The best available Castles to stay near Belgium

April 27, 2023 Jeremy Dunfee

From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
Things to do in Belgium

1. Thermae Boetfort Spa and Hotel

Sellaerstraat 42, Melsbroek 1820 Belgium
Excellent
27%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
11%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 347 reviews

Thermae Boetfort Spa and Hotel

Thermae Boetfort is a historical wellness centre in a 400-year-old castle estate. Come and enjoy yourself for a few hours or several days and combine our public saunas (nude and bathing suit section) or one of our private saunas with a delightful treatment or a beneficial massage. Stay overnight in our authentic wellness hotel and go home totally relaxed.

Well managed, clean and comfortable hotel

Reviewed By tgorath

Nice room overlooking the premises. Bed was comfortable. Very clean. The local staff was very friendly. The restaurant served good dinner and breakfast at a reasonable price making it a good place to stay in the proximity of the airport.

2. Le Chateau de Strainchamps

Rue des Vennes Strainchamps 29 Strainchamps, Fauvillers 6637 Belgium
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

Le Chateau de Strainchamps

A winner!

Reviewed By 100EllenL

Where to start? Probably with the fact that we could not get a room for 2 nights in Bastogne itself. Which turned out to be the best thing that happened to us! It's about a 15 minute drive away from town, it's incredibly quiet in a very rural area. It's a very nice, large house - not sure I"d call it a chateau, but then what do I know. Our room was fairly plain, but clean and very large with windows overlooking the land across the road where we could see deer. The family that owns it was very friendly and made us feel right at home - as did the chef. Speaking of which, breakfasts were delicious, but the best meal of our 4-week trip was dinner right here. My only wish was that I wish I'd had room to eat more, because everything was so good. We started with appetizers in the sitting room, placed our order, then moved into the lovely dining room for the main course. My advice: DO NOT MISS EATING HERE!!

3. Chateau de Laval

Laval 2 Tillet, Bastogne 6680 Belgium
Excellent
79%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Chateau de Laval

Great family holiday

Reviewed By KiwiMike4242

We stayed in the Moulin ('Mill') above the swimming pool, three adults and three children including a 3yo. Overall we were very happy with the accommodation, service from Bruno the owner and the location. Our package included cleaning. The people complaining and leaving bad reviews seem not to have understood their obligation in this regard. A €150 bond is payable on check-in, and it gets refunded to your bank account (less any breakages etc) a week after departure. Fair enough. You should be aware of the need to bring *all* kitchen consumables - tea-towels, dishwasher powder, dishwashing liquid, dishcloths/dishwashing brush etc. Also toilet paper, washing liquid, and sheets/towels. Pillows are provided but personally I'd bring your own if you like a good amount of head support. The washing machine is good but the drier is a condensing type and takes ages to dry anything, it's also quite noisy, as these ones tend to be. Maybe consider bringing a drying rack - or maybe Bruno the owner can buy one? The free WiFi is centered on the stairwell under the Moulin, so expect other guests to be there sitting at the desk, using the internet. The wiFi coverage extends upstairs in the Moulin to the end of the hallway and into one of the bedrooms, but not really into the main living area. Mobile coverage is present but on the verge of non-existent. The swimming pool is very nice, salt water and not too hot. There's a good sauna as well that looks over the pool. You can only enter the pool area itself by passing under an automatic shower, so if you aren't swimming and are there just to supervise kids be prepared to get wet ;-) The Moulin has two fridges, two cookers and crockery/cutlery/searing for about 30 - it seems to be set up as a possible base for people who book the entire complex. Note that the stairs up to the mezzanine have no gate and are very steep, if you have small children maybe consider bringing a stair gate. There is a coffee percolator that uses large paper filters (BYO) but there is *no* cafetiere or percolator or stovetop espresso maker. Coffee lovers be warned: BYO. The nearest shops are 10 minutes drive away in Bastogne, which is a really nice large town with every possible holiday amenity including supermarkets, clothes shops, cafes, bars, petrol stations, liquor wholesales and lots more. In the area is amazing cycling - very smooth, quiet roads through rolling valleys. Highly recommended. There are many, many family-friendly things to do within an hour's drive. We will definitely return to the Moulin and the area, as we were very happy with the accommodation / service, and in a week we only just started exploring.

4. Chateau Cortils

Chemin de Cortils 1, Blegny 4670 Belgium
Excellent
90%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 31 reviews

Chateau Cortils

Location and atmosphere Chateau Cortils is a centuries -old estate where you can return to self. It is a unique place in the Land of Herve , in the north of the province of Liege . The estate was founded in the Carolingian period in 941 and has as its base the Donjon , a fortress in the shape of a tower that had to protect the people . In the eleven centuries after that it has been constantly renovated and expanded , like the coach house and the guest rooms , the conservatory and the large square farm. The estate is seventy-six acres , and is a listed building . Sixty hectares are used for agriculture . There are Breton Ouessant sheep , chickens and bees . Unique are the more than eighty species of flora and fauna. The aim is to restore the estate to it's former autonomy. Owner and architect Laugs Baldwin and his wife Constance Cox like to share with you the source of inspiration that Cortils is for them. Facilities and offerings In and around the castle are seven accommodations for rent , ranging from two to ten people and together also available as group accommodation. Whether you stay in the Knights hal of the balcony stay or romantically in the Tower, from every nook and cranny you breathe the atmosphere of a bygone era . All units are fully furnished . The Pavilion is a workshop and course room for thirty people and with incomparable views over the rolling countryside . There is also a professionally equipped kitchen with dining area for rent . See all the possibilities at our site . Surroundings and activities Cortils estate is a paradise for nature lovers and lovers of tranquility . There are several walks in the area. Very special is the descent with a miners elevator down into the coal mine of Blegny , which is on the World Heritage list of UNESCO. You are in the triangle of the cities of Maastricht, Aachen and Liege . The charming towns Aubel and Vise with their weekly markets and typical restaurants are located nearby. You can get a tour at the abbey brewery of Val Dieu. Check our site for activities organized by the residents , or the courses of some guests.

Very nice place for a residential seminar!

Reviewed By VincentDeWaele

We organised a 2 day seminar at Chateau Cortils and we were all (16 persons) very happy. The big room for our workshops was splendid with a nice view on the fields. I appreciated this a lot as too many times you feel shut in for the full day. Thanks to this full opening to the outside we didn't have this feeling. The kitchen and dining room are also very agreeable and well equipped. So for a seminar, this is an excellent location!

5. Le Manoir de la Douve

Douanestraat 46, Loker 8958 Belgium
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 15 reviews

Le Manoir de la Douve

6. Chateau de Harze

Rue de Bastogne 1, Harze, Aywaille 4920 Belgium
Excellent
27%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 215 reviews

Chateau de Harze

Château de Harzé (Aywaille) - Located in the "Ardenne," this castle (17th century) is settled down in a marvelous area surrounded by nature. Families, couples as staff members will find there a peaceful break with a lot of activities : walking, e-bike, bakery museum, mountain bike, kayak, visit of the castle of Logne, Monde Sauvage (zoo), caves of Remouchamps, near Aywaille, Spa-Francorchamps and Durbuy. The warmness and the simplicity of the welcome will charm you. Free parking place available.

Awesome week-end in a beautifull place

Reviewed By dschneider67

Friendly personnal. Beautifull room and landscape. Had a dream week-end in a castle ! A real cofee machine in the room and a small fridge. Tv but little to no chanel. A car is however needed in my opinion in order to visit the other interesting places around.

7. B&B Kasteel De Windt

Gyselstraat 47, Nieuwkerken-Waas 9100 Belgium
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 10 reviews

B&B Kasteel De Windt

Bed and Breakfast Chateau De Windt is located in a renovated mansion from 1899. The spacious rooms are located in the newly established wing and feature new bathrooms with (walk-in) shower, mini-bar, free wireless internet and flat-screenTV. You can enjoy the personal service of a Bed and Breakfast.

Excellent B&B and friendly host's

Reviewed By Jouni V

This was absolutely the best place to stay during our summer holiday trip. Place was easy to find and they had even a parking lot for their customers. Host's were absolutely great and so friendly that we can recommend this place to all. Room's at new side were really nice and bed's were very good. Bathroom was big and clean. Breakfast was great and service even better. We were so excited of this place that if we are next time around we definitely will choose this place to sleep. We are delighted to recommend this to all traveler's that value peaceful place and good & friendly service! Full score!

8. Chateau Bleu

Rue Rys de Mosbeux 52, Trooz 4870 Belgium
Excellent
45%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 40 reviews

Chateau Bleu

Wonderful Chateau with friendly owners, great rooms and superb food

Reviewed By Chris L

I booked this hotel for one night as a stopover on the way to Germany from France. The Chateau was beautiful and the owners very friendly. As a solo traveler you can often feel somewhat uncomfortable, particularly eating in the restaurant, but the owner made me feel very welcome and had time for some interesting conversation. The room I stayed in was spacious, clean and wonderfully furnished in the style of the period. The balcony offers a calm space with little sound except the nearby river and was very peaceful. I would certainly return again, but this time with my husband as it is has a very romantic feel.

9. Les Glycines

Rue de l'Eglise 46, Pontillas 5380 Belgium
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Les Glycines

10. Les Confidences de Messire Sanglier

Rue de la Tour 5 Javingue-Sevry, Sevry 5570 Belgium
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Les Confidences de Messire Sanglier

Leuk voor een weekend met vrienden of familie

Reviewed By SDeBoeck

Mooie kasteelhoeve met kamers in het bijgebouw. De inrichting is origineel en nogal bombastisch. De kamers zijn ruim, maar de badkamers zijn mee in de kamers, wat nogal vervelend is voor gebruik van bad en toilet. De bedden hebben een gewoon laken en geen donsdeken. Daarenboven zijn de kamers zeer gehorig, je hoort alles wat er in de kamer ernaast gebeurt. De gemeenschappelijke ruimtes zijn wel gezellig met tafelvoetbal en pooltafel. Maar ook hier ontbreken comfortabele zetels om te relaxen voor de open haard.

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