The Cleyne Hortus
Lose yourself in beautiful medieval gardens featuring not only dozens of forgotten vegetables and unusual medicinal plants, but also, amongst other things, an Arabic garden and a secluded garden. Afterwards, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with cake or a delicious medieval treat.
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Location
Welcome to the Cleyne Hortus. You can enjoy special medieval gardens with tea garden with us. Whether you live in Oldambt, close to it or you come from afar to spend a few days in the north-east of our country in search of history, come and experience a different time.
Here, you can wander at your leisure through the medieval gardens and soak up the special atmosphere. The gardens of De Cleyne Hortus are open to the public and are sure to surprise you. The gardens are modelled on a medieval Benedictine monastery, featuring a central courtyard surrounded by a green cloister. All the other gardens are connected to this central layout. These include a medicinal herb garden, a vegetable garden, a secluded garden, a vineyard, a small orchard and an Arabian paradise garden.
In the tea t...
Welcome to the Cleyne Hortus. You can enjoy special medieval gardens with tea garden with us. Whether you live in Oldambt, close to it or you come from afar to spend a few days in the north-east of our country in search of history, come and experience a different time.
Here, you can wander at your leisure through the medieval gardens and soak up the special atmosphere. The gardens of De Cleyne Hortus are open to the public and are sure to surprise you. The gardens are modelled on a medieval Benedictine monastery, featuring a central courtyard surrounded by a green cloister. All the other gardens are connected to this central layout. These include a medicinal herb garden, a vegetable garden, a secluded garden, a vineyard, a small orchard and an Arabian paradise garden.
In the tea garden of De Cleyne Hortus, you can enjoy various types of coffee and tea and different kinds of pastries, including medieval cakes. You can also choose various soft drinks, including moj, an original Groningen soft drink.
Opening hours
- The gardens and tea garden of De Cleyne Hortus are open annually from mid-May to mid-September on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm. For medieval meals, visit De Middeleeuwen Oldambt during the months of November, December, January and February. Meals are served in a homely atmosphere for one company of 4 to 10 people and take place by appointment only. You can order books on the Middle Ages here all year round. De Middeleeuwen Oldambt is located at the same address as that of De Cleyne Hortus.
Awards
- Explanation price The medieval gardens of The Cleyne Hortus are freely accessible. At De Cleyne Hortus' tea garden, you can pay in cash as well as by debit card.
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Assistance or guide dogs permitted
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Visual impairment
Features
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Accessibility notes: The gardens and tea garden are wheelchair and walker accessible.
- Assistance dogs permitted Yes
- Parking for people with disabilities: Yes
- Toilet: Toilet
Transport
- Private car park: Yes
Pets
- Pets: Pets not allowed
- Notes dogs: Only a guide dog is allowed.
Budget
- € Yes
Facilities (General)
- Restaurant (for guests) Yes
- Catering facilities Yes
Eating out
- Lunch: Yes
- Type of eatery: Dining, Coffee corner, Lunchroom, Restaurant
- Speciality cuisine: Varied
Capacity
- Number of people: 0