This cottage places you next to Avesnois Regional Nature Park and within a 10-minute drive of Val Joly Lake. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Avesnois Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Val Joly Lake - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
Lac de l'Eau d'Heure - 33 min drive - 16.7 miles
Abbaye de Scourmont - 37 min drive - 21.3 miles
Distillerie de Biercée - 41 min drive - 21.2 miles
Getting around
Avesnelles Station - 21 min drive
Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
la bergerie - 8 min drive
Le Grand Ryeu - 11 min drive
Le Pavé de Sars - 10 min drive
Brasserie Val joly - 11 min drive
Le Court Tournant - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rural cottage, park, terrace, internet, fireplace
Holiday cottage converted from an 18th-century farmhouse.
Ground floor: Living room with wood-burning stove, foosball table, darts, 40-inch TV, and Wi-Fi. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, ceramic hob, and oven. Bedroom with a 160x200cm bed and an en-suite shower room with bathtub. WC with washing machine and dryer.
First floor: Shower room with a 150x90cm walk-in shower and a separate WC. Two bedrooms, each with two 90x200cm beds (or one 180x200cm double bed upon request). Children's bedroom with two sets of 90x200cm bunk beds and a 130x190cm sofa bed. Cot available upon request.
A 1-hectare wooded park and a south-facing terrace with a barbecue, pétanque court, and ping-pong table. A 500 m² enclosed garden.
Private parking and a bicycle/motorcycle storage area. (Motorcyclist-friendly label)
Energy and towels are included in the price. Bed linen is available for rent. One pet is welcome for an additional fee (no access to the upper floor). Shops are 4 km away. Welcome to Clairfayts, a charming village in the Avesnois region, surrounded by hedged farmland, meadows, and forests. It is in this peaceful and unspoiled setting that you will find La Ferme d'Engolis, a renovated 18th-century farmhouse that can accommodate up to 10 people.
With its generous capacity, the gîte is particularly well-suited for family holidays, reunions with friends, or stays for several couples wishing to explore the Avesnois region together.
Enjoy the outdoors to the fullest in good weather. The property boasts a wooded park of over one hectare with a 5,000 m² unfenced pond. A south-facing terrace with a barbecue is perfect for al fresco dining. A 500 m² enclosed garden, a pétanque court, and a ping-pong table complete the amenities for enjoying quality time together.
Nature lovers will particularly appreciate the setting. The Avesnois Regional Natural Park is an ideal destination for hiking, cycling, and observing the local flora and fauna. Forests, country lanes, and hedged landscapes offer a variety of walks throughout your stay.
Just 8 km away, ValJoly is a must-see. Around its large lake, visitors of all ages can enjoy numerous activities depending on the season: sailing, canoeing, pedal boating, fishing, treetop adventure courses, horseback riding, mini-golf, swimming, playgrounds, and restaurants.
For cyclists, the Avesnois region also offers numerous routes: EuroVelo 3, Scandibérique, mountain bike trails, and a numbered junction network. Motorcyclists are also welcome: the gîte has been awarded the "Accueil Motard" (Motorcyclist Welcome) label and has a storage area for bicycles and motorcycles, as well as private parking.
Many attractions are within easy reach of Clairfayts:
ValJoly (8 km), hiking trails in the Avesnois Regional Natural Park, EuroVelo 3 and Scandibérique, mountain bike trails and a numbered junction network, MusVerre (Glass Museum) in Sars-Poteries, Maginot Line sites, Avesnes-sur-Helpe and its fortifications, Maubeuge (approximately 20 minutes away), Chimay and Beaumont in Belgium (approximately 20 minutes away), Valenciennes, Mons, and Charleroi (approximately 45 minutes away).
The proximity to the border makes it easy to enjoy a day trip to Belgium. Lille and Brussels are about 1 hour and 15 minutes away, making La Ferme d'Engolis a pleasant meeting point for friends and family from different regions.
Shops are about 4 km away.
After a day at ValJoly, a hike, a motorcycle ride, or a bike ride, return to the tranquility of the property for a barbecue on the terrace, a game of pétanque, or simply a relaxing moment in the park.
La Ferme d'Engolis combines space, nature, and a friendly atmosphere for a stay of up to 10 people in the Avesnois region.
Team-building events and stag/hen parties are not permitted.
The price includes: Energy and towels.
The price does not include: Sheets, end-of-stay cleaning, and pet fees. Wood/pellet stove, Fireplace, Foosball table, Motorcycle friendly, Ping-pong table, Ground floor bedroom, Petanque court, Cot, Bicycle/motorcycle storage, Enclosed grounds, TV, Group bookings welcome, Clothes dryer, Terrace, Garden, Pets allowed, Pet deposit, Dishwasher, Microwave, Bathtub, Washing machine, Internet or Wi-Fi.
Optional extras payable on site: Pet supplement/day: €10. Single bed linen: €7. Double bed linen: €14. End-of-stay cleaning: €85.
Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited.
The cottage features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a fireplace.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,722 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
1011680358249
Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Clairfayts, just steps from Avesnois Regional Nature Park. You'll also find Val Joly Lake and Aquatica Water Park within a short drive.
Is this cottage associated with a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
How close is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi), which is about 26.1 mi away.
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