Heerlijck Slaapen op de Zaanse Schans — Hotel in Zaanstad

We last stayed here in Dec '16 and decided to have another visit, as although the area of Zaanse Schans is quite touristic, it is beautiful and the houses that make up the B & B of Heerlijck Slappen are stunning. ||||On arrival Sharon greeted us like welcoming a family member home and showed us to our rooms - this time we stayed in the ground floor apartment of Noordhaus. This apartment is stunning - although I couldnt imagine it would be possible to have a room here that is anything but stunning. I could never tire of the view over the zaan, nor of the windmills.||||The apartment consists of: on entry, a room with bunk beds and off this room is also the toilet and shower rooms - both separate, which is useful - toilet has a sink basin in too. Lovely amenities are left in the bedroom. The next room is the kitchen, with all you would expect, plus dining table; then the final room, overlooking the river is the main bedroom with another table and chairs at the window, and a huge double bed with such pretty linens - very good quality that made getting into bed when cold a pleasure. The tv is ultra modern, and the room is also served with wifi. BBC world news and euro news are in English. In the room(s) everything is there that should be and the attention to detail cannot be faulted.||||Breakfast is served in the front of the Noordhaus, and consists of an afternoon tea stand full of various breads, a buffet area consisting of various cold meats, cheeses, jams, cereals, biscuits and fruit plus freshly cooked eggs are also available. This is serve with a variety of teas or coffee.||||Nothing is too much trouble for Sharon or her assistant, and they are genuinely happy to help with anything. We were chatting about our plans one morning and mentioned that we were going to go for a trip on the zaan boat - so they gave us a leaflet for a few euros off the price, and on another occasion Sharon made a restaurant reservation for us.||||Getting to and from Amsterdam Centre is easy either on bus 391 from the stop at the front of the museum on site, or from the train station (10 mins walk over the river). The bus takes longer, but when you factor in the additional time walking to the station, there isnt much in it. The bus and train do not take cash any longer, so payment by chip and pin is needed - to the driver for a paper ticket that lasts 1.5 hours and can be transfered for journeying on by metro, or other buses (cost 6.50e) or at the machine at the station . We also took the train direct to/from the Arena stop to go and watch an Ajax game, although next time we may need to watch Alkmaar after finding out they train near ZS. ||||Another lovely stay, despite the rainy weather, and we will definitely return in another couple of years; Cant recommend this place...

In the movie, Somewhere in Time, Christopher Reeves starred. It was a movie about stepping back in-time. That is an excellent description of this beautiful and authentic Bed and Breakfast. ||From the time you meet Sharon, the country-owner, receptionist, cook and chief bottle washer, you will be totally taken care of. The room is authentic late 1700 to early 1800s, totally refurbished with a queen bed, a wonderful bathroom, (please put the mirror in a more useable location) and a separate sitting /TV room. ||There is a coffee bar and fully stocked refrigerator. ||WiFi is included but very limited in the bedroom. ||The breakfast is buffet style (sort of!). A great selections of meats, cheeses and very tasting orange juice and other types of juices. Sharon also brought us a wonderful bread tray with local breads. She also asked if we wanted a fried egg! ||Everything was great tasting!||We throughly enjoyed staying at this very moderately...

In the movie, Somewhere in Time, Christopher Reeves starred. It was a movie about stepping back in-time. That is an excellent description of this beautiful and authentic Bed and Breakfast. ||From the time you meet Sharon, the country-owner, receptionist, cook and chief bottle washer, you will be totally taken care of. The room is authentic late 1700 to early 1800s, totally refurbished with a queen bed, a wonderful bathroom, (please put the mirror in a more useable location) and a separate sitting /TV room. ||There is a coffee bar and fully stocked refrigerator. ||WiFi is included but very limited in the bedroom. ||The breakfast is buffet style (sort of!). A great selections of meats, cheeses and very tasting orange juice and other types of juices. Sharon also brought us a wonderful bread tray with local breads. She also asked if we wanted a fried egg! ||Everything was great tasting!||We throughly enjoyed staying at this very moderately...