Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V.

What Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V. does

Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V. is a Dutch private limited company that operates the hospitality and event business on a heritage estate in Oegstgeest, near Leiden in the Randstad region of the Netherlands. The estate's core asset is a castle rebuilt in 1668 by Constantijn Sohier, historically used by the physician Herman Boerhaave, surrounded by 10 hectares of grounds containing 9 rijksmonumenten (national monuments), including a Coach House (Koetshuis) dating to circa 1866, a neogothic chapel (1857), a gatehouse, a forester's house, and ornamental gardens with ponds and centuries-old trees. The company is a commercial tenant under a 50-year leasehold originally granted in 1987 by Stichting Erfgoed Oud-Poelgeest, a non-profit foundation with ANBI status that holds the underlying long-term lease from the municipality of Oegstgeest.

The company's commercial operations are built around three integrated revenue pillars: hotel accommodation (47 rooms in the Coach House equipped with modern amenities), dining (Restaurant Oud Poelgeest with seasonal menus, an Appelterras outdoor terrace, and a renovated wine cellar), and event venues (14 conference rooms and themed spaces across the castle and Coach House). These pillars support four primary customer segments: wedding couples (the venue is an officially designated municipal wedding location), corporate and business meeting clients, leisure travelers visiting the Bollenstreek region near Keukenhof and the coast, and culinary event guests for ticketed experiences such as Fine Dining, Wine & Taste, High Tea, Sip & Paint, and seasonal celebrations. Distribution is direct, via a multilingual website (Dutch, English, German), phone, email, and in-person engagement at bridal fairs and the Open Trouwlocatie Route.

The revenue model is a mix of transient accommodation, per-person F&B and banquet pricing, and venue rental with bundled service packages (meeting packages from €16 to €105 per person, Fine Dining events from €139.50 per person, Christmas packages from €49.50 to €72.50 per person). The business is operated by a 42-person team spanning operations, finance, F&B, sales, marketing, banqueting, and technical maintenance, with Fleur Visser as Directeur and a lean executive structure relative to peers.

Name

Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V.

Legal name

Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V.

Website

https://kasteeloudpoelgeest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V. operates hotel, restaurant, and event venue businesses on a 1668 castle estate in Oegstgeest, Netherlands, serving wedding couples, corporate meeting clients, leisure travelers, and culinary event guests via 47 hotel rooms and 14 event spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Estate Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Historic estate hospitality
• Castle hotel services
• Wedding venue rentals
• Corporate meeting venues
• Restaurant and event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Oegstgeest

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Overnight stays in 47 hotel rooms located in the Coach House. Rooms are equipped with bathroom, separate toilet, flat screen TV, coffee and tea facilities, free Wi-Fi and parking.
2. Restaurant & Dining: Restaurant Oud Poelgeest serves seasonal menus for lunch and dinner, with a bar operating until 23:00. Special events include Fine Dining experiences, High Tea (€29.50 pp), and Happy Oyster Hour on weekends.
3. Meeting & Event Venue Rental: 14 conference rooms and event spaces available for business meetings, conferences, training sessions, weddings, celebrations, and other events. Business packages range from €16 to €105 per person.
4. Gift Cards: Gift vouchers available for restaurant meals and hotel stays, sold via the website with iDeal payment.
5. Special Events & Ticketed Experiences: Ticketed events including A Midsummer Night, Wine & Taste, Fine Dining experiences, Sip & Paint, and seasonal celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V. operates a historic 1668 castle estate offering hotel accommodation (47 rooms in the Coach House), restaurant dining, and 14 themed event spaces used for weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, and celebrations. The company is the official wedding location of the municipality of Oegstgeest and hosts ticketed culinary and seasonal events on the 10-hectare grounds, which contain 9 national monuments. The B.V. is the commercial operator that sublicenses from the heritage foundation Stichting Erfgoed Oud-Poelgeest.

Product overview

Kasteel Oud Poelgeest B.V. operates a historic estate offering integrated hospitality services centered around three core pillars: hotel accommodation (47 rooms in the historic Coach House), dining (Restaurant Oud Poelgeest with seasonal menus), and event venues (14 conference rooms in the 17th-century castle). The portfolio extends to wedding services, the Chapel (private accommodation/meeting venue from 2026), gift vouchers, and curated packages for both business (meeting packages) and leisure travelers (hotel packages with breakfast and dinner). Additional offerings include High Tea service, the Appelterras outdoor dining area, and estate activities such as cycling and canal tours. The company is a tenant of Stichting Erfgoed Oud-Poelgeest, which manages the heritage property.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation (Coach House) 47 comfortable hotel rooms located in the historic Coach House (Koetshuis), equipped with bathroom, separate toilet, flat screen TV, coffee and tea facilities, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Guests wake to views of the 10-hectare estate grounds.
• Restaurant Oud Poelgeest Restaurant serving seasonal menus crafted by the kitchen team, with lunch (12:00-15:00), dinner (18:00-21:30), and bar service until 23:00. Located in the Coach House with an attractive lounge and historic wine cellar.
• Meeting & Events Venues 14 diverse conference rooms and themed event spaces in the 17th-century castle and renovated Coach House, suitable for business meetings, training sessions, conferences, and corporate events. Combined with 47 on-site hotel rooms for multi-day events.
• Wedding Services Complete wedding services as the official municipal wedding location of Oegstgeest, including ceremonies in the Völker-Diebenzaal or Drakenzaal, outdoor ceremonies on the estate grounds, 3-5 course dinners, buffets, walking dinners, and celebration parties in the Castle's Upper Hall.
• The Chapel (De Kapel) Private accommodation and meeting space in a historic chapel building at the edge of the 10-hectare estate. Features a living room, separate bedroom, modern bathroom, and private kitchen. Available from May 2026 for guests seeking an intimate heritage stay.
• Gift Vouchers (Cadeaubon) Digital or physical gift vouchers redeemable for restaurant meals, hotel stays, and other estate services. Customizable amounts with personal messages, ordered online and delivered via email or post with iDeal payment.
• High Tea Arrangement Monthly renewed High Tea served every Sunday at Restaurant Oud Poelgeest with sweet and savory selections, unlimited tea, and an optional glass of Cava supplement. Price €29.50 per person; group bookings available from 15 persons.
• Appelterras Terrace dining area adjacent to the restaurant, offering outdoor seating surrounded by apple trees and green nature on the estate grounds.
• Estate Activities Estate-based leisure activities including bike rentals for exploring Bollenstreek castles and estates, water tours via the estate jetty to Leiden canals and Kagerplassen, and botanical garden walks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 diverse event spaces available for meetings, weddings, and celebrations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Conference CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Wine & Taste event at the estate. Conference Company partners with the venue for event execution and promotion.
• Wine & Dine CateringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Wine & Taste event at the estate. Provides catering partnership for wine and culinary events.
• Martijn van WereldwijnenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine expert who curates wine pairings for Christmas and Fine Dining events. Provides expertise for wine selection and food-wine pairing experiences.
• KeukenhofminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby attraction recommended to guests. Part of local tourism ecosystem promoting the Bollenstreek region.
• Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby museum dedicated to Herman Boerhaave, the famous physician who once lived at the estate. Complementary cultural attraction for guests.
• Hortus Botanicus LeidenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby botanical garden connected to Boerhaave's legacy. Recommended as area activity for estate guests.
• Soldier of OrangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby attraction recommended to guests for area activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fletcher Hotels: Major Dutch hotel chain including several castle/estate properties (e.g., Hotel-restaurant Kasteel Bloemendal, Kasteel Vaalsbroek). Direct overlap in heritage castle hotels and wedding venue segments.
• Postillion Hotels (Dutch conference hotel chain): Dutch meeting/conference hotel operator with multiple locations. Competes for corporate meeting and event bookings but lacks the heritage/castle differentiation.
• Van der Valk Hotels: Large Dutch hospitality group operating hotels, restaurants and event venues nationwide. Competes on meeting/event/wedding demand at greater scale but without heritage estate positioning.
• Eden Hotels (Linden Hotel Group): Curated Dutch boutique hotel collection operating heritage and unique-design properties. Competes for leisure and corporate guests seeking distinctive stays in the Randstad region.

Direct peers

• Landgoed de Horst: Dutch country estate (landgoed) combining hotel rooms, restaurant and conference/meeting facilities. Highly comparable integrated estate operating model in the Dutch Randstad/central region.
• Kasteel Oud-Haarlem / Hotel Kasteel Oud-Haarlem: Castle property operating hotel and events in the Netherlands. Comparable heritage hospitality business model serving weddings and meetings segments.
• Kasteel de Haar: Largest castle estate in the Netherlands offering hotel rooms, fine dining, weddings and corporate events in a heritage setting. Directly comparable: similar monument-protected castle estate targeting the same Dutch wedding and corporate event market.
• Kasteel Maurick: Castle hotel in Vught with 47 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms and wedding venue. Closely comparable scale and product mix to Kasteel Oud Poelgeest's Coach House offering.
• Kasteel Ammersoyen: Medieval castle heritage site with overnight accommodations, tours, and events. Comparable monument-protected castle operating small-scale lodging and events.
• Hotel & Resort Kasteel De Berenbeemd: Castle hotel and wedding venue in the Netherlands offering overnight stays, restaurant and event spaces; similar mid-market heritage lodging positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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