The real Dutch experience!

At home at horticultural farm de Marlequi

Horticultural farm De Marlequi is owned and run by Koos and Margit Dekker. Together, they took over some 5 ha of land and a large cold store from Koos’s father in 1994. The business has undergone substantial changes, in terms of expansion and adjustments ever since. Today, the Dekker family of six lives and works here, on this beautiful rural location near the town of Warmenhuizen.

Sitting at one of the rustic picnic tables on the Dekker family yard, you can enjoy the splendid view of the Harenkarspel farmland. The growing of seasonal products being the main source of income, the farm itself hums with activity all year long. In springtime, you can find daffodils and potted grape hyacinths, whereas summer offers you fields of sunflowers and other outdoor cut flowers. Varieties of squash and ornamental cabbages or flowering kales are harvested in the fall. For further information, please check the website of the Marlequi (available in Dutch).

Things to explore

The – literally – picturesque artists’ village of Enigenburg, where the ever creative inhabitants produce wonderful art objects, is only two kilometers away. The remains of the Nuwendoorn citadel and the regional museum of Surmerhuizen are worth your visit as well. In short, plenty to do during your stay!

At the Dekker farm, you can always count on a warm welcome. With the key to your Restinn cabin in your hand, you can kick back and relax. The Dekker family gladly answers all your questions with regard to your stay or the surrounding area.

Good to know

Address: Trambaan 5a, 1749 CZ, Warmenhuizen, North-Holland
Checking in and out: Your cabin is available to you from 2.30 pm. Please make sure to check out at 11 am at the latest. With a later departure, you will be charged an extra day's stay.
Wheelchair friendly: Restinn cabins are wheelchair accessible thanks to their wide entrance and the absence of thresholds. Please note that the shower and toilet area do not have the same wide entrance!
Pets: Dogs are allowed on these premises (€ 7,50 per night). There is plenty of space for your pet to play and run about.

Activities and visits

The Warmenhuizen area is simply perfect for long walks or cycling tours. In your Restinn cabin, you will find all the information you need on the different trails and routes. The links page on our website also offers different websites on this subject. Have fun!

The Dekker family is more than used to visitors and will happily show you around the farm. Their typical West Frisian "boet" or barn, is freshly decorated with the flowers and (ornamental) fruits that are in season. For instance, up until Christmas, you can enjoy a squash-and-kales barn, whereas from early february on, the barn has a spring theme.

The Marlequi also accomodates:

  • Cycling, tandem, step (scooter), Nordic Walking (material rental)
  • Workshops, painting
  • Frisbee golf
  • Cycle tour map by the local horticultural society

Tasty and fun goodies from the farm

(when in season)

  • Violas, primulas, daffodils, common grape hyacinths and sunflowers
  • Squash and pumpkins/gourds (edible as well as ornamental)