Thanks to "Flight Centre Lelystad", I have acquired a 172! They were extremely helpful, top marks to them!
I note that Polder Aviation has a 177 for hire, Nazgul...I might take your suggestion to try one out a little sooner than I expected.
I should also compliment the nice lady at our club who just phoned and apologised, and offered to try and move bookings around for me; much nicer service than on the previous tech-cancellations, so well done to her!