ArdenNest logo — holiday home for groups in the Belgian Ardennes

    The House

    Where the whole group comes together — and nobody goes without.

    26 guests
    9 bedrooms
    Ensuite bathrooms
    2 hectares garden

    Commercial-Grade Kitchen

    Cooking for 26 is not a chore here — it's the highlight of the day. Two professional dishwashers clean everything in one go after dinner. A Lacanche stove where four cooks can work side by side. And enough cold storage for the entire weekend shop. No washing-up arguments, no shortage of pans, no stress.

    • 2 Miele Professional dishwashers: 26 plates, 26 glasses, 26 sets of cutlery — all clean in 30 minutes. No chore, no discussion about who does the dishes.
    • Lacanche Cluny stove: Restaurant-grade stove with gastronorm oven and warming cabinet. Room for multiple cooks to work at the same time.
    • Full commercial equipment: Professional pots, pans and utensils for 26 guests. Everything you need to cook ambitiously — or simply easily for a large group.
    • Custom cold storage: Professional fridge and cool pantry with room for the entire group's groceries. No Tetris with packed fridges.
    Miele Professional vaatwasser in de keuken van ArdenNest
    Ruime eetkamer met eiken tafel voor 26 personen
    Overdekt terras met eethoek en tuinzicht
    Speelschuur voor kinderen bij ArdenNest
    Professionele keuken met Lacanche fornuis
    Gedekte eiken tafel voor 26 gasten met zicht op de tuin
    Eiken tafel bij het raam met bordspellen klaar
    Eiken eettafel met authentieke servieskast
    Eetkamer overzicht met originele boerderijbalken
    Handgemaakte eiken tafel van 6 meter

    The Oak Table

    This is the moment you book for: 26 people at one table. No separate kids' corner, no two tables in two rooms. Three solid oak tables form one long surface of 7.2 metres — with a view of the garden through the large gate. This is where your stories, dishes and glasses come together.

    • 7.2 metres long, 26 seats: The whole group sits together. No separate kids' table, no rotation, no "we don't fit." One table, everyone included.
    • Extra wide: Wide enough so everyone can see and hear each other. Dishes go round, conversations cross — the way a family dinner should be.
    • Comfortable chairs: Belgian-crafted chairs you'll happily stay in long after dessert. No folding chairs, no benches.
    • Custom mood lighting: Lighting mounted on an original farmhouse beam — our own design that suits the atmosphere of an authentic 1849 farmstead.

    9 Ensuite Bathrooms

    The biggest stress with a large group? The morning rush in the bathroom. At ArdenNest, that doesn't exist. Every bedroom has its own bathroom — fully enclosed, with shower or bath, toilet and washbasin. No queue, no schedule, no fuss. 9 rooms, 9 bathrooms.

    • No morning arguments: Everyone showers whenever it suits them. No schedule, no queue, no 'who used all the hot water.' That's the comfort that makes the difference.
    • Completely private: Every bathroom is fully enclosed with its own toilet, washbasin and shower or bath. No shared spaces, even with 26 guests.
    • Silent ventilation: All bathrooms are equipped with silent central ventilation. Optimal air quality without waking anyone up.
    • Towel service: Quality towels available as an optional extra. One less thing to pack, one less thing to organise.
    Ensuite badkamer met wastafel en spiegel
    Badkamer met ruime inloopdouche en glazen wand
    Moderne badkamer met glazen douchedeur en tegels
    Privé badkamer met inloopdouche en wastafel ArdenNest
    Ensuite badkamer met douche
    Hoofdslaapkamer met boxspring bed en warm licht
    Sfeervolle slaapkamer met authentieke afwerking
    Gezinsslaapkamer met mezzanine voor kinderen
    Ensuite badkamer bij elke slaapkamer ArdenNest
    Luxe slaapkamer met boxspring bed

    9 Bedrooms — Honest Comfort

    No fuss about who gets the biggest room. Our nine bedrooms are spread across two floors and all offer the same high comfort: boxspring beds with 25 cm thick mattresses and De Witte Lietaer bed linen. Choose the room that suits your family — everything else takes care of itself.

    • 3 rooms for 2 people: Ideal for couples or grandparents seeking peace and quiet. Each with its own ensuite bathroom and the same quality finish as every other room.
    • 4 rooms for 3 people: Flexible for families with a child. Enough space without feeling like a hall — just right for togetherness and privacy.
    • 2 rooms for 4 people: With mezzanine — the favourite with children. Sleeping 'in the attic' feels like an adventure, while parents read their book downstairs.
    • De Witte Lietaer bed linen: Pure cotton sateen from a Belgian family business setting the standard since 1898. Blissfully soft with a subtle sheen — waking up well-rested is the foundation of a great stay.

    Cosy Living Space

    A house for 26 that feels like a home — not a hall. Different seating areas mean you naturally split into smaller groups after dinner: a chat by the fireplace, a board game at the table, a glass of wine overlooking the garden. Being together without being on top of each other.

    • Fireplace: The centrepiece of the evening. Gather by the fire while the children are already in bed.
    • Multiple seating areas: Not one big hall, but several spots to settle into. Everyone finds their own corner — or joins in.
    • Intimate atmosphere: Authentic materials, warm lighting and thoughtful furnishing. It feels like home, even with a large group.
    • Garden views: The large windows overlook the rolling landscape. Keeping an eye on the children while sitting on the sofa — that's possible here.
    Ruime lounge met meerdere zithoeken voor grote groepen
    Gezellige zithoek met aperitief en warm licht
    TV-hoek met authentieke bakstenen muur en comfortabele zetels
    Retro gaming controllers voor een avond nostalgie
    Sfeervolle woonkamer met open haard, comfortabele zithoek en uitzicht op de tuin

    Play & Enjoy

    Endless space for all ages — outside, inside and covered

    Disappear for hours
    Dirty knees
    Competitive matches
    Laughing together
    Sportveld met voetbaldoelen in de tuin van ArdenNest
    BBQ terras met buitenkeuken en zitplaatsen
    Verborgen pad door het groen in de tuin
    Hangmat tussen de bomen in de tuin van ArdenNest
    Luchtfoto van de 2 hectare grote tuin bij ArdenNest

    The Garden

    Nothing is straight, nothing is rigid — a vast rolling landscape where children disappear for hours and adults unwind. More than enough space to run, play and discover, without getting in each other's way. No swimming pool to watch over, just endless space. Always well-maintained.

    • Football field, volleyball net and pétanque lane — plenty of choice for all ages, without bringing anything.
    • Hidden spots throughout the garden — children always discover something new. Building dens, hide and seek, treasure hunts.
    • 3 large benches and 10 professional sun loungers with side tables — adults relax while the children play. Everyone in sight.
    • Terrace between house and garden with 2 barbecues — the perfect transition between inside and outside. Aperitifs with the group while the children keep playing.

    The Games Room

    The place where teenagers put down their phones and adults become twelve again. A separate building with space to play without disturbing the rest of the house — or being disturbed. Ideal for a rainy afternoon or a tournament after dinner.

    • Professional pool table — the centrepiece of every evening. Expect heated debates about house rules.
    • Table football — for the competitive matches between generations. Grandparents vs. grandchildren is a classic.
    • Extensive board game collection — from quick card games to long strategic evenings. Something for every group.
    • Retro gaming — for enthusiasts who want to drift back to the '80s and '90s.
    Tafelvoetbal in de speelkamer voor kinderen en volwassenen
    De Speelstal met go-karts en speelgoed voor kinderen
    Sportveld met voetbal en spelletjes buiten
    Woonkamer met open haard voor gezellige avonden
    Speelkamer met professionele pooltafel bij ArdenNest
    Luchtfoto van de authentieke hoeve ArdenNest uit 1849
    Voorgevel van de gerenoveerde hoeve ArdenNest
    Zijgevel van de hoeve met tuin en groen
    Ingang van de hoeve met originele poort
    De Speelstal met go-karts en skelters voor kinderen

    The Play Barn

    The former horse stable, once home to draught horses, is now a play paradise for the very young. Covered, safe and right next to the house — toddlers and young children entertain themselves here for hours while parents enjoy coffee on the terrace.

    • Go-karts and pedal cars — doing laps on the tarmac at the front of the farmhouse. Guaranteed the first thing they want to do every morning.
    • Pedal cars and tractors — for the little builders and farmers in training. Sturdy toys that can take a beating.
    • Tricycles for the little ones — even the youngest join in. No child gets bored here.
    • Chalk drawing and free play — the farmhouse courtyard is one big canvas. Nothing to bring, everything is there.

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