Discover the best in Uitgeest

Sometimes you don't need a shell, just a coat. And do you know who dares to take off that coat? Luuk Ransijn – on December 19th at De Zwaan. He's the kind of comedian who doesn't just barge in, but sits down next to you and whispers something in your ear that makes you suddenly think: Oh yeah... that's another possibility. Luuk is from Alkmaar, and that's why we immediately felt at home with him. Our daughter Jools was born there – right in the city center, on Lindenlaan, alm

There are certain things that make a stay special. For me, that's a good glass of wine. I love discovering wines, reading about wineries, and finding out what makes each terroir so special. It's a hobby that keeps growing – and one that I enjoy sharing with our guests. A warm welcome with a good glass of wine A bottle of wine will always be waiting for you upon arrival at your Boutique Stay Uitgeest holiday home. This is on the house, of course – simply as a welcome gesture.

Okay, let's be honest: I thought a hotel playground couldn't be anything special. Until I saw this one. Van der Valk Akersloot now has a beautiful new playground, made entirely of wood, with slides, climbing frames, rope bridges, and a cheerful, colorful bouncy castle. Here, children can play for hours—and parents can enjoy the fresh air, the view, and maybe a quiet coffee break. The playground has now been extensively tested by countless children (including those of our gues

Whether you're traveling from abroad or planning a weekend getaway, Boutique Stay Uitgeest is conveniently located between Amsterdam, Haarlem, Alkmaar, and the beach. We're just 45 minutes from Schiphol Airport. Here's the easiest way to reach us. By train Taking the train is a simple and inexpensive way to travel from Schiphol to Uitgeest. Several trains run hourly, usually with a short change at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The entire journey takes about 45 minutes and costs aroun

Some invitations don't require much thought – you just feel them. Like this one: the pop-up lunch in the vegetable garden at Marquette Estate in Heemskerk. Just the words "vegetable garden" and "pop-up" make your mouth water before you even arrive. On Saturday, November 22nd, the historic vegetable garden of the Marquette Estate will be transformed into a charming setting for lunch. Together with the local vegetable society (Het Groente Genootschap), guests are invited to an