Lodging in a 17th century storehouse
Description
Spent a night in a beautiful renovated 17th century warehouse!
In the middle of the ancient city centre of Harlingen, The Netherlands, you can find the hotel 'Stadslogement Almenum' (city lodging Almenum); a unique location with a special lodging for long or short stay! In a renovated 17th century storehouse and four labourer houses there are twelve luxury apartments, an ideal base of operations for trips in beautiful 'Friesland' (North of Holland)!
The buildings can be found in quarter Almenum in the old city centre of Harlingen, next to the reformed church. Quarter Almenum used to be almost completely owned by a rich merchant family, family Hanekuyck. This noble family owned the storehouse and the next building, now accommodating the reception.
In the old days the reception building was used as coach-house, the top floor was the sleeping place of servants and charioteers. At present we use the top floor as two-room lodgings. The ground floor later was used as gunny factory.
The storehouse was built in the 17th century and was completely renovated in 1993/1994. As far as records show the building was always used for storing goods of all kind. It had been abandoned for years and was completely deteriorated.
The lodgings
2-room lodgings:Arrangement: staircase and entrance through the reception building, bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. Sleeping area with double box spring bed and small living area. Little kitchen with percolator and water boiler. No cooking/refrigerator.
These lodgings are suitable for 2 persons max.
3-room lodgings:
Arrangement: own entrance, separate bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. Large bedroom with double bed box spring. Large living with bunk-bed, television and telephone. Dining table with four chairs, connecting kitchen with cooking facilities, refrigerator and micro-wave. These lodgings are situated in the former labourers houses or the main storehouse.
These lodgings are suitable for 4 persons max. (with use of the bunk-bed).
The vicinity
Nice tips to scout the vicinity:
Harlingen Monument cityScout Harlingen with a tour guide.
Possible since 1984 and from that time to 1999 about 20.000 people used this service for guests of the only 'Friese' Harbour town.
The guide team works on a voluntairy basis and it's fees are only € 2,50 per person/walk.
Your contribution will be used only for documentation material for the guests.
With about 500 buildings on the list of monuments and fifty-four shore connections your tour guide will tell you the story of Harlingen through the centuries.
The museum 'Het Hannemahuis' in Harlingen
At 'de Voorstraat 56' you can find 'het Hannemahuis' with lots of local treasures. Occasionally expositions, all worth your while.
Harlinger stoneware an tile factory
At the 'Voorstraat' you can also find the 'Harlinger tegelfabriek' (stoneware and tile factory) with its own shop. There are guided tours, information:
VVV Harlingen
Voorstraat 84
Telefoon 0517-415362
The shop is opened Monday through Saturday 9.00 h.-18.00 h.
'Harlinger Aardewerk Museum' Privately owned pottery
Zoutsloot 43 Harlingen
telefoon 0517-413341
The smallest museum in Harlingen opens on appointment.
The Gastronome
Dine in a contemporary, cosy ambiance and experience the ambitious style of the patron-cuisinier in ‘De Gastronoom’, the intimate restaurant of Marco and Inez Poldervaart.
