Bij de Pastorie – Boutique hotel
Coffee bar – Shop
Unique overnight stays…
The village of Reitsum, in the North Frisian Dutch countryside, holds a small church overlooking the fields. In the past, the church accommodated about 100 reformed churchgoers. The church has been completely renovated into a small-scale and luxurious boutique hotel and a coffee bar. Together with an architect, five luxury church suites have been created where you can relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the church. To reassure you: you won’t be awakened by the church bell in the morning. And here’s another reassuring thought: there’s also no cemetery… The Boutique Hotel and the coffee bar have been open to guests since July 1, 2023. Book a church suite now and secure yourself a unique overnight stay.
Our Church Suites
Whichever church suite you choose, they are all decorated with attention to detail and equipped with all the luxury and comfort for a pleasant and special overnight stay. You’ll sleep in a Royal Deluxe bed from Swiss Sense and have the pleasure of using the delightful care products from Rituals.
The suites differ in size, facilities, ambiance, and view. Whether you’re passing through, celebrating an anniversary, or need to be in the area for business, we offer a suitable suite for every occasion. Small groups are welcome (max 18 persons) for which we can make a special offer. No matter which suite you stay in, you’ll see and feel that you’re lodging in a church. Of course, complimentary WIFI and a Smart TV are included in every suite. Also included in the price is a delightful breakfast buffet with fresh local products.
Pets are not allowed.
For safety and tranquility reasons, children aged 10 and above are welcome.
Our facilities
Indulge in a lavish stay in a church suite and delight in the finest coffee at the coffee bar, all possible at Boutique Hotel Bij De Pastorie. At five o’clock, guests can enjoy a cozy drink in the Lobby (exclusive to hotel guests).
Fans of Emma Bridgewater and Bunzlau Castle tableware can explore their passion at the adjacent Bij De Pastorie shop. Especially for our guests, we’ve expanded our assortment with delicious local products such as Fries Suikerbrood from Bakkerij Van Eck and Friesian beer from Grutte Pier.
Our service
We offer hotel service with a personal touch. With the intimate size of the hotel, personal interaction takes center stage. Our hospitality knows no bounds, and we strive to make our guests’ stay as enjoyable as possible.
About us
We are Anco Hoekema (48) and Dorianne Hofker (50), and together with our two daughters aged 17 and 20 we live next to the church, in the parsonage. Anco was born and raised in the Frisian village of Ternaard, and Dorianne originally comes from the Island of Ameland. We met during our student years in Leeuwarden, and after some travels through Friesland and Italy, we have been living in Reitsum since 2004.
In 2011, Dorianne opened a shop specializing in tableware from Emma Bridgewater and Bunzlau Castle next to the parsonage. In 2012, we opened a B&B apartment in the lodge, and in 2018, we added a studio for 2 persons. In 2021, we had the opportunity to purchase the church, and over the past two years, we have extensively renovated it into a boutique hotel with a coffee bar. Anco took six months of unpaid leave from his job as a healthcare purchaser at Zilveren Kruis/Achmea and, together with two carpenters, stripped, insulated, and finished the church. In addition to the extensive painting work in the church, Dorianne took care of setting up the website, the new reservation system, permits, fire safety, the necessary certifications, and the coordination with installers, carpenters, etc.
Together with our daughters, we took care of the interior design of the church. After three years in total, we finished renovating and completed the hotel. We hope to welcome guests and passersby for a long time to come.
The realization of the hotel and coffee bar was made possible in part by a LEADER subsidy.