
TIME TO EAT
Kitchen & Dining Room
- Hob + extractor hood
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Fridge + freezer
- Coffee maker + flask
- Kettle
- Crockery and cutlery
- Basic cookware (saucepans, frying pans, etc.)
- Toaster
- Grill
- 2 baby high chairs
- Seating for 14

TIME TO UNWIND
Living Room & Lounge
- Sofa seating 12–14
- 3 rattan armchairs
- 1 Voltaire rocking chair
- 1 bench seating 3–4
- Television
- DVD player
- Board games – books – toys
- Central double-sided open fire

TIME FOR BED
Bedrooms
- 4 double bedrooms, sleeping 8:
- Boxspring double beds 160 x 200 cm
- Wardrobe and/or chest of drawers
- Bedside table and lamp
- 1 large dormitory-style bedroom, sleeping 6:
- 4 single beds 90 x 200 cm
- 1 bunk bed (2 berths) 90 x 200 cm
- Television
- Wardrobes
- Storage chests
- 2 toddler beds and 1 travel cot

TIME TO FRESHEN UP
Bathrooms & WCs
- 1 shower room with twin washbasins
- 1 bathroom with large washbasin + changing table
- 1 room with spacious shower, single washbasin + WC
- 3 WCs (1 downstairs, 2 upstairs)

TIME TO PLAY
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden table and chairs
- Barbecue
- Fully enclosed private back garden
- Swing
- Play area

AND ALSO
Other
- Internet access (Wi-Fi)
- End-of-stay cleaning included
- Beds made up on arrival
- Bath towels, soap and toilet paper not provided
- Non-smoking property (including vaping)
- No parties or events
- Children welcome
- No disabled access
- No pets (except assistance animals)
- Free parking (courtyard and street)
- Heating
- No washing machine, tumble dryer or air conditioning (launderette nearby)
- Smoke detector and fire extinguisher
- Long stays possible (28 days or more)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Good to know
How many people can Gîte La Pastorale accommodate?
Up to 14 people, in 5 bedrooms upstairs. Bedrooms 1 and 2: a double bed and a toddler bed. Bedrooms 3 and 5: a double bed. Bedroom 4, a dormitory-style room for 6: 4 single beds and a bunk bed (90 x 200 cm). The double beds are 160 x 200 cm Boxspring beds. A travel cot is also available.
Where is the holiday home?
At Taverneux 32, 6660 Houffalize, Belgium (Province of Luxembourg). The holiday home is in the Belgian Ardennes, in the heart of the Deux Ourthes Nature Park, less than 2 km from the centre of Houffalize.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 4 pm and 9 pm, and the host hands over the keys in person. Check-out is before 10 am.
What do I need to do before leaving?
Empty the dishwasher and put away the clean kitchenware, empty the water reservoirs and coffee filters, strip the beds and leave the bed linen at the entrance of the holiday home, tie up the rubbish bags (including those in the bathrooms) and leave them next to the outside bins, turn off the lights, switch off the heating and close the windows. End-of-stay cleaning is included.
How do I book the holiday home?
Through Airbnb or Booking.com, by email at info@lapastorale.be or by phone on +32 495 14 49 61 (after 6 pm). All the ways to reach us are on the Contact & Booking page.
How much does it cost?
Prices vary depending on when you stay. See our Airbnb listing or Booking.com, or contact us by email or phone for an exact price.
Is there a security deposit?
Yes. Any damage, or extra cleaning if the holiday home is left unusually dirty, will be deducted from the deposit. Contact us to find out the amount.
What facilities does the holiday home have?
Free Wi-Fi; free parking in the courtyard for 3 cars, a second car park 20 m away and free on-street parking; a fully equipped kitchen (hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, kettle, filter coffee machine, toaster) with a table for 14; a lounge with a central double-sided open fire, TV and DVD player, books and board games; a bathroom with bath, 2 shower rooms and 3 WCs. Outside: terrace, garden furniture, barbecue, fully enclosed private back garden, swing and play area.
Is there a washing machine or air conditioning?
No. The holiday home has no washing machine, tumble dryer or air conditioning. There is a launderette nearby.
Are cleaning and linen included?
Beds are made up on arrival (bed linen included) and end-of-stay cleaning is included. Bath towels, soap, shampoo and toilet paper are not provided.
Is the holiday home suitable for families with children?
Yes, children are very welcome: 2 toddler beds and a travel cot, high chairs, children’s tableware, a changing table, safety gates, a fireguard, window guards, books and toys. Outside: a fully enclosed private garden, a swing and a play area.
Is the holiday home eco-friendly?
Yes. The holiday home is energy self-sufficient: it uses no heating oil or mains electricity, thanks to the family farm’s biogas plant, which also supplies the neighbouring houses. There is an electric car charging point and a bio-CNG pump nearby.
Can we buy produce from the farm?
Yes. Produce from the family farm can be reserved for your stay, and 2 vending machines selling local produce (ice cream, yoghurts, raw milk, chocolate milk, eggs…) are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 20 m from the holiday home.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed, except for assistance animals.
Is smoking allowed in the holiday home?
No, this is a non-smoking property, and that includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
Are parties and events allowed?
No, parties and events are not allowed. Please avoid making any noise that might disturb the neighbours.
What safety equipment is there?
A smoke detector, a fire extinguisher and a fireguard. A staircase leads to the bedrooms on the first floor. Please locate the emergency exits as soon as you arrive.
Is the holiday home accessible to people with reduced mobility?
No, the holiday home is not suitable for people with reduced mobility: all the bedrooms are upstairs.
Can the holiday home be rented for a long stay?
Yes, long stays are possible, including stays of 28 days or more. Contact us to discuss your plans.
How should we sort our rubbish?
Waste sorting is compulsory in Wallonia: food waste goes in the biodegradable municipal bag (small kitchen bin), other household waste in the yellow municipal bag (large kitchen bin), and paper, cardboard, cans, glass, jars and plastic bottles in the containers provided outside.
What is there to do near the holiday home?
Houffalize, 2 km away, is renowned for mountain biking and waymarked walks. The surrounding area offers a swimming pool, tennis, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, the Achouffe brewery (5 km), Bastogne (15 km) and La Roche-en-Ardenne (35 km). All our recommendations are on the Activities & Restaurants page.
























