Hotel Erve Hulsbeek has been owned by the Heuvelmans family since 2001. Since that time the company has developed into a beautiful four-star superior hotel. A collaborative family business where hospitality always comes first.
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The very first renovation took place in 2004. This marked the completion of the Potstal with its covered terrace. At that time, Erve Hulsbeek was one-fifth the size it is today and served primarily as group lodging and a venue for parties and meetings. Every weekend, the facility was filled with groups. They slept, had breakfast, and ate at Erve Hulsbeek. At that time, guests prepared their own dinners in the Potstal, often barbecuing. This was a hallmark of Erve Hulsbeek’s success during its first eight years.
In addition to many changes inside, there is also hard work outside. In 2005 the Springervijver will be dredged. Now when you enjoy a cup of coffee or lunch on our terrace outside in the sun, you look out over the beautiful Springer Pond.
Once again, it was time for a major renovation. That year, the restaurant with its sunroom and the conference room were completed. A menu was introduced, and the renovation made it possible to hire more staff. Little by little, Erve Hulsbeek grew into the hotel it is today. In addition, Erve Hulsbeek has served as a wedding venue for the municipality of Oldenzaal since 2007. Since then, some 500 couples have gotten married at Erve Hulsbeek.
In 2010, a major change took place on the grounds: the Springer Garden was renovated based on L.A. Springer’s original designs from 1917. This project was carried out in collaboration with Landschap Overijssel. Walking paths were laid out, terraces were restored, and the Springer Hill was raised. A project was immediately launched to make these features visible to visitors, allowing you to now enjoy a beautiful walk through the estate’s history, featuring a Corten steel bridge, a waterwheel, and an original millstone.
This year, the four-star hotel—featuring 15 luxury rooms—will open its doors, designed entirely in keeping with the style of the location. Next to the four-star hotel, the “Kapschuur” is also being built. This barn was constructed using wood sourced directly from the Erve Hulsbeek area.
In 2014, Pete and Sonja receive 5 stars in the National Group Accommodation Classification. This classification is seen by companies as an important way to distinguish themselves from fellow companies. With this amount of stars, family Heuvelmans achieves the highest possible score. Also in this year the kitchen was expanded with a large sink kitchen.
Time for a new reception area! In addition, the former reception area will be transformed into a breakfast area. This change will also give the hotel a more professional look and feel.
After the realization of 15 luxury rooms including a bridal suite in 2012, another 13 luxury rooms, 3 family rooms and 2 suites will be realized in 2018. The Coach House will be demolished for this purpose. At the same time, this major renovation will bring about a change in the organization and vision for the future. The growth of the hotel with 4 **** ensures that more functions can be created within the organization.
Little boys grow up! Sonja and Piet's youngest son, Sam Heuvelmans, returns to hotel Erve Hulsbeek in his graduation year due to the corona crisis. Because of his now acquired experience at the high hotel school and various hotels, he can immediately start working in his parents' hotel. Over the years Sam has become an indispensable face at Erve Hulsbeek. Meanwhile, there is even the plan to pass the baton to son Sam and his girlfriend Dyonne, whom he met at the higher hotel school.
As a finishing touch, the parking lot will be redesigned in the fall of 2021 and fully updated to reflect modern standards and the hotel’s style. The parking lot will feature landscaping, adequate lighting, and, in the future, charging stations. In addition, the parking lot will be expanded to include a lockable bike shed for guests.
On Oct. 12, 2022, we received a new rating for our hotel. We were rated as 4**** Superior.
Over the past year, Erve Hulsbeek has undergone a wonderful upgrade! Our buffet area has been given a chic new look, and the bar has also been completely renovated: it’s now fully tiled and features a sleek, modern design. But that’s not all. With a new kitchen team, we’ve put together a brand-new menu, packed with delicious surprises.
Our Gelderman Room, which is used for meetings, has also been given a makeover. Thanks to the latest technologies, it is now even better equipped to host all kinds of gatherings. In short, we’re ready to serve our guests even better!