Large & In Charge

Surrounded by the bucolic Land of Herve, staying at this huge home is like booking out a whole hotel to share with all of your favourite people. Perhaps the most impressive feature is the modern pool house complete with heated water, but there are plenty of other amenities that are sure to win you over. When the weather's on your side, the huge garden has lots of space for playing or relaxing on the loungers, and there's also a long dining table on the terrace alongside a barbecue for whipping up family-sized feasts. If, however, you have to head inside at any point, you can hunker down beside the fireplace or head over to a games room in the guesthouse with tables for foosball and pool. While it's plain to see that you won't be bored at any point, the home is also easy on the eye at the same time. The design is dominated by sleek surfaces, clean lines and a minimalist approach to decoration – the contemporary kitchen is a particular standout. In the local area, there are opportunities for cycling and horseriding, as well as a forest to wander about only a kilometre from the home. You'll find a small collection of restaurants in the town of Aubel five minutes' drive away, but there's a larger selection – plus noteworthy medieval architecture – in Liège, half an hour's drive away. Home truths: *The address is split between the main house, guesthouse and pool house *The main house is spread over three floors and there are no bedrooms on the ground level *There are two parking lots at the address *Your host can provide a children's bed and high chair for free upon request *Groups of people under the age of twenty-five are not permitted