A hand-picked collection of places to stay: Authentic, Small-scale, One of a kind!
This super-stylish B&B is almost in my own backyard… just a village away. So it felt a bit strange to have a ‘test sleep’ at the neighbors ;))) But gosh, am I glad I did! Because this beautiful old farmstead has it all! 3 deluxe rooms with beds you never want to get out of, 2 rooms have bath and shower and one room has a lovely rainshower. The different spaces are tastefully decorated, with beautiful art (hobby of the owners) and relaxing nooks and corners. The old orchard and garden are a perfect place for lazy summer days and soaking in the hot tub is possible all year round. You can also rent the entire place for a small party or business meeting. Add to that the enormous hospitality of the owners, who spoil you with breakfast, sometimes a ‘table d’hôtes’, delicious wines from the wine cabinet, regional insider tips and you never want to go home again! Life is good in Rivierenland … I can talk about that!
Off the beaten track island life on Texel and a culinary feast in one? This is the place to be! On the rugged east side of the island Joram and Valerie have realized their dream: a gastrofarm with 12 lovely rooms, a place where Joram can offer a gastronomic total experience to his guests. Relax and enjoy the tranquil environment, the natural elements and during the lockdown you can taste the culinary ‘take away’ from Joram, which is brought to your room. I can’t wait for the restaurants to open again so, when the weather permits, I can enjoy all those delicacies on their terrace or in the new greenhouse!
Maud, 28 years old, has already realized her dream: her own Bed and Breakfast. And not just any B&B… it’s a family saga because it houses in the former farmstead of her grandparents. A beautiful old house which oozes the atmosphere of the past times but it’s combined with modern touches. 3 Double rooms are situated on the ground floor, they have their bathrooms in the corridor and two luxurious double ensuite bedrooms (with comfi Coco-Mat beds!) on the first floor. There are two cozy livings where your can relax or play a boardgame and a TV with Netflix is in another room. Maud is super a super host and serves a lovely breakfast. She can also tell you a lot about the beautiful surroundings: perfect for long walks and/or bike rides. I am a fan of this cool Hideaway!
This luxury hotel is a great escape for gourmet people! The grand old building houses a modern annexe with a very good restaurant (Michelin Bib Gourmand). Fine dining – in your room during covid19 restrictions – and afterwards roll into your comfi kingsize bed, how lovely is that! Soaking in bath in a very spacious bathroom is also possible in certain rooms… you will return home totally relaxed. And as a big bonus: the highly recommended centre of the hanseatic city Zwolle is just a stone’s throw away!