smooth, we were excited to see our castle room. . .until we found our room full of chairs!

Kastel Terworm

The hotel apologized and much to our boys’ delight upgraded our room. The Baron Suite would be our home for the night.

Kasteel Terworm Barons Room

I was most excited about the incredible bathroom. Once I had the kids down, I enjoyed a nice bath and a glass of wine from the bar. Jeff was most excited about the turret in our room and wished he could spend the entire day there reading.

Barons Room Bathroom

The next morning after an amazing breakfast spread (additional cost) we spent some time exploring the castle grounds. The turret in our room was our favorite place to sit and check out “the kingdom.”

Sitting in the Turet at Kasteel Terworm

The garden is in the style of a french garden, but even in the winter you can see its beauty.

Kasteel Terworm Gardens from Castle Window

The moat was obviously a big hit with the boys. The stone bridge running over it led to many imaginative scenarios even in the cold.

Kasteel Terworm Drawbridge

The inside of the castle is also full of charm. The castle cellars have been converted into the informal dining restaurant and bar.

Downstairs Room Kasteel Terworm

The boys, for course, were convinced it was a castle dungeon. The iron rings hanging from the ceilings were enough for Jeff to pretend he was imprisoned, hands dangling from the loops.

Kasteel Terworm Basement Bar

As you leave through the castle courtyard you will start to plan your next visit.

Kasteel Terworm Castle Courtyard

We clearly had a lovely visit and happily checked off the first of H’s 2016 travel list.

Kasteel Terworm Boys View the Moat

Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a Type A, Attorney turned Stay-at-Home Mom, who moved her family across the Atlantic for an adventure. She can often be found out and about finding fun things for her littles to do. Elizabeth loves to read, craft and chat with friends. She will try just about anything and loves to share her experiences.

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