Erfgoed Bossem: Staying at a Nature-Inclusive Farm in Twente

Erfgoed Bossem is located on the “oale groond” (old land) in Twente. The Rerink family has lived and worked here for centuries, bringing nature, animals, and people together in a harmonious cycle. You can feel the sense of connection—this is pure country life.

Take it easy—”heanig an,” as they say here. And you feel it right away. It just feels right. Here, you find your place and unwind. Space and hospitality, good food and drink, spending time together, and wonderful conversations. Do nothing—or do everything.

The team at Erfgoed Bossem wants you to experience, taste, smell, hear, see, and feel just how wonderful country life is. In addition to the nature-inclusive farm, you can enjoy meals and spend the night here in a unique and sustainable way.

Natural Cycle of Agriculture, Food, and Tourism

Since 2007, Dennis and Annette Rerink, representing the fifth generation, have been managing Erfgoed Bossem. Drawing on their rich family history, everyone at Erfgoed Bossem is committed to preserving the natural cycle. They want to show that the combination of agriculture, food, and tourism can truly be done differently—and better.

Accommodations

Erfgoed Bossem is a farm offering authentic and sustainable accommodations:

• Charming farmhouse rooms in various categories
• Star Cubes with Telescope
• Lodge tents for 2–4 people with a hot tub
• Vacation Home

Sustainable Local Community

The team works together in the true spirit of “neighborliness.” You can feel the sense of community and the authentic country life. Together, they embody Twente’s hospitality: warm, respectful, and professional. The barn, the fields, and the kitchen are directly connected, so you get nature straight onto your plate. Erfgoed Bossem is a circular farm where the cows can simply “be cows,” surrounded by nature-driven agriculture.

Last but not least, there’s t Huusken. A lovely 4-bedroom vacation home where you can stay with your family or friends. Surrounded by cows and beautiful old trees: Twente at its best.

Good Food: Transparent from Farm to Table

The Twente table d’hôte offers exceptionally delicious food. The farm has strong ties to the Twente region and local produce. Chef Leen prefers pure, unprocessed, seasonal ingredients.

The unique herd of Brandrode cattle produces exceptionally delicious meat, which contributes to biodiversity in Twente. The cows are cared for with respect and dedication.

They have made a conscious decision not to offer an à la carte menu, in order to make the most respectful use possible of what nature provides. In addition to meat from the Brandrode cattle raised on their own circular farm, the chef selects high-quality, local products as much as possible, in keeping with the Slow Food principle: “think global, eat local.”

You can enjoy “whatever’s on the menu” made from high-quality local ingredients at a surprisingly high culinary level. Of course, they take allergies and dietary preferences into account. Five days a week, you can sit down to a “menu du chef” featuring regional ingredients.

Every Saturday at 5 p.m., a mini-tour of the farm begins: learn about what you eat. Meet the unique herd of cattle. You’ll learn all about the nature-inclusive farming methods, the bocage landscape, the family history, and the cultural history of this centuries-old farmstead.

Location and things to do in the area?

Erfgoed Bossem is located in the heart of the beautiful bocage landscape of Northeast Twente, the premier estate in the Netherlands. Lattrop is located in the municipality of Dinkelland in Overijssel. The surrounding area offers many opportunities for cycling and hiking.

• The Bergvennen & Brecklenkampse Veld: The Bergvennen and Brecklenkampse Veld is a semi-open heathland landscape with ponds near the German border. The ponds are surrounded by wet and dry heathland areas. This beautiful and varied area has been designated a Natura 2000 site to ensure its protection and the restoration of its natural environment. It is a wonderful area for hiking, whether on your own or as part of an organized tour.
• Lattrop-Breklenkamp has a beautiful castle: Havezate Brecklenkamp, also known as Huis te Brecklenkamp. It is situated on a 15.5-hectare estate. It’s a wonderful area for biking and hiking.
• Cosmos Observatory: At the Cosmos Observatory in Lattrop, you can enjoy stargazing evenings and visit the planetarium.
• Ootmarsum: The art town of Ootmarsum is located near Lattrop
• Denekamp: Denekamp has a charming town center and beautiful nature reserves, farms, and estates.
• Nordhorn (Germany). A popular destination for shopping, but also for a boat ride on the water.

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