The cosy living room — the wood-burning stove heats the whole cottage, ground floor and upstairs bedrooms alikeFirewood is provided — nothing beats a fire after a day of walkingLiving room with television: French, Dutch, English and German channels
The kitchen
Well-equipped kitchen — ceramic hob, oven, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, microwaveThe old Ardennes dresser — a period piece that gives the kitchen all its charmOld clay wall — the cottage building dates back to 1780
Dining area
Countryside view from the back of the cottageThe bright dining area with windows overlooking the countryside — the sunset here is stunningL'Elfique, a local beer created by André, a farmer's son from the village
Bedroom 1 — queen size bed
Bedroom 1 — a cosy space to rest and rechargeLarge wardrobe for your things — no need to live out of your suitcase!Small decorative touches that make the bedroom feel warm and welcoming
Bedroom 2 — 2 single beds
Trundle beds — easy to tuck away, perfect for children or two friendsBedroom 2 upstairs — cosy and pleasantStaircase leading up to the bedrooms, connected to bedroom 2Décor inspired by the Ardennes landscapes you'll see on your walks
Bathroom
The bathroom — shower and bathtub, hot water, hairdryer, heating
The garden
The large private front garden — barbecue and swingsEnjoy the garden — eat under the cherry tree and take a napSun loungers available — perfect for reading in the sunshineThe flower garden in summer — Véronique tends to it all year roundIn spring, the daffodils bloom in the gardenSwings in the garden — kids love it!Barbecue in the garden — typical Belgian sausages!Every season brings its own colours to the gardenSmall flower bed in front of the cottage
The exterior
The cottage is a traditional stone house — private path in frontThe front door and bench — a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a drinkThe house in 1785 — it was a small farmhouseThe cottage under the snow — beautiful in winter too!Winter decoration on the windowsill — the cottage has charm in every seasonThe bench with a garden view — a lovely spot to relax
Nature & surroundings
Entrance to the hamlet — 40 houses in the villageWelcome to our cottageThe typical stone houses of the villageYour hosts, Véronique and Dominique in the snowCows grazing in the surrounding meadows, a typical Belgian Ardennes landscape.View of the hills — you can walk there, it's 5 minutes from the cottageThe road at the village entrance leading to the cottageValley view from the village, real colours, no Photoshop!The beech tree lane in autumn on the road to SprimontThe trails around the village are perfect for Nordic walking — Véronique and Dominique love doing itThe path down to Aywaille through the nature reserve in winter. 30 minutes to walk down to Aywaille — restaurants, cafes, supermarket, shops...The surroundings of the cottage under snow — wonderful charm in winter. The walks are magnificent.View of Remouchamps and the river Amblève — the village is a 30-minute walk awayWild goats enjoying their freedom in the nature reserveRemouchamps seen from below — the cottage sits on the hilltop, nice and quietWild goats in the nature reserve near the villageRainbow over the Remouchamps valleyThe wild goats of the Heid des GattesMarch — a baby lamb born two days ago in a meadow near the cottage. Lots of animals in the fields around the village.A centuries-old oak tree along the walking pathA birch tree in March — did you know birch sap is harvested in spring around here?The gîte sign at the entrance — 'gîte' means holiday cottage in FrenchGarden dahlia in October — Véronique has a green thumb!October pumpkins — life in tune with the seasonsThe hibiscus in bloom in August in the gardenSpring seen from the kitchen windowNature is everywhere here — even the ladybirds feel at homeOur neighbour grows different types of tomatoesThe Ardennes forests — you're just a stone's throw from stunning trailsBeautiful walk from the cottage to Aywaille — 30 minutes on footThe famous Ninglinspo walk — waterfalls and wooden bridgesHarzé Castle — restaurant and bakery museumWalk to the ruins of Emblève Castle overlooking Aywaille — 1 hour through the nature reserveThe 'geological wall' — an artist built this wall with stones of different ages. The region is known for its many stone quarries.
