Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Enjoy the area

Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon

Lion's Mound1 min walk
Brocante du Lion10 min walk
Wellington Museum5 min drive
Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

A lodge on the Warteloo battlefield, imagine yourself sleeping in the heart of history.

The Hougoumont farm gite is a comfortable duplex apartment.

It is comfortably furnished and decorated in an English style where everything is there to remind you of the history of the place.

Located in the middle of the battlefield of the time, and with no close neighbors, your stay will be under the best hospices.
The Hougoumont farm is located in the town of Braine-l'Alleud, in the Walloon region, in Belgium, it stands in the middle of what was the field of the battle of Waterloo, the last battle of the Emperor Napoleon 1st . It is open to visitors and houses a lodge with a capacity of 4 to 5 beds.

The Hougoumont farm gîte is the ideal place to stay to discover the history of the Battle of Waterloo. You will be able to shine in the surroundings and visit all the historical sites of the surroundings.
This is a unique opportunity for you to spend the night in the middle of the field of Napoleon's last battle. It has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4/5), a dining room - living room, an equipped kitchen, a shower room and a separate toilet.

Since spring 2020, an educational farm has also been installed there.

A message with arrival and departure instructions will be sent to you by the host a few days before your arrival.

Property manager

Host

Premier Host

Languages

French

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Group parties

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Latest check in is at 18:30

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Group parties

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waterloo

This cottage is located in Waterloo. La Grand Place and Royal Palace of Brussels are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avenue Louise. Ready for a night out? Consider Flagey and Forest National. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking.

Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon

What's nearby

Lion's Mound - 1 min walk
Brocante du Lion - 10 min walk
Wellington Museum - 5 min drive
Walibi Belgium - 21 min drive
La Grand Place - 26 min drive

Getting around

Braine-l'Alleud Station - 6 min drive
Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min walk
A Table! - 19 min walk
Le Bivouac de l'Empereur - 1 min walk
Brasserie de l'Alliance - 4 min drive
Ô p'tit creux - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont on 13 May 2024 start from NZ$539.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gite Ferme d'Hougoumont located?

Situated in Waterloo, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lion's Mound and Brocante du Lion. Wellington Museum and Sonian Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km). Braine-l'Alleud Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

David

15 April 2024

Fantastic experience in a fantastic historical setting.

The apartment is wonderful and part of the historic Hougoumont Farm. There is no better place to stay at Waterloo. You are on the battlefield.

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10/10 Excellent

Paul

29 March 2024

Wonderful historic site to stay!

Beautifully decorated rooms in a very nice and quiet environment.

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8/10 Good

Mireia

22 March 2024

We felt relaxed, calmed and cozy.

The uniqueness of the place. The kitchen was very well equipped. However, I missed having a hairdryer. Otherwise, everything was perfect.

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

2 March 2024

A fantastic experience

Loved staying in the Gite, very atmospheric, and we felt very privileged to be staying in such an historic place

10/10 Excellent

Marie G., Saskatoon SK

21 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historically amazing and very private

The location and apartment has an unbelievable significance to the history of the Battle of Waterloo. Anyone who is a history buff would be thrilled to be able to stay there and surround themselves in this location. Beautifully staged, very quiet and comfy to relax and visit.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023