La Maison des Sœurs
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Daverdisse · Belgian Ardennes

La Maison des Sœurs

Our family home in the heart of the Ardennes, since 1975. Up to 8 guests, with 10 km of forest and two rivers around the village.

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Why Daverdisse

Air, water, forest

Here nature isn't a backdrop: it starts at the end of the garden and doesn't stop.

10 km

of forest around the village

Daverdisse is surrounded by forest for some ten kilometres: some of the cleanest air in Belgium, and truly dark, quiet nights.

2

rivers meeting

The Lesse and the Almache wind around the village. Clear water, wild banks and, in season, swimming spots we point out in the guide.

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walks without meeting anyone

Trails link village to village for hours, on foot, by bike or mountain bike, starting from the house. The famous Transardennaise, the long-distance trail from La Roche-en-Ardenne to Bouillon, has a stage in Daverdisse.

Indoors too

Endless things to do, and real time together

When it rains or night falls early, the house takes over: a fire in the Jøtul stove, a big table for meals that go on and on, shelves of books and comics, board games for every age, and the pétanque court and playground just across the road.

Here, people truly reconnect. Away from noise and schedules, children play outside, adults take their time, and everyone leaves feeling they've spent real quality time together. We gave in and installed Wi-Fi, there's no escaping it, but there's no television: that's on purpose.

Wi-FiNo TV (on purpose)Wood fireBig family tableBooks and comicsBoard gamesPétanquePlayground opposite
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The house

Not a rental cottage: our family home

La Maison des Sœurs is a local-stone house next to the church in Daverdisse. Ceilings over 3 metres, period masonry, two living rooms, two terraces and a garden: the generous proportions of another age with today's comfort. The ground floor was redesigned to plans by architect Stéphane Millet.

"Make yourselves at home, and call us if anything is missing."

We have spent our holidays here since 1975 and left everything in place for you: spices and condiments, books, comics, board games, garden games. A lived-in house, carefully kept, that we are glad to share.

We renovated it without compromise: quality materials, premium boxspring beds like those in the best hotels, and a kitchen fitted with top-of-the-range appliances. Today's comfort, in a house that has kept its soul.

Quality renovationFine materials and careful finishes, from floor to ceiling.
Luxury hotel bedsBoxsprings up to 180 × 220 cm, made up on arrival.
Top-end kitchenSiemens combination oven, AEG induction hob and dishwasher.
Connected fire detection14 interconnected detectors throughout the house: if one goes off, they all sound. Extinguisher on every floor.

— Stéphane & Eva

A little history

Why "the Sisters' House"?

A house, a village and a family that has gathered here for fifty years.

1893Daverdisse has 324 inhabitants, 82 houses and 65 barns. Saint-Pierre church (1847) holds a 16th-century altarpiece.
1907–1908The village builds its school; this house becomes the home of the nuns who teach there.
1908–1955A small steam tram links Wellin and Graide and brings the first holidaymakers. Its track is now the RAVeL path.
1975After the sisters leave, the commune sells the house at public auction and our parents buy it. We have spent nearly every holiday here since.
2016The house stays in the family and is refreshed; architect Stéphane Millet redesigns the ground floor.

Engraved on the Jøtul stove: "I lower my flame at nightfall; God grant my fire never goes out."

Sleeping

4 separate bedrooms, 7 beds

Every bedroom is separate (no walk-through rooms). Hotel-quality bedding, beds made on arrival. Two modern shower rooms.

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King-size bed

Bedroom 1

Hotel boxspring, 180 × 220 cm.

2 beds, joined or apart

Bedroom 2

Two hotel boxsprings 90 × 200 cm that can be pushed together into one large bed.

2 raised beds

Bedroom 3

Two raised beds with boxspring comfort, 80 × 200 cm. Ideal for children.

2 single beds

Bedroom 4

Two single beds, 80 × 200 cm.

Everything you need, just as we use it

Kitchen

  • Siemens combination oven/microwave
  • AEG induction hob
  • AEG dishwasher, 15 place settings
  • Spices, condiments and essentials

Living

  • Two living rooms
  • Jøtul wood stove, firewood provided
  • Books, comics, board games, walking maps
  • Reliable Wi-Fi

Outdoors

  • South terrace, west terrace, south-west garden
  • Garden and two terraces
  • Barbecue and garden furniture
  • Garden games in the shed
  • Playground and pétanque court opposite

Practical

  • Washing machine
  • Self check-in (key box)
  • Connected fire detection (14 linked detectors), extinguisher on every floor
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Discover the house

The whole house, from the garden to the bedrooms, and the area around it.

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Why Daverdisse

A holiday village for three generations

When the little steam tram arrived in 1908, the first holidaymakers discovered Daverdisse. After the Second World War the village became a favourite retreat for city dwellers: families from Brussels, Flanders and the Netherlands bought or rented country houses here, and many have kept coming back, generation after generation. Even today, for its size, the commune has one of the highest numbers of holiday accommodations in Wallonia.

What brings them back? Nature as far as the eye can see, exceptionally clean air, endless walks from the village, and good food: local producers, a farm butcher, Ardennes cheeses and beers, from village brasserie to gourmet restaurant.

The village itself is tiny: around a hundred inhabitants and some fifty houses around the church and the square. Another advantage: Daverdisse sits at the centre of a cluster of places worth seeing, Redu and its bookshops, Han-sur-Lesse, Rochefort, Saint-Hubert, Bouillon or the Euro Space Center, while staying well away from mass tourism. No crowded streets or queues here: you enjoy the sights by day and the quiet of the village by night.

The climate helps too: in summer it never gets too hot, thanks to the rivers and forests that cool the air, and winter is never too harsh, especially by the stove. At the house, the sun is on your side: a south-facing terrace, a west-facing terrace for the evenings, and a south-west-facing garden.

50,000 haThe Grande Forêt de Saint-Hubert, one of Belgium's largest forests, on the village's doorstep
1,500 kmof marked trails in the forest, on foot, by bike, mountain bike or horse
89 kmof the Lesse, which meets the Almache below the village and flows on to the Han caves
Top 15of Wallonia's 262 communes for density of holiday accommodation

Sources: Tourisme Wallonie, Maison du Tourisme de la Grande Forêt de Saint-Hubert, RTBF, CGT data.

Daverdisse

Real nature

Daverdisse lies where the Lesse and Almache rivers meet, surrounded by forest. Trails link village to village for hours without meeting anyone: hiking, cycling, mountain biking, river swimming in season. And some of the cleanest air in Belgium.

  • Transardennaise (long-distance trail La Roche – Bouillon)stage in the village
  • RAVeL path (old tram line)in the village
  • Playground and pétanqueopposite
  • Redu, the book village6 km
  • La Table de Maxime (restaurant)10 km
  • Wellin (Ionity charging)10 km
  • Euro Space Center12 km
  • E411 motorway± 15 min
  • Han-sur-Lesse caves and wildlife park17 km
Daverdisse
The village and the playground opposite · view on the map ↗

Exact address shared on booking.

Experiences

Our favourite places and walks, in pictures. A full guide (bakeries, producers, restaurants, swimming spots) is sent after booking.

Forest walks

Our favourite loops from the front door.

Along the Lesse

The best river spots, season by season.

Local makers

Butcher, baker, producers: where to shop.

Good to know

Practical questions

Television?

No, and that's deliberate. There's Wi-Fi, but no TV: the house is made for spending time together.

Arrival and departure?

Arrival from 4 pm, departure before 10 am (some flexibility depending on bookings). Self check-in with a key box; we send all details before your stay.

Do babies count?

Yes, the house sleeps 8 people maximum, babies included.

Pets?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Smoking?

No smoking indoors; the terraces are yours.

Electric car?

Charging at the house isn't possible. Public charger in the village and an Ionity station in Wellin (10 km).

Linen?

Beds are made on arrival. Please bring bath towels. There is a washing machine.

Cleaning on departure?

No deep clean: leave the kitchen as you found it, the dishwasher empty and the rubbish sorted. A simple checklist is in the house.

Getting there?

About 15 minutes from the E411 and roughly 1 h 45 from Brussels. The exact address is sent on booking.

Emergencies?

112 for emergencies, out-of-hours doctor 1733. Nearest hospital: Libramont. We are reachable throughout your stay.

Payment and deposit?

30% on confirmation, then the balance and the 300 € deposit together, 4 weeks before arrival, in a single bank transfer. The deposit is refunded within 7 days of your departure.

A discount if we come back?

Yes: if the house was left with care, we offer you 10% off your next booking, whatever the dates. Valid for the person who booked and stayed the first time.

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Welcome guide
50

years of good tips

La Maison des Sœurs · Daverdisse
Yours after booking

Our welcome guide: 50 years of good tips

We've spent our holidays here since 1975. Everything we've discovered in fifty years is gathered in a guide you receive by email as soon as your booking is confirmed, so you can plan your stay before you even leave.

Walks and trailsOur favourite loops, including the ones where you meet no one.
Swimming spotsThe best river spots on the Lesse and Almache, season by season.
Bakeries and producersFarm butcher, organic grower, farm shops: where to buy food.
RestaurantsFrom village brasserie to Michelin star, places we've tried.
Cycling and MTBRoutes, bike hire in the village, the RAVeL path.
The year's calendarLocal festivals, markets and events, month by month.
With childrenRedu, Han-sur-Lesse, Euro Space Center and rainy-day outings.
Sport and restTennis, golf and good ideas for slowing down.

A private guide for our guests only, updated every season.

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Rates

Total price, no booking fees

The total covers everything: rent, utilities, final cleaning and bed linen. No other fees; firewood for the Jøtul stove is included.

RentUtilitieselectricity, water, heating, firewoodFinal cleaning and bed linenTotal
Short break (up to 3 nights)3 nights included · April to October, outside school holidays · arrive on the day of your choice710 €60 €180 €950 €
Week outside school holidaysSaturday 4 pm to Saturday 10 am1 050 €60 €180 €1 290 €
Week in school holidaysarrival on Saturday1 450 €60 €180 €1 690 €
Christmas or New Year weekSaturday to Saturday2 050 €60 €180 €2 290 €

Indicative prices: the price of each week is subject to confirmation by the owners.

Dates and lengths

  • During school holidays, arrivals are on Saturday. If that's a problem, tell us in the "Message" field of the form.
  • Other dates or lengths: ask us for a quote. From November to March and during school holidays we rent by the week (holidays from April to October: shorter stays possible less than a month before arrival).

Advantages for early bookings, last-minute dates and long stays: we tell you in our reply.

Included

  • Our welcome guide (50 years of good tips)
  • Beds made on arrival, bed linen and final cleaning
  • Electricity, water, heating and firewood for the stove
  • Spices and kitchen essentials
  • Wi-Fi

Please bring

  • Bath towels
  • Barbecue charcoal

Long stays

For stays of 4 weeks or more (on request), a weekly cleaning visit is required: fresh sheets on all 4 beds, shower rooms and hallway.

Peak season

Christmas, Ascension and Belgian and Dutch school holidays go fast: ask early.

Payment and deposit

  • 30% when your booking is confirmed
  • The balance and the 300 € deposit together, 4 weeks before arrival, in a single bank transfer
  • Deposit refunded within 7 days of your departure

Coming back?

If the house was left with care, we're happy to offer you 10% off your next booking, whatever the dates. Valid for the person who booked and stayed the first time.

Book

Send a request

Tell us your dates and your group. We reply personally with availability and price. Nothing is binding until we have confirmed together.

A few booking rules

  • During school holidays and from November to March: one week minimum, Saturday to Saturday.
  • April to October, outside school holidays: short stays possible (short break, 1 to 3 nights), arrival on the day of your choice.
  • School holidays from April to October: shorter stays possible less than a month before arrival.
  • Check-in from 4 pm, check-out before 10 am. 8 guests maximum, babies included.
  • A special request? Whenever possible, we always try to meet our guests' wishes: just tell us in the "Message" field.

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