A very elegantly decorated small hotel with lovely, friendly & knowledgeable staff. |We took advantage of a winter deal for 2 nights and it was lovely to have a full day to relax and take in the surrounding countryside by hiring electric bikes from the hotel. The food at the restaurant is lovely; although if you can’t eat (or don’t like fish or seafood) then you are limited in your choice esp for main courses (3 choices). …& watch out if you order water; still tap water = 8euro for 2 glasses - ooft! |The rooms are really beautifully decorated & designed; the beds & bedding are really comfortable; also included are a welcome drink, a yoga mat & dumbbells . Our room was not cleaned or the bed remade during our stay which was disappointing for a hotel of this calibre. |The included breakfast was very mean and the absolute minimum they cld provide - 1 small croissant & the meanest little pot of jam to share, a glass of fruit juice and a coffee! The amount of jam was funny it was so small! … & if you have another coffee with breakfast you’re charged for that too! |We really did enjoy our stay though, it’s beautiful, the surrounding area is stunning & it must be fabulous in the summer on the lake, and being so close to the city and yet such a different and relaxing vibe it’s a lovely addition to a trip...
Read moreFriends that live down the road from this quaint seaside village recommended staying at De Durgerdam. It was one of the nicest, coziest, cleanest boutique hotels I’ve ever stayed in. We had room 13, a 2-room suite overlooking the private dock and ocean. Our suite boasted a dining table, sitting area next to wood burning stove, 2 bathrooms, 2 coffee/tea bars, 2 TVs, lots of closest space and a king-sized bed with linens that made you not want to get out of bed. (Down pillows were a little too overstuffed so maybe a flatter pillow option would be good). I have to say something about the shower… the rain shower was probably the best shower ever, I dream about that shower!|The service was terrific. And the food…. It was so fresh and delicious. The strawberry jam at breakfast with the fresh croissants and farmer’s butter was my favorite. (I could drink that jam!) wish they jarred and sold it. (Hint, hint). |The weather was blustery so being inside with all the cozy textiles, warm ambience, and wood burning fire made you want to camp-out inside all day. |They offer manual and electric bikes for guests at nominal fee. And every room is appointed with quality raincoats.|We will...
Read moreStayed here for 2 nights (17th-19th September) as part of our honeymoon. This is a lovely hotel, very quiet with gorgeous views over the water. Amsterdam is around 15 mins' drive away. If you don't drive or take Ubers then it's a bit of a trek (we just took Ubers as it was a special occasion). We booked the De Maan suite which was fabulous - it was the only room at De Durgerdam with a bathtub and has views on all 4 sides and overlooking the water. Being up on the top floor, there is no noise from other rooms. Especially loved the bed in a wee nook, it was very cosy. The staff left some locally brewed alcoholic drink for us to try which was very kind. ||The only reason I can't give 5/5 is the breakfast which was a massive letdown. Firstly, if you want anything cooked then you have to pay extra, which given the cost of adding breakfast is not great. All we got on the first morning was a croissant each, on the second day just a slice of bread each. I would suggest offering something more substantial - at the very least more continental options e.g. meats and cheeses, cereal etc. ||So we had a very lovely stay in Amsterdam, this hotel is lovely but breakfast needs to...
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