Hoeve Luyterheyde

Frank Luyten and Eva van der Heyden met over twenty years ago at work in the banking sector. Although they had a career in the financial and construction world, they felt very much attracted to the outdoor and farm life and so they decided to also do what felt right. Frank did an internship at a dairy farm to learn the tricks of the trade and the first four “Brandrode” cattle (beef cattle) were purchased. They bought a farm in a nearby and made the move to Neerkant in Brabant province, together with their two kids Roos and Teun. Farmhouse “Hoeve Luyterheyde”, a combination of their surnames, was created. Quite a challenge, but with the motto ‘Komt goed’ (“it’ll be fine”) their dream becomes more and more reality and you as a guest can enjoy it.

The farm, on the edge of the Brabantse Peel, is completely self-sufficient. The cattle graze outside all year round. Animal welfare, sustainability and nature conservation are paramount, nature-inclusive farming is what they call it.This is clearly reflected in Frank and Eva’s farm. Not only in the form of their rare Dutch farm animals (also called ’living heritage’) such as the Brandrode cattle and the Bonte Bentheimer land pigs with their beautiful pattern of blackspots and large, funny hanging ears, but also in the surrounding nature. For example, the grass meadow is very rich in herbs and Frank and Eva own a piece of forest, where the pigs and cows can walk around and take shelter in moments of bad weather

The pigs and growing herd of Brandrode cattle are not the only residents of Hoeve Luyterheyde. There are also sheep, ponies, chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats living on the farm. Farmers Eva, Frank and the kids can therefore use some help with feeding all the animals, checking the herd and splitting wood for the campfire.
And there’s more to do. On the fields near the tents and in the adjacent forest, the children can play to their heart’s content and discover the farm. In the forest it is possible to have a picnic, build huts or, for example, do a treasure hunt. In addition, we occasionally organize a walking pony ride through the forest. The ponies love to go out on a ride, being cuddled and brushed and dog Sammie enjoys all the extra attention on his morning walk. Join farmer Eva and learn everything about nature and the animals on and around the farm during a discovery tour through the woods and meadows. Do you prefer to relax? We haven’t even mentioned the lovely outdoor pool with pool bar yet 😉.

As you can see staying with the farmer means enjoying animals and nature. No worries! It’ll be fine at Hoeve Luyterheyde!