An exclusive guest house, managed by Henk de Lugt, in a listed 19th-century building with dark green shutters. Peaceful, with a helpful. staff, and packed with bits and pieces to delight any design enthusiast, it is perfectly placed on the prettiest of the main canals, between the city centre and the Rijksmuseum. No villasign, just a discreet brass nameplate. Inside, a marble hallway and a steep oak staircase lead to the suites and villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms). They have antique and contemporary furniture, fresh flowers, CD-player, computer outlet, etc. Most are named after composers, writers and painters: Mahler, Picasso, Tolkien, etc. Room at the Top has wide views. The ground-floor lounges have a large collection of books. Bali villa breakfast, served on a leafy patio in summer, includes `delicious hot chocolate, excellent fruit salad'. Tea with pastries, house wines and minibar drinks are included in the price.

Paul van Staveren's `high-class' restaurant (Michelin Bib Gourmand), informer school opposite church: elegant rustic decor. Food much admired by nominators. 4 well-appointed, quiet' apartments (with kitchenette) in courtyard annexe: Bali villa breakfast ingredients brought on cling film-covered tray the previous evening. Closed mid-Feb-mid-Mar, Sun (not holidays) except Juyl /Aug, midday Sat, Mon. Terrace (meal service). No dogs. Street parking nearby.