Nadrin · Houffalize · Ardennes
Villa des Grues
Holiday home for 10 guests at the edge of the forest,
with views across the valley to far beyond Nadrin.
Space, peace and a window full of nature
At the top of a quiet little street in Filly, the large window looks out over woods and meadows to far beyond Nadrin. The forest starts right next to the house, and the walking trails around the lake of the Barrage de Nisramont are a 5-minute walk away.
Inside there is room for a large family or group of friends: a spacious living room with two seating areas, a long dining table, an open fireplace and, downstairs, a wellness room with sauna and a games room with table football. On a rainy day it is just as good here as in the sunshine.
- Bed and bath linen are included. On arrival the beds are made up for the number of guests booked.
- All inclusive: cleaning, utilities and firewood.
- Self check-in at your own pace, using the key safe.
- Wellness room with sauna
- Games room with table football
- Large terrace with barbecue
Check-in from 4:30 pmCheck-out by 11:00 am
The house
Two floors,
each with its own feel
On the ground floor, life revolves around the open fire, the big table, the kitchen and the terrace with its view of the valley. Three bedrooms and a bathroom are here too.
On the lower floor you can unwind in the wellness room with sauna and in the games room with table football. There is also a bedroom for four and a second bathroom.
Because the house is built on a slope, each floor has its own entrance: via the terrace or via the driveway.
Sleeping
- 2 rooms, each with a double bed
- 1 room with bunk beds
- 1 room with 2 single beds and bunk beds
- Cot and 2 high chairs available
Living
- Living room with 2 seating areas and open fire
- Dining table for 10
- Kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Smart TV, Apple TV, wifi
Relaxing
- Wellness room with sauna and loungers
- Games room with table football
- Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue
- Parking for 3 cars
Why “des Grues”
Cranes fly over this region
“Grues” is French for cranes. Twice a year, the common cranes of Europe fly over the Ardennes. In autumn, from late October into December, when the cold sets in far up north, they head south in large flocks. Most of them spend the winter in Spain. In spring, from late February to April, they return along the same route to their breeding grounds in Scandinavia and the Baltic states. On a good day, thousands of them pass over at once.
From the terrace you often hear them before you see them: a melancholy, trumpeting krroo-krroo, high up in long V formations.
Want to know when they are coming? The European Crane Migration Network follows the migration live, from southern Spain to Scandinavia, and forecasts when they will pass over Belgium. You can find their reports on the Facebook page Kraanvogeltrek over België en Nederland.
Photos
Look around, inside and out
The house, the view from the terrace, the neighbourhood and the countryside you can walk into straight from the front door. Click a photo to see it full size.
Surroundings
Lace up your boots and head out
From the terrace you are on the forest path in two minutes. Turn left towards Filly, or right towards the Barrage de Nisramont and the confluence of the two Ourthes. These routes, with maps, are in the house guide.
- Forest, almost flat1.7 km0h30
- Viewpoint over the two Ourthes2.6 km1h10
- To the dam and back3.9 km1h50
- The dam and the stream4.7 km2h20
- Barrage, Le Hérou, Ollomont11 km2h40
- Around the reservoir13.8 km3h40
A short drive away
Practical
Good to know
At Villa des Grues almost everything is included in the price. No bill for firewood or energy afterwards, no deposit, no separate cleaning fee.
- Bed and bath linen, beds made up
- Final cleaning
- Water, gas, electricity and firewood
- Wifi, smart TV, Apple TV
- Sauna
- Dog or other pet
- Cot and high chairs
- Longer or shorter stay
When can I arrive and when do I leave?
Check-in from 4:30 pm, check-out by 11:00 am.
After booking you will receive the key safe code and a link to the house guide.
What do I need to bring?
Just your good mood, as everything else is taken care of: the beds are made, and towels, kitchen linen and kitchen basics are ready for you.
What do I do when I leave?
Leave the house swept and tidy: washing-up done, dishwasher emptied, rubbish in the container. We take care of the thorough cleaning afterwards.
Please also check the last pages of the house guide, which list everything to do before you leave.
How many people can stay?
A maximum of 10 people, babies included. For safety reasons we cannot accept extra guests.
Is the house suitable for children?
Yes. There is a games room with table football, a cot and two high chairs. Please note: never leave children alone in or near the sauna.
House rules
- Quiet outside between 10 pm and 8 am, out of respect for the neighbours.
- No smoking in the house.
- No parties or fireworks.
- No open fires in the garden or the woods. The barbecue on the terrace is fine.
- Only leave ash from the barbecue or the fireplace once it has cooled completely, at the edge of the woods. Never throw away hot ash: serious risk of forest fire.
- No deep-frying indoors.
- All rubbish goes in the container, which must always be locked. Never leave a bag outside: raccoons will tear it open.
- The woods next to the house are the neighbours’ private property. Keep them tidy and leave any dens and structures built by others as they are.
- Switch the sauna off after use.
What guests say
A house that feels like a warm blanket
84 reviews
14 reviews
It is a lovely house that feels like a warm blanket.
The spacious living areas: even with 10 people there was plenty of room to move around freely. Lovely sauna room. The kitchen had everything you need.
The view from the villa looks like a painting! The location is fantastic!
Lovely house with a magnificent view! Wonderful walks straight from the door. Everything we needed was there and the sauna is a real bonus.
Excellent location in the middle of nature, beautiful view, lots of space for a group of 10, well equipped and excellent support from the host.
A great house for spending a week with children and grandchildren. Lovely woods and walking routes right from the house.
Location 9.7 · Value for money 9.4 · Facilities 9.4 · Comfort 9.2 on Booking.com. Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2022, 2023 and 2025. Reviews translated from Dutch.
Availability
Choose your dates
Click your arrival day first, then your departure day. Minimum 2 nights.
For guests
The house guide
Everything you need during your stay: the wifi, the sauna, the TV, rubbish, walks, shops and restaurants nearby, and what to do when you leave. You will receive the password with your booking. The guide is written in Dutch; the house rules are also in English and French.
That password is not correct. Please check your confirmation email or call Steven.
