Cottages in Belgium

Come for a weekend or stay for two weeks or longer! Hikers and ramblers will love exploring the beautiful, serene landscapes of the verdant Ardennes region while the North Sea Coast has beautiful remote, dune backed beaches and cycle routes. Belgium's cultural, architectural and art legacy is magnificent and will make a huge impression on you even if you are not a huge fan of art! Belgium´s fabled medieval cities are fabulous and completely magical. Expect to be spoiled with delectable cheese, the finest chocolates and seafood and a rich outstanding heritage gastronomical culture that includes an arsenal of wonderful beers that are the result of the finest, most meticulous craftsmanship!

With so many incredible heritage cities to explore with enchanting waterways and some of the most splendid architecture in the world you will have a fabulously interesting holiday in Belgium! Find a stunning, fully equipped, upmarket holiday cottage from a selection of lovely cottages dotted about in and around southern Belgium in and around rural Wallonia only an hour from Brussels and near Ghent further north. Most of these lovely spacious, refurbished cottages with fully furnished, fully equipped, contemporary interiors are under 2 km from the amenities of the town centre with many featuring a lovely garden and a pool. Browse a selection of fabulous properties and find a perfect cottage for 2, 4, or 6 or 8 guests or size up for a huge group of up to 30 guests!

You are in for a taste sensation in Belgium, a foodie haven where iconic, traditional chocolate, lovingly handcrafted beers, waffles and fries sit side by side with a contemporary culinary scene replete with high end farm to table restaurants with innovative menus and bustling trendy neighbourhood bistros! You will find exquisite seafood, talented chocolatiers and wonderful informal things to try like a paper cone of Belgian frites double fried in beef fat and served with rich mayonnaise!

If you are a history and art sleuth you are in for a whale of a time in Belgium where each city one visits seems more beautiful and unique than the last! Fall in love with the charm of Belgium´s exquisite cities replete with an architectural heritage that spans several centuries. Here you will discover priceless art in vast collections representing the finest renowned artists of Flanders down through the ages. Glittering canals and rich heritage colours add to the ambience of Belgium´s special cities while rural Belgium is a delight with it´s tiny churches and exquisite stone farm buildings.

If you are looking for one of the most romantic places in the world complete with magical canal boat tours, head no further than Bruges! This exquisite medieval town is a treasure trove of ancient architectural wonders and urban planning! The Central Market Square is surrounded by absolutely magnificent buildings. Stop to admire the Halle Belfry that dates back to 1282 and the gorgeous Romanesque and Late Gothic architecture of the Basilica of the Holy Blood!

Step into a whimsical fairy wonderland in Brussels! The Grand Place in the heart of the Old Town of Brussels is an absolute must see Belgian attraction. Here exquisite, turreted Guild Houses from the Baroque era have stood clustered side by side for centuries. Nearby is the stunning Saint-Michel Cathedral. The numerous pedestrian side streets in the Old Town hide a multitude of old fashioned eateries with snow white tablecloths and sparkling cutlery where you can sample the delicate and exquisite flavours of Belgian food. Be sure to spend time in the splendid Monte de Artes Museum!

Step back in time amongst the uniquely beautiful historical buildings and charming ambience of bustling Antwerp´s Grand Place where you can see the fabled Rubens house. If you are lucky enough to arrive by train, you will step out amidst the dazzling majestic beauty of Central Station and you will discover the entrance to Chocolate Nation, the world's largest chocolate museum! Be sure to set aside time for Antwerp´s 1843 zoo where 950 species of animals are housed amongst exquisitely elegant Art Deco architecture!

Architecture lovers will swoon with delight at the exquisite, colourful riverside buildings and imposing 16th century collegiate Church of Notre Dame that features a huge black, onion dome. Here you can boat along the Meuse River and explore the 11th century battlements along the cliff top and stop for lunch at a streetfront cafe with outdoor tables overlooking the river!

In Belgium each town seems to have more beautiful historic guild houses than the last and Ghent is no exception. Explore the fabulous sights of this mesmerising historical city with a canal boat tour that is all the more splendid in the evening when the buildings are lit up! Be sure to try Waterzooi, a cream based soup that harks back to the Middle Ages and cuberdons, a Ghent raspberry candy with a soft centre!

Sip an ice cold, expertly crafted Belgian ale and you will be asking for a second in no time! In Antwerp the city's oldest brewery De Koninck invites you to a brewery tour to learn about how beer is brewed. This is the birthplace of the famous Bolleke, a beloved pale, malty beer with cinnamon and caramel overtones. In Belgium you will be able to sample incredible traditional trappist beers, fruit beers, Christmas beers, pale lagers and champagne ales to name but a few!

No trip to Belgium would be complete without trying traditional steaming Moules-Frite at least once. Chez Leon in Brussels has been preparing this iconic dish for patrons for over 100 years! There is something incredibly satisfying about the combination of mussels steamed in a herbed, creamy sauce with a side of thin, perfectly crisp salted french fries! Be sure to order a light, refreshing Belgian ale as the perfect accompaniment!