La Vache Contente

Van Akenweg 80, 6218 HP Maastricht, Netherlands – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>64</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
64 reviews
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La Vache Contente

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  • Entire apartment
  • 1119 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Offering a garden and quiet street view, La Vache Contente is set in Maastricht, 3.9 km from Vrijthof and 3.9 km from Basilica of Saint Servatius. This property offers access to pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is located 3.4 km from Maastricht International Golf. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with inner courtyard views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a bicycle rental service. Kasteel van Rijckholt is 11 km from La Vache Contente, while C-Mine is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Maastricht-Aachen Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Maastricht
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  • Fiona
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Perfect location - close to city centre but on edge of countryside. Spacious and comfortable apartment, well equipped kitchen, lovely garden, super quiet.”
  • Julius
    Germany Germany
    “Very friendly host with helpful ideas for us getting around the city. The home is an old cowshed which is build into a cozy apartment with attention to lovley details. You can hav eggs from their chicken and handmade jelly, very delicious.”
  • Yvonne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “De rust is heerlijk, toch zit je redelijk dicht bij het centrum, helemaal als je een auto bij je hebt. De auto kun je bij de accomodatie gratis parkeren. Goed verzorgd, sfeervol, netjes, schoon en vriendelijke mensen.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gabbie Spronck

9.8
9.8
Host review score
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Gabbie Spronck
How spectacular do you want to have it? This barn conversion is a peerless gem. Feel a VIP in a unique dwelling that not only exudes history but also has bucket loads of luxury, space and comfort. And it is a home away from home. In our monumental cow stables we have created a magnificent home – of no less than 104m2 / 450m3 - for those extra special short-stay breakaways of at least two nights. • One gigantic space with an aerial walkway connecting two spaces on the first floor and with views from the bottom to the top of the building, • A breath-taking, romantic hide-away for special occasions for two people, • A unique space that no hotel or B&B can match, • NO other guests on the premises, • Fully equipped kitchen and NO shared rooms and facilities, • Site overlooking other farms, the courtyard, the adjacent orchard and the hilly landscape of Southern Limburg, • Rural location on the edge of Maastricht, yet incredibly close to the centre – 2 km, • Free parking in front, • Bus stop within 100m.
Van Akenweg 80 is a grade 1 listed building and dates from the second half of the 18th century. The out building behind the main house – now La Vache Contente – dates from 1869 and functioned as cow stables between about 1900 and 1988. In 1988 the entire farmstead was officially repurposed as a residential home. As from 2011, when we bought the farm, we have done exhaustive renovation and restoration work, always aiming to retain period features. Our motto has always been: create an authentic feel of days gone by but with all modern comforts of today. The former cow stables were revamped from the ground up between 2017 and 2020 to become a deluxe, self-catering dwelling called La Vache Contente. In the space between this and the main house a small wellness room has been created with a traditional sauna and a bathroom (use is extra). Personally we enjoy pottering around the house and walking the dog (both of us), cooking (Gabbie) and artistic work (Peter).
La Vache Contente is located on the north-western edge of Maastricht in the Oud Caberg district. At one time this was Belgian territory and Belgium is still visible from the back garden. The short-break home is about 15m away from the – quiet - street and wonderfully tranquil. Its positioning makes it feel like a detached house. Nowadays Van Akenweg is a village street without through traffic. It simply ends in fields and farmland Through the gate in the front wall you walk across the beautiful courtyard to La Vache Contente. Through the back gate you go into the dappled shade and the sunny spots of the gardens at the back. From there and front the home itself you can enjoy the orchard next door with its apple trees. Sometimes there are even cows grazing there. At the back the rolling Limburg landscape enfolds before your eyes. This particular area, Lanakerveld, is not only known for the Bandkeramiekers, who made it the oldest agricultural area in Europe, but also because of siege of Maastricht by the later Duke of Parma in 1579 during the 80-year War.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Vache Contente
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Game console – Nintendo Wii
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • CD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Hearing accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Food & Drink
    • Fruits
    • Wine/champagne
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Semi-detached
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet bowls
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules

    La Vache Contente takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform La Vache Contente in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: MSTR.22.008

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about La Vache Contente

    • La Vache Contente is 1.5 miles from the centre of Maastricht. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at La Vache Contente may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • La Vache Contente can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at La Vache Contente is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at La Vache Contente on this page.

    • La Vache Contente has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • La Vache Contente offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Bike tours
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours