Do you want to spend the night at a place you will never forget? It is possible in the centuries-old centre of Dordrecht, near the mighty Drierivierenpunt. At De Luthiers, water and music ensure tranquillity. Mendelssohn or Thelonius Monk, classical music and jazz come together. Experience a Midsummer Night's Dream or Round Midnight in the specially decorated rooms. The guest rooms are located in the attic above the studio of luthiers Wout Bosma and Lucienne van der Lans. The rooms have two to four beds. On the first floor is De Huiskamer with a grand piano, where guests can make music. It makes the B&B extremely suitable for musicians who want to study or play together. After playing together, they can enjoy the thousand monuments that Dordrecht has to offer. This can be done on foot or by bike. Guests without musical interest are just as welcome. We make sure that everyone feels at home with us.
History of the Building at
The history of this building dates back many centuries. In the 17th century, the trade in wine, wool, and wood flourished in this part of Dordrecht. Hundreds of historic buildings and houses serve as reminders of this rich past. However, this building does not have official landmark status; rather, it is part of a protected cityscape. The deep building is best described as a classic “pipe-box” style structure. For over a century, this building on Voorstraat has been a home for true artisans. The Van Riemsdijk family ran a bicycle shop there for over a hundred years until the beginning of this century. The building also appears to have a musical history. Van Riemsdijk and his daughter were very musical and won many competitions playing the piano and a pistonet (a type of trumpet). Since 2010, the ground floor has housed the workshop of De Luthiers. “Luthier” is the name for the centuries-old craft of violin and lute making. Lucienne van der Lans specializes in building new violins and restoring stringed instruments. Her husband, Wout Bosma, builds and restores guitars.
Meeting Venue
This beautiful meeting space is located above a shop and workshop. The music room on the first floor is an ideal space for having lunch together, holding meetings, or enjoying concerts and performances. And anyone who can play the keys is welcome to play the beautiful grand piano.
