Situated on the edge of the Anstel Valley. It is close to the centre of Kerkrade and not far from Maastricht, Heerlem, Aachen, and Liege.Breakfast is served at the conservatory, overlooking the inner courtyard. At the Brasserie clients can enjoy snacks and small meals, High Tea or Limburg pie that it is so typical from this area. The beautiful restaurant serves French and Mediterranean cuisine. Also at the inner courtyard food or drinks can be enjoyed with good weather.The castle dates from the 14th century. Renovated by few of its owners over the centuries it is a beautiful stone building with 2 wings and encircled by a moat and a Baroque garden.Cosy reception area.Free sauna and fitness room use for hotel residents. The hotel has its own entrance to the GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo(entrance fee not included) .Also on the area other interest places to visit: Discovery Centre Continium (science and technology) , the indoor ski and winter sports centre SnowWorld Landgraaf, World Gardens Mondo Verde (attractions, zoo, beautiful gardens and 'dinofauna'. During Christmas period it can be visited the Fairy Tale Forest of Valkenburg Near the hotel there are also 18 and 27-hole golf course