Celebrating a holiday in a church?!

Sleeping well in Friesland? We are 'famous' for our rock-solid beds - we didn't save on that. After all, you spend a large part of your life lying on your stomach, back or side. You can book a room directly on our website www.mauritiuskerk.nl via our own booking system - then you always get the best price. For a long XL weekend (Fri-Mon) or midweek (Mon-Fri) we often have special offers for our guests.

Our church studios both have their own fully equipped kitchen + their own picnic table in the church garden! Reading in a hammock or drinking a beer on a nice garden chair is also possible.

Our guests often tell us that they enjoy the peace that our church radiates. The convenience of the modern rooms and the authentic atmosphere of the building. Relax, enjoy and marvel at all the beauty that Friesland has to offer: culture, nature, space, delicious local food and much more.

"Super nice B&B to stay. Two beautiful apartments have been created in the old church. Nice, hospitable host and hostess. Sustainable approach (the church was preserved by this b&b!) delicious ecological soap, comfortable bed, beautiful surroundings. Bicycle rental was arranged for us, nice extensive and varied breakfast to order. All in all, highly recommended to stay here." Eveline from Utrecht, Google reviews, November 2024

A little about us

We - Bonnie, Charles & Yara - bought the church in 2019. It had been empty since 2010; the demolition permit had already been applied for. A mortal sin, we thought, you don't just tear down an icon of the village: what is Jirnsum without the church spire that you can see from afar across the meadows?!

We decided to build as much as possible circularly and sustainably and to leave authentic elements of this Dutch Reformed Church where possible. This way you can enjoy the beautiful, original church pillars from your bed.

From the bare church garden - with the warmth of the south on your face - we are gradually turning it into a real, wild church garden where you can sit in peace. Guests can also pick free tea (mint, lemon) or herbs (bay leaf, thyme, etc.) to cook with.

Are you also a gardener and do you have good tips: we are always interested. Helping out in the garden is also allowed - we also get guests who just relax by getting their hands dirty - just ask us. Everything is allowed, nothing is required.

You can also follow us and our church adventures on Facebook via @Mauritiuskerk B&B Studioos Jirnsum and via Instagram @Mauritiuskerk_Friesland.

By spending your holiday in our church, you also support the preservation and maintenance of monumental buildings in Friesland, designed by the famous Frisian architect Jacob Nijdam, born and raised in Jirnsum and the surrounding area.

See you soon! CU! Auf Wiedersehen! Avert pronto! До зустрічі! Poka! Oant Sjen!

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