{"id":311,"date":"2026-04-30T08:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pensiongrol-new:8890\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T21:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:53:13","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#000000\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1970\" height=\"1109\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-148\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RemoteMediaFile_6553680_0_2022_05_24_14_40_46.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RemoteMediaFile_6553680_0_2022_05_24_14_40_46.jpg 1970w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RemoteMediaFile_6553680_0_2022_05_24_14_40_46-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RemoteMediaFile_6553680_0_2022_05_24_14_40_46-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RemoteMediaFile_6553680_0_2022_05_24_14_40_46-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RemoteMediaFile_6553680_0_2022_05_24_14_40_46-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1970px) 100vw, 1970px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-04834cbf wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pg-booking-bar-wrapper\"><form class=\"pg-booking-bar\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/bookingengine.mylighthouse.com\/pension-t-huys-grol-renesse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"language\" value=\"en-GB\"><div class=\"pg-booking-bar__field\"><label for=\"pg-bb-arrival\">Arrival<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"pg-bb-arrival\" name=\"Arrival\" placeholder=\"dd \/ mm \/ yyyy\" autocomplete=\"off\" required readonly><\/div><div class=\"pg-booking-bar__field\"><label for=\"pg-bb-departure\">Departure<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"pg-bb-departure\" name=\"Departure\" placeholder=\"dd \/ mm \/ yyyy\" autocomplete=\"off\" required readonly><\/div><div class=\"pg-booking-bar__submit-wrap\"><button type=\"submit\" class=\"pg-booking-bar__submit\">check availability<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be887331 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<div class=\"pg-kamer-inpage-title\">\n<h1 class=\"pg-kamer-inpage-title__h\">About us<\/h1>\n<p class=\"pg-kamer-inpage-title__sub\">Margot &#038; Michiel \u2014 hospitable since 1999<\/p>\n<hr class=\"pg-kamer-inpage-title__rule\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b530625e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wie\" class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pg-anchor is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are <strong>Margot van der Aart<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Michiel Smit<\/strong>, both born in 1972. We met in Renesse in the summer of 1993 at Discotheek \u2019t Roefke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few months later our paths diverged for a while, as I (Margot) had a Working Holiday in Australia planned. After my adventure Down Under and frequent contact by phone and letter with Michiel, we immediately moved in together in Utrecht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After five wonderful years in the city, we traded Utrecht for beautiful Renesse and took over the guesthouse that my parents had owned since 1975. Since 1999, we have been working with great pleasure at Pension Grol!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3191.jpg\" alt=\"Margot &amp;amp; Michiel\" class=\"wp-image-162\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3191.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3191-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3191-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3191-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3191-1536x840.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pg-section-dark has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#364028;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">\u201cWe look forward to welcoming you to our guesthouse and will do everything we can to ensure you have an unforgettable stay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Margot &amp; Michiel<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be887331 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-15162fc0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1610\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterieur-pension-grol.jpg\" alt=\"'t Huis Grol &#x2014; National Monument\" class=\"wp-image-197\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterieur-pension-grol.jpg 1610w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterieur-pension-grol-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterieur-pension-grol-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterieur-pension-grol-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.pensiongrol.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/exterieur-pension-grol-1536x784.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1610px) 100vw, 1610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wat\" class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pg-anchor is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A country estate since 1599<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2019t Huis Grol is a <strong>National Monument<\/strong> \u2014 a former country estate in the center of Renesse. The origins of the estate date back at least to 1599. \u2018Grol\u2019 means \u2018green\u2019, and that name still holds true today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seepage water from the dunes provides a constant supply of fresh groundwater along the inner dune edge \u2014 resulting in lush vegetation. The garden of \u2019t Huis Grol is still a green oasis, a perfect place to unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"waar\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pg-anchor has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be887331 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Renesse &amp; Zeeland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Renesse is a charming seaside resort on the North Sea. The wide sandy beach is naturally the main attraction, but the surrounding area is also excellent for cycling and walking tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In Zeeland, you will discover beautiful historic towns such as <strong>Zierikzee<\/strong>, <strong>Veere<\/strong> and <strong>Middelburg<\/strong>. Zeeland is a treasure trove of regional products that many restaurants use in their kitchens. Our guesthouse is located just 100 meters from the lively center of Renesse.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"waarom\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pg-anchor has-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be887331 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Pension Grol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A stay with us is more than worth it, for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b530625e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list pg-feature-list\">\n<li>Centrally located, approx. 100 m from the Church Square<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful, spacious rooms in a unique National Monument<\/li>\n<li>Our garden: a green oasis of peace<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast in your room or in the garden<\/li>\n<li>Free, spacious parking spaces<\/li>\n<li>Small-scale with personal service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list pg-feature-list\">\n<li>Good value for money, all-inclusive<\/li>\n<li>Excellent base for cycling and walking tours<\/li>\n<li>The North Sea beach approx. 800 meters away<\/li>\n<li>Zierikzee, Veere and Middelburg within a half-hour drive<\/li>\n<li>The most sunshine hours in the Netherlands in this Westhoek region<\/li>\n<li>The ideal place for a wonderful holiday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wanneer\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pg-anchor has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-774b05a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">When we are open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-lead-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our guesthouse is open from <strong>mid\/late March<\/strong> (approx. two weeks before Easter) until <strong>early November<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">During the winter months, we carry out maintenance \u2014 not only on the guesthouse, but also on ourselves, by going on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63965413 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bookingengine.mylighthouse.com\/pension-t-huys-grol-renesse\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About us Margot &#038; Michiel \u2014 hospitable since 1999 Who we are We are Margot van der Aart &amp; Michiel Smit, both born in 1972. 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