Accomodations

The Delfts Blue Room is a very comfortable and well lit room at the front of the house. The queen size bed reminds one of the Golden Age in The Netherlands when there were some thirty makers of Delft porcelain. Now 350 years later, only one company-De Porceleijne Fles-still exists. The pieces in this room are from the town of Delft, where this distinctive blue pottery was perfected. The bathroom has a modern shower.

The Tulip Suite is the largest of the rooms with a spacious sitting area and four poster bed. The history of the tulip trade is prominently displayed, and the luxurious bathroom has a claw foot tub, double sinks, bidet and commode.

The Generals Room is in the back of the Bed and Breakfast and reminds you of the important travelers that may have stayed here. General Duycker is a forefather of the present owners who fought under Napoleon as well as Wellington. Some of his mementos are displayed as are pictures of him and his family. He would have loved this quiet room overlooking the gardens.

The Lace Maker Room is a tribute to the painter Vermeer, a 17th Century painter who was a contemporary to Frans Hals and Rembrandt. The portrait of the lace maker is actually the smallest of Vermeer's paintings and very delicate. The brass headboard with the queen size bed adds the touch of comfort unavailable in Vermeer's time except to royalty. The floral pattern drapes and matching wallpaper give this room a feminine cachet. The bathroom is outfitted with a modern shower and an antique porcelain and marble sink with nickel faucets.

The Tasman Room is named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman; he discovered New Zealand and Tasmania. In 1640 he was commissioned by the Dutch East India Company to explore new territories for trade and possibly gold. Furnishings in this room include a pair of twin size beds and matching nightstands from Austria. The private bathroom is across the hall and tastefully decorated with a marble sink and shower.