Limbricht Castle, Limbricht, Netherlands

Limbricht Castle originates from the 10th century. It was first a motte castle with a wooden tower. The stone buildings were erected around 1250. During the 80 years war the army of Duke of Parma looted the castle (1579). During the Napoleon wars it was a military hospital (1813-1814) and during the World War I an internment camp for German prisoners-of-war. The current castle building dates from the early 1600s and is built on Maasland Renaissance style.

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Valeria E. (3 years ago)
The service is really unfriendly...The food was not cooked fresh, it was warmed up... One person didn't come with us and we wanted to take him something as takeaway. The portions were big, so we decided to take the rests to our hotel, as we did many times before (it is not our first stay in the Netherlands), but the cook had forbidden us to do that!?!?) He said there is a law...Heee???? Are takeaways also forbidden in the Netherlands?? So everyone just breaks the law??? Awful experience!!!

Ivonne Martens (3 years ago)
This is a toplocation, quitefull surroundings, great money for. MOdern rooms and nice place to eat! We had several time lunch and it was always very good.

Cherie Dominic (3 years ago)
Venue stunning, food is very basic and tap water is chargeable! If they improved upon the food offered this place could be incredible! Iced drinks and coffee menu for the summer would be a bonus!

Veronika Bácsai (3 years ago)
The castle is beautiful, i don't eat or drink there

Helen Fernandez (3 years ago)
Amazing food, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings, would definitely recommend

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