With only 150 residents, Bronkhorst is the smallest city in the Netherlands. It has been magnificently restored and there is hardly a building that couldn’t be considered a cultural heritage site. Situated opposite the inn is the Slotkapel, the castle’s chapel, dating from 1345, and next to it the Charles Dickens Museum. The Hanseatic city of Zutphen, with its lovely medieval centre, is only a stone’s throw away. And for all of those who just can’t get enough culture, Het Loo Palace and the Kröller-Müller Museum are within easy reach. And with the close proximity to the IJssel River, there is plenty to do for nature lovers. For instance, there are numerous scenic walking and cycling trails in the immediate vicinity, and Veluwe National Park starts virtually in Bronkhorst’s backyard. History This delightful inn is situated in one of the oldest and most beautiful city farmhouses in the Netherlands. Today, Herberg De Gouden Leeuw (Golden Lion Inn) is offering superb hospitality on these very same premises, which originally consisted of three separate buildings. The oldest section, the former mayor’s residence, dates from 1575 and is now being used as a Heerenkamer. Also located in the former mayor’s quarters is the Gelagkamer, whose authentic open fireplace with an original tile picture is a vivid reminder of the olden days. The second building, ’t Pietshuus, used to be a horse mill and was built around 1750. The unique features of this structure include the so-called cow’s eyes, i.e. authentic oval windows. The third building, the former Deel (barn and threshing floor), dates from 1650.