Location:Belgium
Bedrooms:2 Bathrooms:1 Property Type:Vacation Home Sleeps:4
Amenities:BBQ, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, Central heating, Child Friendly, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet AccessActivities:Amusement Parks, Biking, Golf, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters, Restaurants, Swimming, Tennis
Description:Nous Hc3b4tes is a charming cottage in Bonlez, in the centre of Belgium, 10 minutes from the University town of Louvain-la-Neuve, halfway between Brussels and Namur. nBeautiful countryside location with panoramic view over the surrounding fields and woods. Well-established garden with heated outdoor swimming pool. Two bedrooms accommodate 4. nOpen since 2011. Short breaks, medium and long term lets. nGolf, cycling, walking, horse riding. French language classes. Appreciated by expats as well as leisure travelers. n nA charming cottage annexed to the main house dating back to the early 20th century. nThis comfortable two-storied cottage with a very cosy and homely feel is fully equipped and roomy (90 sqm) and was completely renovated to high standards. It has central heating, quality furnishings, fabrics and original artwork. nTwo bedrooms accommodate 4. One of the bedrooms has an alcove containing an extra bed (1.6 m) convenient for a child. Baby cot also available. nOff road parking. Free wifi internet access. nAlso convenient for long term lets, e.g. for expats with an assignment for several weeks or months. nFrench language and culture classes can be combined with your stay. The owner, who is a French teacher, gives the classes. For information and arrangement, contact us. n nThe owners of the cottage are living on site in the main house and will grant you a personalized welcome. They will provide you with all useful information and will be glad to help whenever needed. But don 't worry, they are not intrusive. The cottage is yours for the duration of your stay and your privacy will be respected. Be aware however that you will share the swimming pool with them. n nLocated at the outskirts of the village of Bonlez, part of the Chaumont-Gistoux entity, the cottage is surrounded by fields and wood. Yet, you will find a lot of things to do in the immediate vicinity., be it cultural, historical, gastronomic or sports-related: 3 golf courses (Bercuit, Bawette and LLN), Walibi amusement park, Adventure Park in Wavre, horse riding, cycling, walking, tennis, restaurants, theatre, cinema, cultural activities, etc. nMoreover, as the cottage is ideally located in the centre of Belgium, all major tourist sites are within easy reach. (Read more in the location description section below) n nIndoors nThe two-storied cottage is well equipped and roomy (90 sqm) with a very cosy and homely feel. A large French window gives access to the terrace and the garden. The open plan kitchen is separated from the dining room by a breakfast bar with three high stools. The kitchen has high quality built-in equipment: fan oven with grill and microwave oven, 4 plate ceramic hob, extractor hood, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher. The kitchen has all the usual cooking appliances, including toaster, kettle, coffee maker. Table cloths, dishtowels and dishcloths are also provided. nThere is a separate toilet on the ground floor, and a toilet in the bathroom on the first floor. nTwo bedrooms accommodate 4 adults. The master bedroom on the first floor features a comfortable double bed (160 cm x 200 cm) and has an alcove dressing room containing an extra bed (80 cm x 160 cm) convenient for a child. The bedroom on the ground floor has a comfortable double sofa bed. On request, this bedroom can be equipped with two single beds if needed. Ample wardrobe space is provided. The bathroom has a large modern walk in shower (160 cm x 90 cm), a wash basin and a toilet, as well as a washing machine. A hairdryer is provided. You will find a folding drying rack, an ironing board and iron, a vacuum cleaner and cleaning equipment stored in the cupboard adjacent to the bathroom. nThe cottage is strictly no smoking. No pets allowed. nCable TV, DVD player, CD player, books, tourist information and maps are available, as well as a high chair and some toys for small children. n nOutdoors nRelaxing in the swimming pool, in the well-established garden or from the terrace, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the surrounding scenery, overlooking the village church of Bonlez down the hill and benefiting from a gorgeous panoramic view over the fields and woods. n?The heated swimming pool (11 m x 4.5 m) is open from spring to autumn, 5 months a year. Deckchairs and parasol are provided. Most of the 1,600-sqm large garden is accessible. On the terrace and in the garden, you can use the table and chairs for outdoor dining and barbecue, weather permitting. nThe cottage has direct access to walking trails and cycle tracks. Amongst other activities, a lot of horseback riding, tennis and golf opportunities are available in the immediate vicinity of the cottage. nThere is an off road parking area for your car. nLess then 1 mile out of the cottage you will find two welcoming restaurants. In Gistoux, 2 miles away, several restaurants, shops and middle-size supermarkets are available, even on sundays.