Villa Magnolia
Warm, slightly grand, slow-travel. Art Nouveau bones with box-spring beds and Nespresso machines. Feels like staying in a carefully tended private home rather than a hotel. The owner's background in luxury Asian resorts shows in the quality of service and food sourcing, not in slickness.
Book a room in the Villa or the farmhouse 't Hof Janse to have breakfast included in the rate — studios and holiday homes must add it separately
Why It Matters
Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. Ranked #1 in Oostkapelle on TripAdvisor. The breakfast alone — local and vegetarian, served in a glass orangery housing a custom Royal Delft Delft Blue vase made exclusively for Villa Magnolia — draws consistent raves. Green Key certified for sustainability.
A 1910 Art Nouveau villa turned family-run estate on the Walcheren coast of Zeeland. The Troy family has owned it since 1984 and the second generation — owner Jerry Troy, formerly Deputy GM at Six Senses Samui — runs it with a hospitality philosophy rooted in the ancient Greek concept of Xenia. The estate has grown well beyond the original villa to include a converted farmhouse ('t Hof Janse), self-catering studios, and standalone holiday homes, all set on 4.5 hectares of gardens with a pond and tea house.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Double Room
Classic double rooms in the villa without a private outdoor space. Warm, historically decorated interior. All the standard room amenities (Nespresso, fridge, WiFi, TV, kettle). Breakfast included.
Double
Double Room with Balcony or Terrace
Standard double rooms in the original villa with private balcony or terrace. Overlook the English garden and surrounding farmland. Part of the room cluster that accommodates up to 6 guests across connected options. Breakfast included.
DoubleFamily Room
A larger room in the villa that sleeps up to 4. Good option for families who want the original building's charm without splitting into separate units. Breakfast included.
MultipleFarmhouse Room with Terrace and Hot Tub
The most romantic room on the estate. Located in the converted farmhouse 't Hof Janse (building 72), this ground-floor room has a king-size bed, rain shower, and a private covered terrace with a hot tub. At 19 m² the room is not large, but the covered outdoor terrace extends the usable space significantly and gives privacy. Note: no dining set, just a comfortable sofa inside. Extra bathrobes and towels for the hot tub can be rented. Breakfast included.
King · 19 sqmFarmhouse Suite with Bathtub
Suite in the farmhouse wing with a standalone bathtub. Popular with couples. Reviews describe it as spacious, well-equipped, and tastefully decorated. Breakfast included.
DoubleFarmhouse Suite with Terrace
A suite in the converted 't Hof Janse farmhouse with private terrace. Spacious and characterful with the farmhouse's historic details visible in the furnishings and finishes. Breakfast included.
DoubleHoliday Home Annabel
Smaller holiday home for 2 guests. Full self-catering. Breakfast optional add-on. Linen and towels rented separately.
Double
Holiday Home Hortensia
A holiday home sleeping up to 4 guests. Full self-catering. Breakfast optional add-on. Linen and towels rented separately or bring your own.
MultipleHoliday Home Zeeuws Knoopje
The largest standalone holiday home on the estate, sleeping up to 6 guests. Detached house with its own conservatory and terrace, plus a gas fireplace for cosy evenings. Full self-catering. Breakfast optional add-on. Linen and towels not included in the rate but can be rented on-site.
MultiplePenthouse with Balcony
Upper-floor studio penthouse with balcony. Sleeps up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12, with a sofa bed (145x195 cm). Self-catering. Breakfast optional add-on.
Double + sofa bed
Small Studio
A more compact studio option with terrace or balcony. Good value entry point for the estate. Self-catering. Breakfast optional add-on.
DoubleStudio with Terrace
Self-catering studios each with their own outdoor space — two terraces (morning and evening sun) with sun loungers. Modern kitchen, private bathroom, comfortable bed. Located in a separate building on the estate, so more private than the villa rooms. Clean and bright. Breakfast not included but can be added.
DoubleStudio with Terrace and Garden View
Studio with terrace looking over the estate's gardens. Self-catering. Peaceful garden outlook is the main draw here. Breakfast optional add-on. Sleeps 2.
Double
The Mayor's Room
Corner rooms 14 & 15 in the original 1910 villa. Light floods in from two sides and the large balcony has proper seating and sun loungers looking out over the gardens. Twin-bed configuration. No elevator — floor 1. Bathroom is small at 2 m² and some reviewers note it feels dated, but the room itself has real character.
Twin · 32 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site badminton available for guests.
Villa Magnolia rents city bikes and electric bikes directly from the property. The Walcheren peninsula is one of the best cycling regions in the Netherlands — flat, with dedicated paths through dunes, forests, and along the coast. Middelburg is a comfortable ride. Ask in advance for children's bikes, tricycles, or tandems and they'll have them ready. Covered bike storage also available for guests who bring their own.
The team actively helps guests plan evenings out — securing restaurant reservations, theatre tickets, concert tickets. Staff know the region extremely well and have personal recommendations across the Walcheren peninsula.
The estate covers 4.5 hectares with an English garden, pond, tea house, and multiple terrace seating areas. Strolling the grounds — especially in spring when the magnolias bloom — is a genuine attraction in itself.
The Manteling forest and dune nature reserve is about 20 minutes on foot from the villa. Staff tip: walk through the woods to the beach or Domburg and you may spot deer and peacocks. The Oranjezon nature reserve, another protected dune area with five marked walking routes, is also recommended by staff.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The original villa building has a grand decorated staircase but no elevator. Not suitable for guests with mobility needs who require the villa rooms.
One meeting room on-site.
Free WiFi in every accommodation and public areas.
All rooms include: hairdryer, Nespresso machine, refrigerator, WiFi, TV, and electric kettle. Box-spring beds throughout.
On-site library for guest use.
4.5-hectare estate with formal English garden, tea house, pond, and multiple terrace seating areas. Reviewed repeatedly as one of the best features of the property.
No swimming pool on-site.
Pets are not permitted at Villa Magnolia.
Front desk provides luggage storage.
Villa Magnolia holds Green Key certification, the leading international standard for sustainable tourism. Products at breakfast are largely organic and locally sourced; the honesty bar prioritises local suppliers and organic options.
Four universal EV charging points accessible with any European charging card. Guests must bring their own cable — no fixed cable at the stations.
Spacious free on-site parking for all guests.
Covered bike shed for guests who bring their own bicycle.
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