Van der Valk Akersloot | Dutch Vacation Vibes

Regardless that the Netherlands is a small nation, and the truth that we’ve got traveled everywhere in the Netherlands the previous 18 months, there are nonetheless some undiscovered locations. One of many locations to see within the Netherlands that we hadn’t but explored had been the Northern areas of the province of North Holland. Once we do journey the Netherlands, we at all times attempt to and love to remain on the Dutch lodge chain Van der Valk.

This weblog is written by journey author and Traveltomtom group member Ashley. She stayed on the pretty Van der Valk Akersloot, on behalf of Traveltomtom, and wrote this weblog about her experiences.

Now we have really labored with fairly a couple of Valk Unique accommodations up to now few years. Take a look at those at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, Utrecht, Tilburg and Amsterdam weblog posts for instance. Additionally in the event you’re on the lookout for enjoyable and distinctive issues to do within the Netherlands then try my checklist of essentially the most superb locations to see within the Netherlands.

About Van der Valk Akersloot

The Van der Valk Akersloot lodge is a part of the Van der Valk Unique group. All Valk Unique accommodations provide their visitors luxurious services for them to take pleasure in to the fullest.
From the skin the lodge seems to be like a standard Van der Valk lodge, as they had been all constructed up to now. From the within nonetheless, it has had an enormous improve and is totally modernized. It’s really one of many busiest Valk accommodations we’ve got ever visited.

Location

The truth that the lodge is so busy is undoubtedly on account of its nice location. It’s situated just about in the course of the province of North Holland, proper subsequent to the A9 freeway, so completely accessible.

It’s proper within the center between the cities of Amsterdam and Alkmaar, and never removed from Haarlem both. The Dutch coast is only a 10 minute drive from the lodge and well-known vacationer spots just like the Zaanse Schans and Volendam are very shut by too. With all these cities, the seaside and vacationer hotspots shut by, it’s the right lodge for a Dutch trip.

Restaurant & Bar

Like several good lodge Van der Valk Akersloot has a big restaurant the place you’ll be able to have breakfast and dinner. It’s also possible to have lunch right here, however they use the terrace and the foyer bar for that, to allow them to put together the restaurant for the busy dinner instances.

Proper in the course of the foyer they’ve a pleasant espresso counter the place you’ll be able to order your specialties, and whilst you do, be certain to take a look at the scrumptious truffles, pastries and goodies within the showcase.  

Breakfast

Breakfast is served on the restaurant and also you do must make a reservation for a sure time slot for the time being. It’s a buffet breakfast, so you’ll be able to take no matter you need. They make contemporary eggs and pancakes, and have a wide range of bread, fruits, yoghurt and juices.

Ibiza Suite

Lodge Akersloot might be greatest recognized for being the one lodge within the Netherlands that has a set with a pool, sure an precise pool! Sadly that one was not obtainable on the dates we travelled, however we received pampered with the superb Ibiza Suite.

Now we have by no means been to Ibiza earlier than, it’s excessive on our bucketlist, however staying on the Ibiza suite, it immediately gave us these island vibes. It’s an enormous suite with actually all you’ll be able to want for. It has a steam cabin, solar bathe, a big two individuals whirlpool and a sauna. Regardless that the lodge has a stunning pool and wellness space, with all these services in your room, there’s no want to make use of the accommodations wellness services.

They’ve positioned the tv in the course of the room, with a mirror on the opposite facet, on toilet facet. The nice factor is you could flip it so you’ll be able to watch TV from the whirlpool, heaven!

The suite has a big and cozy king-size mattress and even a hearth. There’s additionally a non-public balcony with pretty views. We had some changeable climate throughout our keep, which made us in a position to benefit from the room to the fullest.

Pool & Wellness

Searching for some leisure, then this lodge is completely your house to be. It has a stunning pool and wellness space. It contains a big pool, a heated whirlpool, steam cabin, sauna and a bathroom.

The remainder room has heated chill out seats, the place you’ll be able to stream music by way of Bluetooth. Proper subsequent to the pool and wellness space there’s additionally the health, with all kinds of kit, together with punching bag.

E-Chopper

We like to discover the area by bike, and infrequently lease bikes from locations we keep at. Lots of the Valk Unique accommodations have added Spyder Wheelz E-Choppers to their assortment to lease.

Uncover the world in an environmentally pleasant means and lease these unhealthy boys of E-Choppers. These choppers are electrically powered and drive silently. The utmost pace is 30km per hour, which suggests you don’t must put on a helmet. The low entry makes the E-Chopper appropriate for younger and outdated. You may drive about 60km with the E-Chopper, sufficient to get to know the world.

Locations to go to round Van der Valk Akersloot

Lots of the should do’s on this area of Holland are straightforward accessible by E-Chopper, as they’re inside 20-30km from the lodge Akersloot. We prefer to share a few of the highlights the world has to supply.

Go to Alkmaar

Alkmaar could be very well-known for its conventional cheese market, it makes Alkmaar a highly regarded cultural and vacationer vacation spot. The market historically takes place from the primary Friday in April via the primary Friday in September. Each Friday morning throughout this era, the Waagplein is the backdrop for this conventional cheese market. With the Cheese Museum proper subsequent to it.

Alkmaar may really feel a bit like Amsterdam when strolling via, however a lot smaller and extra relaxed I might say. Outdated canals, nationwide monuments, conventional homes, a terrific metropolis middle with many outlets, Alkmaar is a good vacation spot.

Subsequent to the well-known cheese market and the cheese museum, Alkmaar additionally gives the Beatles Museum, devoted to the Beatles as John Lennon’s first guitar was made in Alkmaar, and what concerning the Nationwide Beer Museum. Loads of issues to do!

Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans is among the hottest vacationer points of interest within the Netherlands. And even higher, it’s situated simply minutes from the lodge. One of the best ways to go to could be by bike or E-Chopper, as they’ve paid parking.

The Zaanse Schans is a tremendous place to go to, stuffed with windmills, handcraft outlets and museums. The Zaanse Schans is definitely a residential space, remember, folks really dwell right here! The Dutch 18th and nineteenth centuries are introduced alive right here. It appears like strolling via an open-air museum.

Dutch Coast

From the lodge the closest seaside is barely a ten minute drive away. There are literally a couple of choices of coastal cities you’ll be able to go to from Lodge Akersloot. Castricum aan Zee is the closest, it has a couple of seaside golf equipment and is standard for sports activities like kite browsing. Different good coastal cities you’ll be able to go to are Egmond aan Zee and Bergen aan Zee.