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THE NETHERLAND S 1 2 9

LEEUWARDEN MARGRATEN

Het Stadhouderlijk Hof The services akin to a Groot Welsden Set in tranquil countryside, Groot
much larger hotel are on offer at this former royal Welsden is done out in the style of an English
palace in the old city: covers are turned down at country house. Many people stay on half-board
night; newspapers are available in the morning. basis, but the hotel is also wonderful for a shorter
The atmosphere is relaxed, however, with a stay and for trips into the Ardennes. The deluxe
choice of à la carte dining in the courtyard garden rooms have their own whirlpool baths. Cosy
or a splendid buffet in the ‘Royal Living’. restaurant, beautiful garden and friendly service.
N Hofplein 29, 8911 HJ Leeuwarden. Map p125 D1. N Groot Welsden 27, 6269 Margraten. Map p125 D5.
§ (058) 216 2180. ` (058) 216 3890. § (043) 458 1394. ` (043) 458 2355.
$ info@stadhouderlijkhof.nl 0 b,l,d. Rooms 21. $ info@hotelgrootwelsden.nl 0 b,l,d.
∂ ¢ Never. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡ Rooms 14. ∂¢ Carnival week. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡
MAASTRICHT MOLENHOEK

Hotel Botticelli A passion for Renaissance art, Jachtslot de Mookerheide The tall tower of this
bold colours and contemporary furniture sets the castle hotel – once a hunting lodge for the Baron
style for this townhouse hotel. Hosts Louis of Luden – gives wide views of the wooded
Hendriks and Pierre Janssens treat guests as if estate. Hennie and Anne van Hout have created
they were personal friends. The back bedrooms dramatic bedrooms in the original Art Nouveau
and the courtyard are very quiet, despite being a interior, and in the coach house. Game features
few steps from Vrijthof Square. Lavish breakfasts. on the menu of both restaurants.
N Papenstraat 11, 6211 LG Maastricht. Map p125 D5. N Heumensebaan 2, 6584 CL Molenhoek.
§ (043) 352 6300. ` (043) 352 6336. Map p125 D4. § (024) 358 3035. ` (024) 358 4355.
$ reception@botticellihotel.nl 0 b. Rooms 18. z ∂ $ info@mookerheide.nl 0 b,l,d. Rooms 23. ∂¢
¢ Christmas, New Year. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡-¡¡¡

MAASTRICHT OTTERLO
Hotel d’Orangerie Friendly city-centre hotel with Carnegie Cottage Hotel with conservatory
mosaic floors and ornate friezes, owned and run restaurant in the heart of the De Hoge Veluwe
by Jolanda Lutgens. Comfortable and relaxed. national park. Smallish, colourful bedrooms.
N Kleine Gracht 4, 6211 CB Maastricht. Map p125 D5. N Onderlands 35, 6731 BK Otterlo.
§ (043) 326 1111. ` (043) 326 1287. $ info@hotel- Map p125 D3. § (0318) 591220. ` (0318) 592 093.
orangerie.nl 0 b, (l,d, by arrangement). Rooms 22. ¡ $ info@carnegiecottage.nl 0 b,l,d. Rooms 13. ¡
MARKELO ROERMOND
In de Kop’ren Smorre Rustic farmhouse Kasteel Hattem Castle hotel. Suites have
restaurant with waitresses in regional costume. Jacuzzis; some have waterbeds. Covered dining
Small and medium-sized bedrooms next door. terrace (heated in cold weather).
N Holterweg 20, 7475 AW Markelo. Map p125 E3. N Maastrichterweg 25, 6041 NZ Roermond.
§ (0547) 361344. ` (0547) 362201. Map p125 E5. § (0475) 319222. ` (0475) 319292.
$ markelo@koprensmorre.nl 0 b,l,d. Rooms 4. ¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 7. ¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p123