Apartment in Netherlands Near Nature Trails

De Gaffel offers a dining experience steeped in rustic charm, beneath the thatched roof of a Saxon farmhouse warmed by a crackling open fire. The chef grows his own vegetables on site. He works with the finest ingredients and accentuates their quality with contemporary techniques. Featuring dishes such as an original take on vitello tonnato, and tender venison with a patiently reduced jus, a single surprise menu is served – you can choose to have four or five courses. Either way, the depth of the flavours and excellent value for money are guaranteed to have you smitten.

The Backers family business has a long tradition to its name, stretching back to 1843. Today, the sixth and seventh generations are running the show with great dedication. The fresh and flavoursome food draws on the region and the seasons, and ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, including the venison and Diepholz geese. The restaurant is a long-standing member of the Slow Food community. There are also a few comfortable guestrooms. Try the "Backers zum Kennenlernen" deal: four-course regional set menu with drinks, plus overnight accommodation.

On one side is Next wine bar, which is a stylish and trendy spot in which to sample vinologist Corine Vink's latest finds, served with freshly prepared bar snacks. Then there is the elegant restaurant with its chic decor, where Chiel de Groot incorporates his creative ideas into a surprise menu and beautifully presented plates of food. He likes to use produce from his own vegetable garden to bring his creations to life. Intensity is his guiding principle: a grilled sandwich filled with game stew, for instance, makes for an original accompaniment to a medium-rare roe fillet, an exquisite game j