LES CYGNES NOIRS (18 PERS.) / ABE001613 - Ardennen - Gedinne

Description

This comfortable house for 18 persons is situated in a wonderful, green and quiet surrounding between Bouillon and Dinant. The valley of the Semois, which flows to Bouillon, is at a twenty minute car drive from the house.

These old outbuildings of the castle are fully and comfortably decorated by an interior decorator from Antwerp. There are three open fire places and three nice and spacious living rooms. All rooms are very pleasing. Directly from the house are several walking routes. You can have here a quiet or active day. You can go lawn bowling, and several terraces with barbecue are on the sunny side.

On request: possibility to go trout fishing in the lake on the territory.

The house contains two accommodations near each other, so there is enough privacy for those who want this. The large house exists of two parts with two separate entrances. In the first part are four double bedrooms and in the second part are three double bedrooms. The small house lies at 20 m. distance and has two double bedrooms.

Main building - first part (four bedrooms)
Interior:
Ground floor:
Entrance hall, dining area for 14-18 persons, large semi open kitchen fitted with all conveniences, a spacious living room with television/DVD and open fireplace, a separate toilet. Large terrace of 45 m2 with garden furniture and barbecue.

First floor:
Four double bedrooms (160 x 200).
Two bathrooms (bathtub, shower, toilet).

Main building - second part (three bedrooms)
Interior:
Ground floor:
Entrance hall, dining area for 6-8 persons, large semi open kitchen fitted with all conveniences, living room with television/DVD and open fireplace, separate toilet. Terrace of 25 m2 with garden furniture and barbecue.

First floor:
Three double bedrooms (160 x 200).
Two bathrooms (bathtub, shower, toilet).

The small house (two bedrooms).
Interior:
Ground floor:
Entrance hall, large kitchen fitted with all conveniences and dining table for 4-6 persons, a small living room with television/DVD and an open fireplace, a separate toilet. Terrace of 15 m2 with garden furniture and barbecue.

First floor:
Two double bedrooms (160 x 200).
A bathroom (bathtub, shower), a separate toilet.

Surroundings:
The territory includes many acres and has the disposal of lawns, forest and a large lake where you can go fishing. The surrounding is hilly and there are many large forests and meadow lands. The entrance to the territory is secured by an automatic fence.

Activities and tourism in the surroundings:
90 Walking routes of more then 670 km.
17 Mountain bike routes of more then 320 km.

Within a radiance of 20 km:
La Croix-Scaille (ski cross country runs): the nature reserve, the tower of Millénaire, the highest point of the province at 503 m. height with panoramic view 30 km. round).
Vresse-sur-Semois: walks, kayaking and swimming in the river the Semois.
Alle-sur-Semois: recreational centre Récréalle and the old stone mine.
Rochehaut: the panoramic view.
Orchimont: The bison ranch.
Botassart: The "tombeau du géant" (panoramic view).
Laforêt : one of the most beautiful villages of Wallonia.

In a radiance over 20 km.:
Bouillon: The landscape, mediaeval fort, small train and kayaking, wild reserve.
Transinne: Euro Space Center.
Han-sur-Lesse: The caves.
Cugnon : The landscape and kayaking.
Herbeumont: The landscape and the ruins of the castle.
Bertrix: The stone mine 25 m. under the ground.
Dinant: The River Meuse and the castle.
St. Hubert: The basilica.





Important Information
Our holiday houses are especially fitted up on receiving families. In the past there were unfortunately damages caused by groups with another composition then a family. That's why groups can only be allowed after consent of the owner.
When your group isn't (for the biggest part) a family and/or family members, we kindly ask you to report this by the reservation or to inform us via info@villaxl.com.

Region information

Belgium, holiday destination
Belgium, which is located at the heart of Europe, between Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, England and France, is a Mecca for holiday-makers. Whether you are interested in a sports holiday by the seaside, a cultural city break or open air activities in the Ardennes, Belgium has all the ingredients for a successful holiday.
Belgium is also famous for its museums, paintings and numerous works of art.
The Kingdom is divided into 3 distinct linguistic zones: a Dutch-speaking zone in the north, a French speaking zone in the South and a small minority German-speaking zone in the east.
Brussels is a bilingual zone, where the population speaks both French and Dutch fluently. A large part of the populations also speaks English.

For gourmets
When it comes to gastronomy, Belgium has no reason to be jealous of France. Visitors will discover with pleasure the diversity and delicacy of Belgian cuisine. Its specialities include: the not-to-be-missed mussels and chips, its famous waterzooï, a type of chicken stew, plus delicious wild game dishes in the autumn,...
Belgium is rightly famous for its unbeatable chips, served with a variety of sauces. Buy them from typical chip vans (« Friteries ») at numerous roadside sites and in villages.

As regards Belgian chocolate, its reputation is second to none throughout the world.
Finally, no list of Belgian gastronomy would be complete if we did not mention the hundreds of Belgian beers to be enjoyed, as well as the huge choice of cheeses to be found in Belgium.


Driving
Belgium has a vast network of motorways and secondary roads. Most motorways are lit at night. In built-up areas and villages, the speed limit is 30 to 70 km an hour, while the limit is 70 to 90 km an hour on secondary roads and 120 km an hour on motorways.
In addition, it is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone when driving. Finally, seat belts must be worn in the front and rear of the vehicle.