weekend in the villa

Last weekend we had a mini break at Villa Augustus. We stayed in one of the water tower rooms, on the first floor overlooking the vegetable garden.

A bright hotel room with high ceiling and a balcony, with a view of my favorite charming 'French terrace' under the mulberry trees and the Limonaia.

In the evening we dined in the pop-up restaurant in the Limonaia, where you imagine yourself in Italy.

On Monday morning, Minne & Pippa joined us for breakfast, which was super nice!
Breakfast with our family doesn't happen that often anymore, since the children both have their own home.

We really enjoyed every single minute of the annual weekend break 'at work'.

weekend in dordrecht

August in Augustus.
The annual weekend break 'at work'.

Sunday afternoon we checked in at the water tower hotel.

We walked to the historical city center to visit the exhibition of Lammie's best pieces at galerie by Branderhorst. A display with house, garden and kitchen stuff, but then extraordinary... A must for those who have the opportunity to visit this 'concept store' in the coming weeks.

We found a cigale wall vase and now have a collection of four.

At night we had dinner in the restaurant at Villa Augustus and after 12 years it's still a treat to spend the night in a room with a view.

Although it may not seem entirely objective, I swear Villa Augustus is the nicest and most delightful hotel in the Netherlands.

high up in the tower

Last night we stayed in the Lantern room of Villa Augustus!

The Lantern room is a magnificent room in the former reservoir of the water tower with a panoramic view.

We had pretty stormy(!) weather high up in the tower, which made ​​the stay even more special.