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Section 1: Tourism, Rural Tourism and Accommodation
1.3. Rural Accommodations in Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Spain, Sweden and The Netherlands
1.3.6. The Netherlands

Qualification System for Accommodations

A Dutch classification system is based on factors, which can be measured objectively. The quality of the Bed & Breakfast accommodation is rated on a scale of one to five and is indicated by the number of tulips allocated. In order to be eligible for one or more tulips, a Bed & Breakfast accommodation must meet a number of minimum requirements. These consist of basic standards in all categories. In addition to this, those Bed & Breakfast accommodations, classified as having two to five tulips, are required to obtain a certain number of points.

One tulip accommodation meets the basic requirements. At this basic level, you can expect simple, yet clean and well-maintained accommodation. This Bed & Breakfast accommodation offers facilities of an acceptable standard to guarantee you an enjoyable stay. Two tulips means an average better quality.

* means above-average quality. The B&B is comfortable and cosy. The Bed & Breakfast accommodation provides a standard of quality, which is more than adequate, as well as additional facilities and services.

* Four-tulip rating guarantees top-class quality. The interior of a four-tulip Bed & Breakfast accommodation is exceptionally luxurious and the exterior is immaculately maintained.

** Accommodation with a five-tulip rating has reached the highest level available. A five-tulip Bed & Breakfast accommodation is of exceptional standard in all aspects.

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