Hotel The Ark

This is becoming a regular stop for us. Very traditional Dutch building with comfortable rooms and an incredible and beautifully presented breakfast. The host is very attentive and friendly. The area is lovely and the area round the hotel is very quiet. There are some bars and cafes in the village over the canal Bridge. The chime from the church is charming. With access to and from both the main N9 and the road towards the Absluidyk this is ideally situated to either break a journey or using as a base to explore the area - the bulb fields are roundabout with the garden at Anna Palowna 5 kilometers away and the Juliandorp bulb sellers even closer (they will post your order internationally when the bulbs you want are ready). All I all one we will visit again and again.

The Ark looked much better in the web site. They as a mom and pop very money concerned owners, did not mention on web of 8 months under construction. Tools and junk was all around the perimeter and halls. I never saw them work though. I had to work early and there was no hot water!! No food to speak of due to construction, although owner made me a couple of sandwiches with a single slice of meat and cheese. Owner threatened to charge me $150 Euros for forgotten room key..Area cute but closes up and little food options. Not professional at all.