History
In the Middle Ages an inn by the name of "Woest Hoef" was situated halfway between Apeldoorn and Arhem. Horses where drenched and the people lavished while they warmed themselves at the fireplace. At night the inn offered protection from bandits who where after the worldly possessions of the coach passengers. Sheppards, farmers and poachers sat together to play cards.

In the same spot you now find the inn that was rebuilt in 1771 after farmers help Gerrit set fire to the old inn as a result of a love quarrel. Until today it is said that the spirit of "Glowing" Gerrit wanders around the inn. In 1811 even Emperor Napoleon stayed here with his Marie Louise. Also Dutch King Willem III frequently visited the inn on his passage to palace "Het Loo".

Opposite of the old inn a monument has been erected in remembrance of various atrocities that took place around the Woeste Hoeve during the 2nd world war. In the 60s and 70s the Woeste Hoeve received country-wide recognition as a restaurant. After 5 years of abandonment, a thorough restoration was started in 1992. In this way the property was saved for posterity and again awarded a stylish destiny. Because of its unique character and cultural historic value, the Woeste Hoeve has now officially been declared a monumental site.

excerpt from: Rondje Apeldoorn, door Frans Bouwmeester, Peter Otterloo, Louis Bouwmeester.


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