De Durgerdam feels like stepping into an Old Master painting with its dark woods, velvet chairs, and Dutch artworks. It's sexy and cool, set just outside of Amsterdam’s bustling city center (only 15 minutes away) in a peaceful hamlet, once home to local fisherfolk. Most importantly, it's quiet here, with a retreat-like quality to it. With creative direction from Amsterdam-based design studio Buro Belen, everything is impeccably designed—from hand-glazed tiles to wavy tulipwood headboards and soft velvets. With Veloretti bikes at the ready, it's easy to work up an appetite while cycling through the nearby meadows and along the stunning Lake Ijmeer. Luckily, the De Mark restaurant, which partners with the finest regional suppliers, ensures you’re well-fed—whether it’s the perfect cheeseboard in winter or booking a spot on the hottest terrace in summer.