Dinner
Dinner
In the evening you can have dinner in the restaurant, in a French-inspired style with fresh ingredients from the region. You book ahead by phone.
Villa Bodelaeke
restaurant on the water, with its own harbour
Villa Bodelaeke is on the Jonenweg in Giethoorn, with its own mooring harbour, a small beach and a terrace on the water. In the restaurant with an open kitchen you can have lunch and dinner.
Dining at your own harbour
Villa Bodelaeke is a modern restaurant with an open kitchen, where you see the chefs at work. From the restaurant and from the terrace you look out over the villa’s own mooring harbour. The villa stands on the beach and the water at the edge of Weerribben-Wieden National Park, with an open waterway to the Beulakerwijde lake. If you come by boat, you moor in the harbour. Villa Bodelaeke is part of Villa Moments, like Villa Kalkoven in Meppel.
- French-inspired cuisine with local and, as far as possible, organic produce
- Lunch and dinner, with a regularly changing menu
- Terrace on the water, a private beach and a mooring
- Weddings, parties, meetings and team outings of up to 200 people
- Large private car park, free parking
At Villa Bodelaeke you can have lunch and dinner, sit on a terrace by the water, moor your boat, get married, celebrate a party or anniversary, hold a meeting, a company party or a team outing, and buy a gift voucher.
You can book by phone on 0521 74 50 63.
The kitchen
Classic flavours with a modern touch
Chef Wilko cooks classic dishes, with old favourites given a modern twist. The cuisine is French-inspired and works with sustainable, local ingredients and fresh produce from the region. The restaurant is run by Thijs and Stefan. The menu changes regularly, so call 0521 74 50 63 for the current menu.
- Open kitchen: you watch the chefs cook live
- Local ingredients and, as far as possible, organic produce
- Dishes that follow the time of year
Dinner
The menu
A changing menu
The menu follows the time of year and changes regularly. There are also vegetarian options. If you have a dietary requirement or allergy, let them know in advance.
Lunch
Chef’s lunch
During the day you can have lunch by the water in Giethoorn. You also book lunch by phone. Villa Bodelaeke also has gift vouchers.
Weddings
Getting married by the water
Villa Bodelaeke is a wedding venue on the water. You can say “I do” on the private beach, with a view over Weerribben-Wieden National Park, or in the garden, on the terrace or by the harbour. You can arrive by sloop (electric boat). In winter, and in summer too for a church wedding, there is the option of a covered boat tour to the church of Giethoorn, after which you return to the villa for dinner and the party.
The kitchen helps you think about food and drink that suits your style. Villa Bodelaeke can also arrange decoration and styling. There is always a trial dinner beforehand, and during the wedding the villa, the beach and the harbour are for your party alone. You can arrange a viewing.
- Ceremony on the private beach, in the garden, on the terrace or by the harbour
- Arrival by sloop or boat tour to the church
- Dinner or buffet, to suit your style
- Trial dinner beforehand
Groups and business
Parties, meetings and team outings
For a birthday, anniversary, baby shower or family party you are welcome with a small or large party, up to 200 people. The events team helps you think about decoration and food.
For business you can hold a meeting, a product presentation or a management day, organise a company party or networking drinks, or head out with your team. For meetings and gatherings the villa gives a maximum of 150 people, and the whole villa can also be hired for private use. You can combine a day with a boat tour through Giethoorn or Weerribben, also with catering on board, a trip by sloop across the Beulakerwijde or a ride in classic DAF cars.
- Modern meeting facilities, also for a small board meeting
- Business lunch, dinner, drinks or day package
- Reception and decoration in your company’s house style
- Indoor rooms, terraces, beach and harbour can be combined
Location
Beach, harbour and terrace
Around the villa there are a spacious terrace on the water, a private beach, a garden and the private harbour with a landing stage. Via the open waterway you sail straight out onto the Beulakerwijde.
- Own mooring harbour with a berth
- Terrace on the water and a private beach
- Large private car park
Practical information
- Bookingby phone on 0521 74 50 63; for groups, events and weddings ask for a tailor-made proposal
- Parkingfree in the large private car park
- By boatmoor in the private harbour; open waterway to the Beulakerwijde
- Overnight staysVilla Bodelaeke has no rooms
Frequently asked questions about Villa Bodelaeke
What kind of cuisine does Villa Bodelaeke have?
The cuisine is French-inspired: classic flavours with a modern touch. The cooking uses local and, as far as possible, organic produce that suits the time of year, and the menu changes regularly. In the restaurant you can watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen.
Can you have lunch and dinner at Villa Bodelaeke?
Yes. You can have lunch and dinner here. The menu changes regularly, so call 0521 74 50 63 for the current menu.
How do you book at Villa Bodelaeke?
You can book by phone on 0521 74 50 63. For groups, parties, meetings and weddings, contact Villa Bodelaeke for a tailor-made proposal.
Can you come to Villa Bodelaeke by boat?
Yes. Villa Bodelaeke has its own harbour with a mooring, and an open waterway takes you to the Beulakerwijde lake.
Can you park at Villa Bodelaeke?
Yes. Villa Bodelaeke has a large private car park where parking is free.
Can you get married at Villa Bodelaeke?
Yes. The ceremony can take place on the private beach, in the garden, on the terrace or by the harbour. You can arrive by sloop (electric boat) or sail to the church of Giethoorn on a covered boat tour. At a wedding the villa, the beach and the harbour are for your party alone, and there is always a trial dinner beforehand.
How many people can Villa Bodelaeke host?
According to Villa Bodelaeke there is room for small parties up to groups of 200 people; for meetings and gatherings the villa gives a maximum of 150 people. For large groups the villa can also be booked entirely for private use.
Can you stay overnight at Villa Bodelaeke?
No. Villa Bodelaeke is a restaurant and event venue and has no rooms.