Document1 3/04/08 11:52 Page 1 WalloniaBELGIUM BELSUDBELSUD GuideGuide toto ruralrural gîtes,gîtes, farmfarm gîtes,gîtes, furnishedfurnished holidayholiday accommodation,accommodation, guestguest roomsrooms andand farmfarm guestguest roomsrooms 20082008 • Holiday villages • Themed stays • Guest rooms in Brussels Info and+32 reservations2 5040280 [email protected] WALLONIA. ENJOY WARM-HEARTED WELCOME. www.wallonia-tourism.be 02_COM_EN_intro_2008_p01_18.qxd 6/03/08 10:05 Page 1 1000 holiday tips 2 Practical information 3 Rates 4 Symbols and abbreviations How to book ? © OPT / Flemal Guide Belsud 2008 © OPT / J.-P. Remy © OPT / Flemal © OPT / J.-P. Remy 5 Different accom- modation options 6 Official designations © OPT / Flemal © OPT / J.-P. Remy © OPT / Snapshot 8 Themed gîtes Guide to rural gîtes, farm gîtes, city gîtes, and guest rooms furnished holiday accommodation, 10 Fédération des Gîtes guest rooms and farm guest rooms de Wallonie in the Walloon Region and in the 10 Accueil Champêtre Brussels-Capital Region en Wallonie 11 Holiday cheque 12 Map of Wallonia © OPT / Flemal 14 Index of place names 17 Rural gîtes, farm gîtes, city gîtes, furnished holiday accommodation, guest rooms and farm guest rooms © OPT / J.-P. Remy © OPT / J.-P. Remy 89 Holiday villages & holiday parks The BELSUD HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 2008 is produced by the Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles, asbl, Belsud Department, Rue Saint-Bernard 98 Useful addresses 30, 1060 BRUSSELS, on the basis of the tourist accommodation authorized by the compe- tent ministries on 01.08.2007. For the French language Walloon Region, only details of accommodation that complies with the Decree of 18th December 2003 are published in © OPT / J.-P. Remy 100 General conditions of sale this guide and which are covered on 30 June 2007 by a valid fire insurance certificate. 02_COM_EN_intro_2008_p01_18.qxd 6/03/08 10:05 Page 2 Practical information CAPACITY LEGLISE I9 234 EQUIPMENT (gîtes and furnished) KITCHEN This is the official capacity for which z Protected bird reserve.Anlier Forest.Assenois: E11 Chateau. Mellier: forges, St. Pierre and Paul Only the major household electronic the accommodation is approved by church. the Commissariat général au Tourisme Location appliances (dishwasher, microwave, e Snailery at Winville, biscuit factory Dion at Les BMW 234-01 washing machine, freezer) are men- of the Walloon Region, by the Ministry on the map Fossés. Accomodation tioned in the description. All gîtes and of the German-speaking Community r Snailery at Winville, biscuit factory Dion at Les code Fossés. lodgings have a fridge and a cooker or by the French-speaking Community (indications are generally given about Commission of the Brussels-Capital the power supply arrangements). Region. This maximum capacity has strictly to be respected, even if the HOUSEHOLD LINEN number of beds in the lodging Accommodation Unless otherwise stated, the tenant description gives a higher capacity. published in our guide must bring along sheets, duvet covers “(4/6 p.)” would indicate that the and hand towels. lodging comprises rooms with beds for the first time TV for 4 adults and extra capacity (sofa- Id 52780 This information indicates that the bed, folding bed, etc.) for 2 extra GR (4/6 p.) 3 EPIS (NN) BMW 234-01 accommodation has a colour TV adults. LOUFTEMONT «LE LITEAU» linked to cable network. The descrip- Recently converted rural lodging in the outbuild- tion makes it quite clear if the TV is ings of an old farm combining comfort and coun- try charm. In a typical Ardennes village, in the not linked to the network or if it is a heart of the Anlier forest. Guided walks (by the black and white set. owner) possible on request. Ground fl.: 1 bedr. PET (1x2 pers.), 1 bedr. (2x1 p. bunkbeds), bathr. (batht, WC), sep. shower. 1st fl.: lounge/dining r. (pellet The presence of a pet has to be stove,TV, LCD, DVD) with access to a large covered specified when booking. Only one south-west oriented terrace (garden furniture), equip. kitch. (dishwasher, ceram. hobs, electr. oven, animal is allowed per accommoda- MW, raclette machine), Washing-machine. WC. CHARGES & TENANT DEPOSIT tion unit, unless agreed beforehand Room on mezzanine: (1x2 pers.), baby’s cot and (gîtes and furnished) with the owner. Extra charge may be highchair on request. Centr. heating. Swimming pool for children during the season, playground Consumption of water, electricity, demanded. (swing, slide). heating, wood, etc. has to be paid on WE Sem. the spot to owners. If the service L.S. 120,00€ 210,00€ charges are calculated on the basis of € € TOURIST TAX M.S. 175,00 280,00 a fixed rate (ex: service charges H.S. 350,00€ €6,00/9,00) the amount is to be paid It is generally mentioned under the tyuhgo per night/lodging. The deposit has to lodging description, except if it wasn't be given in cash to the owner or the known at the time of the development Service charges: €5,00/9,00/d. - to be cleaned by latter’s representative on arrival. This the tenant or €38,00 - guarantee: €150,00 - rental of this catalogue. Unless otherwise of quilt covers: €5,00/pers. - guided walks according will be paid back after inventory of fix- stated, the amount is to be paid per to your wish. tures at the departure or within the 8 day and per adult. days after the departure. CLEANING (gîtes and furnished) Unless otherwise stated, carefully to be done by the tenant, otherwise the latter can be obliged to pay a com- pensation to the owner. GUEST ROOMS (specificities) Guest rooms are easily recognizable by a pink frame. This is the ” Bed & Breakfast ” formula. A family ” table d’hôtes ” meal can be served by some land lords. Rates are mentioned per night, per room or per person. Special rates (supplement for one night only, rebates for children…) can be mentioned under the price list. Unless otherwise stated, the landlord sup- plies sheets and towels. The arrival generally takes place between 16.00 and 18.00. The land- lord must always be informed of a late arrival. The departure takes place after breakfast. © OPT / J.-P. Remy 2 02_COM_EN_intro_2008_p01_18.qxd 6/03/08 10:05 Page 3 Rates of gîtes and furnished accommodation RATE VALIDITY MARCH / APRIL 2008 MAY 2008 JUNE 2008 Rates are valid MT WT F S S MT WT F S S MT WT F S S from March 21th 2008 12 21 22 23 18 1 2 34 22 1 till March 31st 2009. 13 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 19 5678910 11 23 2345678 14 31 1 2 3 4 56 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 24 91011121314 15 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 RATES 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (GITES ANS FURNISHED) 16 22 26 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 30 PERIODS 18 28 29 30 JULY 2008 AUGUST 2008 SEPTEMBER 2008 LOW SEASON (L.S.) MT WT F S S MT WT F S S MT WT F S S • November & December 2008 (*) 27 123456 31 1 23 36 1234567 • January, February & March 2009 (*) 28 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 32 45678910 37 8910111213 14 MID SEASON (M.S.) 29 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 33 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 38 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 • April 2008 (*) 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 34 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 39 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 • Easter holidays 2008 31 28 29 30 31 35 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 40 29 30 (21/03 – 06/04/08) • May 2008 (*) OCTOBER 2008 NOVEMBER 2008 DECEMBER 2008 • June 2008 • Week 28/06 – 05/07/08 MT WT F S S MT WT F S S MT WT F S S • September 2008 40 12345 44 12 49 1234567 • October 2008 (*) 41 67891011 12 45 3456789 50 8910111213 14 • Carnival holidays 2009 42 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 46 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 51 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 (20/02 au 01/03/09) 43 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 47 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 52 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 44 27 28 29 30 31 48 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 29 30 31 HIGH SEASON (H.S.) • Summer holidays (05/07 – 29/08/08) JANUARY 2009 FEBRUARY 2009 MARCH 2009 • All Saints’ holidays MT WT F S S MT WT F S S MT WT F S S (24/10 – 02/11/08) 1 1 2 34 5 1 9 1 • Christmas – New Year holidays (19/12/08 – 04/01/09) 2 5678910 11 6 2345678 10 2345678 3 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7 91011121314 15 11 91011121314 15 * except Belgian school holidays and 4 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 12 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 feast weekends 5 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 23 24 25 26 27 28 13 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SPECIAL RATES 30 31 FEAST WEEKEND High season Low season Other periods and price calculation may be applied by some • May 1st/Ascension landlords. They are generally mentioned under the accom- (30/04 – 04/05/08) modation price list. It is highly recommended to contact the • Whitsun (09/05 au 12/05/08) Mid season Feast weekends owner directly.