U-pick farm Kersentuin De Wendelenhutte

Kersentuin de Wendelenhutte is a family-run farm located in Lintelo, Aalten, that combines a cherry orchard with a farm shop and a biological pig farm. The property features a 1-hectare orchard planted with 20 different varieties of sweet cherries, which are harvested by hand. The trees are covered with a protective netting to shield the fruit from birds and rain.

The pick-your-own season runs from approximately mid-June to early August, lasting about eight weeks. A wide range of cherry varieties is available throughout the season, including early types such as Burlat, Merchant, and Vanda, mid-season varieties like Canada Giant, Oktavia, and Kordia, and late-season options such as Regina, Sweetheart, and Karina.

On site, there is a farm shop that sells fresh produce, homemade products such as cherry jam, cherry sauce, honey from the orchard, and a range of regional specialties. During the cherry season, visitors can also enjoy coffee, tea, or ice cream on the terrace. Besides cherries, the farm focuses on raising the rare Dutch Landvarken breed, with biological pig farming running alongside the orchard. Excursions to the orchard are available by appointment.

Opening hours are seasonal. During the cherry season (mid-June to early August), the farm is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Outside the cherry season, the farm shop is open Thursday and Friday from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The farm is closed on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays outside the cherry season. The premises are wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair-friendly parking and entrance.

What visitors say

This self-picking farm consistently receives high praise from visitors, particularly for its exquisite and exceptionally popular cherries. Guests enthusiastically recommend visiting early, as the delicious, sweet cherries from their own orchard tend to sell out quickly due to high local demand.

The farm also features a delightful and friendly shop, offering a broad selection of local products. Beyond the fresh fruit, patrons appreciate the excellent variety of other farm goods, including high-quality frozen meat products—with a special mention for their pork expertise—and notably delicious cherry ice cream. The overall charming farm experience is further enhanced by the presence of friendly goats.

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