B&B De Thuiskamer Starboard room

Celebrating a holiday with a stay in the oldest house in Grou? This is possible in this nearly 400-year-old national monument. This Unique and Exclusive address for your holiday is located in the heart of Grou. Less than 100 meters from the water, this place can be called ideal. In the summer for watersport enthusiasts as well as in the winter months for all enthusiasts. De Thuiskamer also offers and is the ultimate accommodation and workplace for the business visitor to Friesland. De Thuiskamer has two luxurious guest rooms (port and starboard) each with its own bathroom. Both rooms are attractively furnished and equipped with all modern comforts. In addition, I offer my guests an extra service, whereby you can indicate in advance your preference to sleep under 2x a 1-person duvet or a 2-person duvet. If you suffer from allergies, ask about the hypoallergenic duvets. Downstairs in the living room you can relax in front of the wood-burning stove with a book from the library or enjoy the rustic view of the centuries-old church. When the weather is nice, we have a cozy courtyard where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea after breakfast and a drink at the end of the day. The love and passion are hidden in the homemade delicacies and you can taste it! In combination with the professional attention and care of your hostess, Fraukje Bruggink, this makes the Home Room Unique and Exclusive! Grou's central location between the 4 major towns of Heerenveen, Leeuwarden, Sneek & Drachten makes it a popular place to discover Friesland. The many activities in and just outside the village such as water sports, cycling, walking city trips, museums, historic buildings and much more will make your holiday in Friesland more than worth it. The Home Room is Hyper allergenic and pets are not allowed You have your own entrance, so you can enjoy a lot of privacy. If you book both rooms, the B&B is completely at your disposal (with the exception of the kitchen, where Fraukje prepares an extensive Frisian breakfast for you every morning and/or your private dinner). If you wish to make use of this delicious Frisian breakfast, it can be booked at € 12.50 pp. Free WiFi is available throughout the B&B. De Thuiskamer is a Hypoallergenic B&B! Pets are not allowed Daily a typical Frisian breakfast De Thuiskamer can be ordered at € 12,50 p.p. if requested. Fraukje will serve and explain all the local and home made products Active or relaxed, on business or with the family. You can experience Friesland from De Thuiskamer in Grou! - Boating - Sailing - Cycling - Walking - Museums - Playgrounds - Play Skate Court - Beach - De Alde Feanen Nature Park - more than 20 catering establishments within direct walking distance. - more than 50 shops and much more....... Grou Alive, Grou Bustling! Grou is THE water sports village of Friesland. Formerly an important center for skippers, fishermen and merchants, the village has now grown into an internationally known water sports village, also known as the main village of the Frisian waterland. The only village in Friesland where the center is surrounded by water. Here the harbor is not on the edge of the village, no, the harbors are located around the center of Grou! The center of Grou is surrounded by water. This village is alive! Throughout the year, with more than 50 shops and 20 catering establishments, a thriving business climate with a rich history and culture, Grou is therefore the Hoofddorp of Friesland 12 months a year. Culture and History Grou was originally an early medieval mound village in the Low Middle of Friesland with an agricultural character. Thanks to its central location with numerous water connections, it was able to develop into a trading and shipping settlement from the 15th century. This water-rich history is still central and gives a walk through the village an extra dimension with small picturesque shopping streets, more than 42 national monuments, its own village archive and a bunker, a true museum showpiece. Here you will discover more than just the water sports village. Here you will discover the Frisian culture, you will get to know the authors of the Frisian National Anthem, the origin of Skûtsjesilen, Sint Piter, 'wood and water' and much more. Grou: A character of its own Grou is a village with its own character. Active, cozy and quirky. Here we do not celebrate 'Sinterklaas' but Sint Piter and this saintly man does not come in December, but in February. The only village where a constant growth in society can still be seen. It's buzzing, it's alive. No village in Friesland where so many activities and events take place as in Grou. Here you don't buy a house in the old center as a tourist, but as a resident. With the destination "permanent habitation", the village also lives in winter. The strength of the character in this village lies in the active and positive inhabitants. Culinary Grou has an extensive variety of restaurants. From culinary excellence to a sandwich, and from Bistro to International pancakes. In the summer it is bustling with tourists and the terraces are full. In the colder months burning within the stoves, enriched with candlelight, you can take a seat in the many restaurants with Dutch, European or international cuisine. Come and enjoy and taste local delicacies, beer and liqueurs. Shop No shortage of shops either. With more than 50 shops offering trendy shoes, home accessories, antiques & curiosities, various boutiques, a silversmith and jewelers, real water sports shops, trendy glasses and much more. Here you can still shop in a picturesque and casual atmosphere. In between there is ample opportunity for a snack and a drink. Grou also offers everything you need for daily shopping. With 3 supermarkets, a traditional butcher, a real Frisian bakery, 2 liquor stores, you know why Grou is more than worth a visit. Culinary Grou has an extensive variety of restaurants. From culinary excellence to a sandwich, and from Bistro to International pancakes. In the summer it is bustling with tourists and the terraces are full. In the colder months burning within the stoves, enriched with candlelight, you can take a seat in the many restaurants with Dutch, European or international cuisine. Come and enjoy and taste local delicacies, beer and liqueurs. Shop No shortage of shops either. With more than 50 shops offering trendy shoes, home accessories, antiques & curiosities, various boutiques, a silversmith and jewelers, real water sports shops, trendy glasses and much more. Here you can still shop in a picturesque and casual atmosphere. In between there is ample opportunity for a snack and a drink. Grou also offers everything you need for daily shopping. With 3 supermarkets, a traditional butcher, a real Frisian bakery, 2 liquor stores, you know why Grou is more than worth a visit. Due to the central location of De Thuiskamer in the heart of Grou, everything is within direct walking distance and therefore the unique place to discover Grou, Friesland over land and water (or ice). Grou is ideally located on the A32 highway, has its own train station (Grou-Jirnsum) and on the water highway 'the Princes Margriet canal' right through the Pikmeer. Grou is fantastically accessible via public transport. If you come by train, you can always message us and we will pick you up from the station. The bus stops about 300 meters from De Thuiskamer. Parking is available within walking distance of De Thuiskamer. With the blue card you can park for 3 hours on Halbertsma's Plein. You can park for free at Hellingshaven, outside the blue zone and the permit holders area. You can also park for free on the Stationsweg. This is about a 5 minute walk from De Thuiskamer and you can walk through the Main Street to and from De Thuiskamer The 4 major Frisian cities; Leeuwarden. Heerenveen, Drachten & Sneek, the centers can be reached within 15 minutes. PARKING: Free Parking is available at Hellingshaven – Volmaweg. This is only a 1-minute walk from De Thuiskamer. You can, however, load and unload your luggage in front of the B&B. Parking here is unfortunately only for residents with a residents permit. Check-in: from 2 p.m. Check-out: before 11 a.m. The UVH (Uniform Horeca Conditions) apply to all reservations in De Thuiskamer, which will be sent to you digitally on request.