The
Vanhercke Family offers a charming studio
in a luxurious Flemish cottage style
Explore
the quiet old valley of the Schelde and the Medieval atmosphere of
ancient Laarne. Stay a night, a week , or longer in the Vanhercke
family's Guest Cottage Studio. Built like a typical flemish cottage; it
adjoins our restored 18th century cottage and is nestled between the
Water Castle and the nearby wetlands.
Recently built in the typical Flemish
brick stone as a luxury studio for 2/4 persons, annexed to a restored 18
century cottage farm, at the foot of an old meander of the river The
Schelde.
The Guest Cottage has a private entrance,
'original' sleeping corner, working fireplace (for romantic evenings) in
a cosy 'living' area, color television and VCR, antique furniture, fully
equipped modern kitchenette with cooking posibillity and fridge. Private
bathroom with shower and toilet. Central heating and cable television
(with CNN)
Views of old garden from the terrace are
magnificent. There is an outdoor 'play' swimming pool (8x4x1 meter),that
can be used in the summer months. A barbecue is at your disposal.
Many different varieties of birds can be seen both in - an around the
wetlands. Remember to bring your cameras and VCR's
Our B&B place is centrally located, a few
kilometers east of Ghent, in one of the most green areas in the Ghent
periphery. Ideal to explore Belgium. From the B&B place, you can visit
Belgium in 3 - 4 days. We can provide you with tourist information.
Distances are short. We are close to the junction of several highways so
you can make quick trips.
GETTING HERE
Locate the city of Ghent on your Belgian
road map, follow the highway to Antwerp (E17). After about 10 kilometers
take exit 11( Beervelde - Lochristi). Follow 3 km direction 'Wetteren'.
You arrive at a 'T'. Turn right 2km over the bridge. At your left hand
you will see a restaurant called 'La Fermette'. Turn left into the
Meersakkerstraat. Drive straight ahead over the bridge crossing the
highway. You already see the watermeddows. At the end there are a few
houses. The Guest Cottage is at your left Meerskant 18.(look for B&B
sign)
Location
Meerskant 18
9270 Laarne (near Ghent)
Additional useful information :
Home-cooked breakfast included.
Pets are not allowed.
Parking : free.
No credit cards accepted.
Roomrates
include services, taxes and breakfast