Local guide from Eric & Valery
A romantic weekend in Noordwijk, at your own pace
Two nights give you time to see Noordwijk without turning the weekend into a checklist. This is the rhythm we suggest to guests who come for the sea, quiet time together and a private sauna at the end of the day.
- Beach: about 10 minutes on foot
- Centre: about 15 minutes on foot
- Minimum stay: 2 nights
- Private sauna: warm in about 20 minutes
Friday: arrive and leave the week behind
Check in from 15:00, put your bags upstairs and make coffee in the compact kitchen. The whole guesthouse is yours, so there is no reception schedule once we have welcomed you.
If there is daylight left, walk to the beach before dinner. A short stretch by the water is enough to change the pace of the day. Back at the house, turn on the sauna and let it warm while you choose where to eat.
Saturday morning: breakfast without a timetable
Order breakfast and tell us how you like your eggs. We add warm bread, juice, cheeses, yoghurt and fruit, then bring everything to the guesthouse. You can eat inside or in the garden when the weather suits it.
The centre of Noordwijk takes about fifteen minutes to reach on foot. Browse the shops, stop for coffee or continue towards the sea. There is no need to plan each hour before you arrive.
Saturday afternoon: dunes or a long beach walk
Noordwijk sits in National Park Hollandse Duinen. Choose a marked route through Hollands Duin, walk south towards the Coepelduynen or stay on the broad beach and turn back when you have had enough wind.
We keep local route ideas in the guesthouse and can suggest a distance that fits the weather. Bring a layer even on a bright day; the wind near the North Sea can feel cooler than the streets behind the dunes.
Saturday evening: your sauna, your time
The sauna belongs to your summer house and no other guests use it. Allow about twenty minutes for it to warm. Bathrobes and towels are ready, with a rain shower beside the sauna when you want to cool down.
There is space to go out again after the sauna, but staying in can be the better plan. Make a drink, put on music and take the evening slowly.
Sunday: one more look at the sea
Check-out is before 11:00. An early beach walk leaves enough time for coffee before you pack. If you prefer a long breakfast, save the sea for the drive or train journey home.
Tell us what you enjoy before you arrive. We live nearby and will share the places we return to ourselves, from a quiet dune path to a table by the water.
FAQ
Planning your weekend
Is two nights enough for Noordwijk?
Yes. Two nights give you one full day for the beach, dunes and centre, with time for the sauna on both evenings.
Do we need a car?
No. The beach and centre are within walking distance. Buses connect Noordwijk with Leiden, Sassenheim and the wider region.
Can we use the sauna whenever we want?
Yes. The sauna is inside your private guesthouse and belongs to you during the stay. Allow about twenty minutes for it to warm.
Is breakfast available on both mornings?
Yes. Breakfast costs €19 per person per day and you can choose which mornings you want it.