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Bij Jef is a Relais & Châteaux–affiliated hotel on Texel, a Frisian island one and a half hours from Amsterdam and twenty minutes by boat from Den Helder. Opened by chef Jef Schuur and sommelier Nadine Mögling in a converted presbytery, it houses a restaurant and twelve modern suites. The property combines locally sourced cuisine, organic wines, and island surroundings for an intimate culinary retreat.
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Bij Jef is located in Den Hoorn on Texel, an island in the Frisian archipelago. The hotel sits between the land and the sea, approximately one hour and a half from Amsterdam and twenty minutes by boat from Den Helder. The island setting provides a distinctive retreat separated from the mainland while remaining accessible to the region.
The property contains twelve modern suites housed in what was once a presbytery. Three configurations are available: Junior Suites (40 sqm / 431 sqft with one Queen bed), Suites (50 sqm / 538 sqft with one Queen bed), and Balcony Suites (50 sqm / 538 sqft with one King bed). The suites are finished with minimalist décor.
The restaurant is overseen by chef Jef Schuur, who emphasizes local, ethically sourced ingredients. The menu features dishes such as Wadden Sea cockles paired with Texel lamb bacon, parsley root cream, and a jus of puffed celery. Sommelier Nadine Mögling curates an extensive wine list specializing in organic and natural wines, selected to complement the cuisine's contrasts of taste and texture.
The property includes a sauna, parking with valet service, electric charging station, and internet access throughout. A multi-storey building with an elevator, at least one room and common areas are accessible. On or near the site are nine-hole and eighteen-hole golf courses, jogging trails, biking, hiking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, rafting, surfing, kite-surfing, nature walks, beach activities, garden space, boat trips, and water sports.
The intimate setting of twelve suites, combined with the restaurant, sommelier-curated wine collection, and island location, appeals to couples and culinary travelers. The property welcomes children and offers baby cots at an extra cost; pets are not accepted.
Texel is accessible by ferry from Den Helder, approximately twenty minutes by boat. From Amsterdam, the journey takes approximately one hour and a half, combining road travel and ferry crossing.
Editorial verification: Bij Jef is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Bij Jef is located in Den Hoorn on Texel, an island in the Frisian archipelago. It is approximately one hour and a half from Amsterdam and twenty minutes by boat from Den Helder.
The hotel's restaurant is overseen by chef Jef Schuur and features locally sourced, ethically sourced cuisine. Dishes include Wadden Sea cockles with Texel lamb bacon, parsley root cream, and puffed celery jus. Sommelier Nadine Mögling curates an extensive wine list of organic and natural wines.
Bij Jef has twelve modern suites in three configurations: Junior Suites (40 sqm, Queen bed), Suites (50 sqm, Queen bed), and Balcony Suites (50 sqm, King bed).
Activities include golf (nine-hole and eighteen-hole courses), biking, hiking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, water sports, nature walks, and beach activities.
Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m.
Yes, the property welcomes children. Baby cots are available at an extra cost. Pets are not accepted.
Bij Jef is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Bij Jef is in Den Hoorn, Netherlands. Address: Herenstraat 34, Den Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands.
| Location | Den Hoorn, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Address | Herenstraat 34, Den Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/bij-jef/
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