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We liked the friendly welcome at the front desk and from the waiter in the dining room. The offerings in the dining room were good choices and the food was delicious with generous helpings. The convenience of the nearby bus stop was terrific! The breakfast choices were varied and good. There was a pretty garden area with lovely flowers where you could enjoy a drink or a comfortable relaxing place to sit and enjoy a drink.

We travelled from Amsterdam to Giethoorn village by train, bus, train & bus (the Dutch public transport system is excellent: very clean, fast and on schedule) it took just under 3hrs as it was a Sunday but it seemed much shorter. We hired a boat in the North part of the village for two hours which was very relaxing and then made our way back to our Hotel Giethoorn (which is in the South) We then took a walk at the start of the village and discovered that it is very large so we decided to stay another night. On the second day we walked to the North and took lunch at the lake which was beautiful, after lunch we continued our walk which lasted until early evening. We really enjoyed our time here.

A Beautiful place with canals were we can take a boat and go for a ride, or do some surfing or cycling or following some trails around . The main attraction is the boat ride through the village water canals system. Many restaurants well placed through out the village.

The village is all about the network of canals. You must go for a boat trip. Dead easy to drive - even the boats that didn't have steering wheels. We did the 2 hour hour ride and saw the main canals and the lake and the nature reserve. Take a picnic even. Lots of restaurants and cafes around. It really is a tourist destination. We did see quite a few coach loads of tourists around so I guess when its really busy its rammed ! We ate in several restaurants along the canal side and enjoyed them all. Do avoid the restaurant t' Achterhuus. We asked the waitress how much cocktail of the day was and she said she didn't know the price and we should download the app to check ourselves. It would have cost more in roaming charges than the drink so we went elsewhere.

This hidden gem should be on everyone's itinerary when visiting The Netherlands! The most peaceful relaxing village I've been to. My first two times here I walked along the long canal. the third time I rented a little boat that went along the canal and returned via the lake. Though I enjoyed the boat for me walking was my favorite. I could stop and soak in the quiet and beauty, explore a few shops, and get an ice cream. My first visit it was raining but walking with an umbrella was special too so don't let the rain stop you!!

Somewhere not many people or tourists are not around. Beautiful apartment by the Riverside, close to supermarket. A place where you need at least 2 nights to fully enjoy the town. Strongly recommended for family trips!