Frequently asked questions
What guests often ask us about the rooms, breakfast, arriving and leaving, the journey and the house rules. Is your question not here? Just email us.
The rooms
What kind of rooms do you have?
We have fourteen rooms: four single rooms, nine double rooms and one triple room. On the page The rooms you can see them all, with a photo, where they are and how the bathroom works.
Do the rooms have a private bathroom?
One room has a private bathroom: the double room on the ground floor, with a walk-in shower, toilet and washbasin. The other rooms share a bathroom. Every room does have its own washbasin.
How many showers and toilets are there?
The rooms on the first and second floor share 2 showers and 2 toilets on the first floor. The three garden rooms in the annexe share one shower and one toilet.
Are there rooms with two single beds?
Yes. Some of the double rooms in the house have one double bed and some have two single beds, pushed together.
Is there a room on the ground floor?
Yes. The double room with a private bathroom is on the ground floor of the house, and the three garden rooms are on the ground floor of the annexe. The other rooms are on the first and second floor.
Can you stand up straight in the sleeping loft?
No. The sleeping loft of the garden room for three has a sloping ceiling, so you cannot stand up straight there. You reach it by a staircase; there is a single bed downstairs and a double bed in the loft.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, in every room.
Breakfast
Is breakfast included in the price?
No, the price is for the room. You can add breakfast when you book, for €15.00 per person per night.
Where is breakfast served?
In the spacious dining room, or outside on the terrace in the garden when the weather is nice.
Arrival and departure
What time can I check in and check out?
You are welcome from 15:00. On the day you leave, the room needs to be free by 10:00.
Getting here
How do I get to De Witte Handt?
By ferry from Harlingen to the harbour of West-Terschelling. From there you take the bus, a taxi or a bike to Midsland, in the middle of the island. The page Getting here explains it step by step.
Can I take the train to the ferry?
Yes. The train runs to Harlingen Haven station, right by the ferry to Terschelling.
Where is De Witte Handt?
In Midsland, the village in the middle of Terschelling: the white house between two big trees, looking out over the village.
Paying and cancelling
How much is the tourist tax?
€2.40 per person per night, from the age of 4. You will see the amount separately when you book.
House rules
Can I bring my dog?
Sadly not, however much we love them: the smell lingers in the rooms.
Is there a fridge, and coffee and tea?
Yes. There is a shared fridge, and unlimited coffee and tea all day.
The guesthouse
Is there somewhere to sit together?
Yes. There is a cosy living room and a spacious dining room, both open all day, and a cupboard full of books and games. When the weather is nice there is the garden, with seats, picnic tables and the fire in the evening.