Relax With Great Food and Grass-topped Dunes | Texel
In and around Boutique Hotel Op Oost
By Valerie Jongeneel | Hotelier & Forager | Owner Boutique Hotel Op Oost
“Together with Joram Timmerman, I am the proud and happy owner of a historic orchard and boutique hotel Op Oost. In our restaurant ‘Het Kook Atelier’, we surprise our guests with a menu called Served by Nature. During the evenings, I love nothing more than taking guests on a walk around the island. They get to reconnect with the elements of nature. ”
In and around Hotel & Restaurant Op Oost & Het Kook Atelier | Texel
Embrace the serenity and beauty of the Dutch island of Texel and be guided by Boutique Hotel Op Oost’s owner Valerie Jongeneel. She manages the sales and marketing of the hotel & gastro farm, and also forages on the island for the best ingredients for their restaurant, Het Kookatelier.
The idyllic boutique hotel is the perfect place to get back in touch with nature, with a level of hospitality and stellar restaurant that earned its place in the Small Luxury Hotels Considerate Collection.
Stay in one of its 12 unique suites spread out over multiple rustic farms, and discover the best foraging spots, the exciting tastes of botanical cuisine and have a drink overlooking the beach. Or book a yoga course, go golfing on the nearby golf course and go surfing or hiking for an active trip on the Dutch island.
Where to eat
RESTAURANT HET KOOK ATELIER
An adventurous culinary experience listed by Gault & Millau and in the Michelin Guide. Op Oost’s Nordic botanical cuisine abides by the ‘Served by Nature’ principle: local, organic food that lets you taste its origins. All beautifully prepared by chef Joram Timmerman and his team that is as knowledgeable as they are hospitable.
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OUDELAND TEXEL
If you are craving some classic fruit de mer with a good cocktail, this is the place to go. Situated in a characteristically Texel building by a small charming harbour.
RESTAURANT ‘T PAKHUUS
On the other side of the island, you find this cosy yet modern restaurant. Fine dining with organic produce - and especially vegetables - as the protagonists.
ZELFPLUKTUIN
A wonderful ‘food forest’ full of fruit, nuts, vegetables, and herbs. Wonderful to wander around, but also for foraging your own food. Be sure to check their website for what’s in season!
SMAKELIJK & MEER
A high-quality delicacy store specialising in local, organic products. Go here to taste the best that Texel has to offer!
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Where to go for a drink
LOKAAL 16
A great spot to stop for some amazing coffee or a healthy breakfast or lunch.
TAVEERNE DE TWAALF BALCKEN
A tavern as classic as it can be. Be welcomed by the beautiful wooden interior and enjoy a perfectly tapped beer or some honest food from the grill.
TEXELSE BRANDING
This local bakery and roastery serve the best coffee and bread on the island. A must-visit.
STRANDPAVILJOEN PAAL 12
The quintessential Dutch beach club, with food and drinks of exceptional quality.
BRIES 20
A beach restaurant with a Mediterranean feel. They serve quality snacks, wine, and sandwiches in an incredibly relaxed atmosphere.
What to do
MUSEUM KAAP SKIL
Inside the stunning modern building, you’ll discover the rich maritime history of the island. It houses the famous artefacts from an intact 17th-century ship, including a miraculously intact dress.
WAELDE TUIN
The hotel’s beautiful orchard also has a farm shop with the freshest produce from the land
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OYSTER PICKING
Nothing is more satisfying then picking your own oysters! Ask the hotel for a guide to find the sea’s treasures, hidden just a few minutes away from the hotel.
NOVALISHOEVE
A farm and shop where you can have some lovely food or icecream and pet the farm animals. The perfect stop during a bike ride.
DE SLUFTER
Perhaps the richest and most beautiful part of Texel, perfect for hiking and foraging. A truly unique landscape, consisting of glowing yellow plains separated by many saltwater creeks.
It is often partly underwater, so be sure to wear some waterproof hiking shoes or rubber boots.
MOLEN VAN HET NOORDEN
Hike to his idyllic windmill and be rewarded with long-stretched views of Texel’s beautiful landscape.
DE DENNEN
The best place in Texel for hiking and foraging. You’re sure to find peace strolling through this varied landscape, with densely overgrown dunes, open spaces, swamps, and pine forests.
HORSE RIDING AT MANEGE ELZENHOF
A wonderful riding school located in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. The place to go if you want to explore Texel on horseback, including the beaches.
SHRIMP FISHING AT TX10
Get a crash course in shrimp fishing and go home with your own catch at TX10. The perfect way to combine a nice boat trip, scenic views and a delicious activity.
YOGA AT CHILLEN KAMILLE
Chill out and relax with Laura. Aside from yoga lessons on Wednesday and Friday, you can also book her for massages and cacao ceremonies. The Op Oost hotel reception can arrange it for you!
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SURFING AT PAAL 19
There’s no better place to learn to surf than with the gents and ladies of Paal 19. Located on the other side of the island, it is also a great place to reward yourself with a local beer after a day in nature.
Gallery Boutique Hotel op Oost
