Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the rates of B&B De Molenkolk?

You can find our rates at our Rates-page.

Discount when you stay for longer

When you stay with us for more than two nights, you’ll get a 5% discount off your entire stay.

Taxes

Our prices do not include tourism taxes, local levies and local taxes. They will be charged separately.

What if I would like to come just by myself?

You are also very welcome if you are traveling alone. We have three guest houses suited for up to two people. You’ll find everything you need.

Traveling alone to Bed & Breakfast De Molenkolk yields a small discount per night as well.

Can I book a specific room / guest house?

Do you have special requests, such as the one room that worked so well with your previous stay? If possible, we will gladly cooperate with your requests. Please contact us. We are happy to help!

How can I reach you by public transport?

There is a regular bus service between the Zutphen railway station and Doetinchem bus station, that has two stops in Steenderen: the ‘Dorp’-stop and the ‘Aviko’-stop. Both stops are approximately 1 km away from our Bed & Breakfast.

Look for travel times on the app of 9292 or on the website: https://9292.nl

Do you have things to do for children?

There is a wooden playhouse for the smaller children. On the grass field (but not in the horse meadow) you can play football, badminton, bocce and so on. There is a basketball net with pole as well.

For a deposit, you can use our fold-out table tennis table with badges and balls.

The two shetlanders can be brushed. Riding on it is not possible. They are retired.

Do you have board games available for guests?

There are various games and games in your guesthouse, such as playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, dice, puzzle books. If you need more, you can borrow more games from us, think of Rummicub, Scrabble, Triominos, Stratego, Way of Life …

How does B&B De Molenkolk work for a sustainable, green future?

We are consciously and gladly committed to a clean environment. We do that, among other things:

  • make as little use as possible of plastic packaging materials;
  • not to use chemical pesticides on our property, both indoors and outdoors;
  • make use of biodegradable cleaning agents and (detergent) detergents;
  • to separate our waste as well as possible.
    economical use of energy.

We ask our guests to do their part.

Are pets allowed?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.

This is mainly due to the cleaning and the other animals in the yard. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

I am allergic to something, can I still come?

Do you eat gluten-free, lactose-free or do you have any other dietary requirements? Please tell us in advance so we can take this into account when making your breakfast.

Please bear in mind that our cats, dogs and horses are walking around in our yard. In principle, they do not enter the guest rooms. If you are allergic to dog / cat and/or horse hair, staying with us is not advised.

Frequently asked questions concerning fishing

Which fishes can be caught in the Molenkolk?

You can fish mainly for carp. Every year the local fishing association “De Brasem” from Steenderen sets out a large number of carp in the Grote Kolk. You can also catch the occasional smaller species of fish.

What rules do I need to obey while fishing?

Please be advised that “De Brasem” fishing association has drawn up the following provisions:

  • Fishing according to the legal provisions
  • Forbidden to take carp from the Grote Kolk
  • Living net prohibited
  • Fishing from dawn to dusk (no fishing at night)
  • It is not allowed to feed the fish
  • Fishing from the jetties only (there are seven jetties)

Do we need a permit to fish in the Molenkolk?

Yes, you do need a permit.

You can choose from a day permit, a weekly permit or an annual permit.

You can buy the daily permit and weekly permit from us (while supplies last). A day permit costs 5 euros, the week permit costs 10 euros.

The annual permit can be purchased at the COOP supermarket in Steenderen. With these permits you can fish with two rods in the Molenkolk.

Can I win something while fishing?

Have you caught a big fish?

Every year in December we hand out our fish trophy to the fisherman who caught the largest fish (in terms of height and weight) in that year. You do need to return to Bed & Beakfast De Molenkolk to collect your prize, prizes will not be shipped.

Are you competing for this great prize?

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