Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput
An icon on the Veluwe
Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput
Hotel Gastronomique De Echoput, a hidden gem in the heart of Kroondomein Het Loo, where the forest whispers and history comes alive. For seventy years, De Echoput has been a household name on the Veluwe, starting as a modest tea house and growing into a five-star haven for bon vivants and culinary enthusiasts. The Klosse family, now in its third generation, welcomes you with personal warmth and a deep-rooted passion for flavor and hospitality. Here you stay in one of 42 spacious rooms and suites, designed for tranquility, comfort, and harmony with nature. Natural materials, soft colors, and large windows bring the forest to your bedside—nearly every room has a balcony, loggia, or bay window to let you breathe in the fresh woodland air. Enjoy luxurious bathrooms with natural stone walk-in showers and bathtubs, plush beds, underfloor heating, climate control, and fast Wi-Fi. From your room you gaze out over ancient beech and oak trees, with hiking and cycling trails starting right outside the door. De Echoput breathes history: from the royal water well and Wilhelmina’s tea house to the gastronomic institute of today, where grandfather Jaap, son Peter, and grandson Lodewijk have all left their mark. Here, the art of enjoyment is passed down from generation to generation—in the hotel, at the table, and in the woods.
Culinary delights with a Veluwe soul
Grand Bistro Echo
Grand Bistro Echo is the vibrant heart of De Echoput. In this casual-chic bistro, you’ll taste the rich tradition of game preparation and wine pairings, always with a contemporary twist. The kitchen works with the best nature has to offer: local Veluwe game, seasonal vegetables, herbs, mushrooms from the forest, and special wines from the in-house cellar. Grand Bistro Echo has been awarded 14/20 points by Gault&Millau. Be surprised by a gastronomic five-course menu, a bistro lunch, high tea, or a fine glass of wine with a view of the greenery. Each dish is a tribute to the landscape and the seasons, with pure flavors and honest ingredients. The warm, personal service ensures you feel right at home, whether you’re enjoying an elaborate dinner, an intimate gathering, or a festive occasion. Grand Bistro Echo is open daily from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm—the kitchen serves until 8:30 pm. Private dining and group arrangements are also available in atmospheric rooms, perfect for special occasions.
Fine dining in tune with nature
Wild Atelier
Wild Atelier is the culinary laboratory of De Echoput, where master chef Jonathan Zandbergen brings his vision of wild gastronomy to life. Wild Atelier has been awarded 16.5/20 points by Gault&Millau. Here, everything revolves around pure ingredients from local game management, fisheries, and regenerative agriculture, presented in their most elegant form. Each season and every dish tells a story of origin, freedom, and flavor—here, wild is not just a product, but a philosophy. The ‘Taste of the Netherlands’ menu changes with the seasons and offers an extraordinary fine dining experience, with a choice of five or seven courses (a fully vegetarian menu is also available). At Wild Atelier, you’ll taste the essence of the forest, land, and water, translated into dishes that excite your senses and introduce you to the richness of Dutch nature. Wild Atelier is open for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and for lunch on Friday and Saturday. Here, nature, craftsmanship, and hospitality come together in a truly unique experience.
Relaxation in harmony with the Forest
Echoput Body Spa
At De Echoput, everything revolves around enjoyment in harmony with nature—including in the Body Spa. Release stress and tension with a relaxation massage, foot reflexology, anti-stress treatment, or sports massage, provided by an experienced therapist who works with care and attention. The treatments are carefully developed to allow body and mind to fully unwind, inspired by the seasons and the power of the forest. Afterwards, you can take a dip in the heated indoor pool or relax in the sauna. Extend your moment of calm with a light lunch or high tea in Grand Bistro Echo and savor the tranquility and scents of the woods. At De Echoput, you’ll experience wellness as it’s meant to be: natural, personal, and always connected to the surroundings.
KEY FEATURES AND SERVICES
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Apenheul
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Museum Palace Het Loo
Reviews
"At Restaurant Wild Atelier, chef Jonathan Zandbergen gives wild gastronomy a distinctive and contemporary signature. Working with carefully selected ingredients from local game management, fisheries, and regenerative agriculture, he creates refined dishes with remarkable depth and intensity. His cuisine tells a story, with classics such as hare à la royale showcasing craftsmanship, product knowledge, and elegance. Depth and finesse go hand in hand here, without ever sacrificing power. Wild Atelier demonstrates how expressive and modern wild cuisine can be and was rightfully named Remarkable Newcomer of the Year."
Gault&Millau 16.5/20
"What is served in this atmospheric restaurant, set in the forested surroundings of the Veluwe near Paleis Het Loo, immediately evokes the essence of wild nature. Perfectly cooked, tender venison is paired with a delicate jus, warm apricot, granola, smoked yogurt, and a lightly fried stuffed potato filled with soft rillettes. The friendly service team and the dedicated kitchen brigade ensure a truly indulgent evening. Guests can extend the experience with an overnight stay at the beautiful hotel."
Gault&Millau 14/20
“Cooking is saying: 'I love you.'”
"Food is an expression of love. Cooking is the way we say, 'I love you.'" - Peter Paul van den Breemen
Host: Lodewijk Klosse
Chef Grand Bistro Echo: Peter Paul van den Breemen
Chef Wild Atelier: Jonathan Zandbergen