De Koepoort
Monumental historic meets thoughtfully modern. Stone archway exterior, contemporary interiors with quality finishes. Quiet, residential-feeling location on the park edge — no lobby, no concierge, no hotel bustle.
Check-in happens at B&B 't Poorthuys at Koepoortstraat 10 — not at the gate itself. Arrive between 3PM and 8PM.
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of places in the Netherlands where you can actually stay overnight inside a protected city gate monument. Listed on both Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. The building served as an artist's studio until 2016 before conversion — the intimate scale and two-apartment-only format make it genuinely private.
De Koepoort is literally a city gate — the last one standing of Middelburg's original eight. Built in 1739 by city architect Jan de Munck, carefully restored in 1992–1993, and converted into two self-catering apartments in 2019. You sleep inside a functioning historical monument, not a hotel room dressed up to look like one. It sits right on the Molenwaterpark with views over the old city ramparts, and the center of Middelburg is a 5-to-10-minute walk.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Apartment 101
Ground-level apartment (address side) inside the historic city gate. Private entrance, living room with dining area and Smart TV, fully equipped kitchen, separate bedroom upstairs accessed via steep stairs with a 160×200cm double bed and its own Smart TV, and bathroom with shower and toilet. Air-conditioned for summer. Garden and city views.
Double (160×200cm) plus sofa bed
Apartment 103
The second self-contained apartment within the city gate, with its own private entrance. Same layout and standard as Apartment 101 — living area with dining and Smart TV downstairs, steep stairs up to the bedroom with a 160×200cm double bed and Smart TV, bathroom with shower. Rainshower noted by guests. Views from the upstairs bedroom window are particularly praised.
Double (160×200cm) plus sofa bedThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bicycle rental available at B&B 't Poorthuys for €10/day. Villages like Veere, Domburg, Zoutelande, and Oostkapelle are all reachable by bike. Zeeland's flat terrain makes it ideal cycling country.
The old city walls and Molenwaterpark are right outside the apartment door. A walk along the bolwerk takes you through Middelburg's green outer ring — pleasant any time of year.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Each apartment has its own private entrance — no shared lobby.
Available in apartments during summer months.
Digital Smart TV in both living room and bedroom. Login with your own Netflix and Spotify accounts.
One baby cot available on request for €15.00.
One or two dogs welcome at €12.50 per pet per night.
Nespresso machine, kettle, dishwasher, combi-microwave/oven, stovetop, refrigerator, pots, pans, plates, cutlery. Extras like salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, tea, sugar, and Nespresso capsules included.
Paid day-ticket parking meter at De Koepoort costs €16 per 24 hours. Free parking available at Fazantenhof 120 and Oude Veerseweg 1, both about a 10-minute walk.
Bicycles available to rent at affiliated B&B 't Poorthuys, 100m away. €10 per day. Indoor bicycle storage also available in the apartment or at the B&B basement.
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