It is a part of the municipality of Borsele, and lies about 12 km east of Middelburg.

The village was first mentioned around 1750 as 'S Heerenhoek, and "means corner of the lord".

[4] The Dutch Reformed church from 1672 was moved to Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem between 1987 and 1988.

[5] The Catholic St Willibrordus Church was built between 1873 and 1874 in Gothic Revival style and has a tall tower.

The problem was solved by separating a part of the inn and building its own front door.