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We are Annemie and Wim, a tight couple for ten years with a passion for people

For years, we had an indomitable desire to start a b&b in a sunny country. Actually, we never specifically had a preference for a certain region, as long as we were certain of an exceptionally soft and warm climate.

Having worked for the same employer as an occupational therapist for the elderly for more than 20 years, I found it impossible for me to take the step to throw out all the certainties and give up my job. This was also given me in my upbringing so the step was completely ‘not done’. Our children – 6 in total – were too young and dependent at the time.

Enough reasons not to do it.

But then suddenly quite a long period of uncertainty, completely beyond our control.

Two reorganisations and an acquisition of his employers and a takeover drove Wim into entrepreneurship to work as an independent manager. He already had 25 years of experience in this.

I did not release any certainties until a year later. Due to a shoulder operation with complications I was forced to resign for medical reasons and suddenly I had to find another job myself. I found a fantastic job in a facility for people with multiple disabilities and combined this with an independent project. I felt like I was reviving and breaking out of the yoke of a solidified career.

We have both turned these setbacks into positive choices and growth in our personality. We met new people, felt that we could be more ourselves and develop themselves.

When I was recovering for a long time in 2017 after a few operations, I actively searched for properties, and each time Spain proved to be the place to be. For the climate, the landscape, and for the financial part.

I started reading everything about practical matters and life in Spain. I contacted several agencies in Spain and finally we had booked a week Spain in March full of appointments to visit homes.

The course of our quest you can read in our blog.

During the development of our business plan we noticed that there are already a lot of holiday residences in Spain, more than that there is a demand for it. We had to differentiate ourselves from all others.

Because we have been experiencing naturism for a few years now and this way of life gives us enormous wealth, we decided that this was a concept that we would develop. But to meet everyone’s expectations, we divide our year into two completely separate parts. A season for naturism exclusively from May to October, and a season just dressed in period outside. In this way, everyone who does not want to go naked gets the chance to also relax and enjoy with us.

Our goal is to give people a warm home during their precious holiday, and this in a cozy family way. We want to meet people, get to know them and offer instant happiness. That is why we also choose to live on the property ourselves.

With my strong empathy and listening ability and excellent management skills of Wim, we are the ideal mix to make your holiday a pleasure without worries. We offer a combination of freedom in your own villa and for those who want the opportunity to socialize. We remain small with a maximum of 16 guests at a time.

Welcome to Lavinia Holiday Resort!