Nutchel is an unusual forest village located in Martelange, in the Ardennes, close to the Belgian-Luxembourg border. It's a natural estate with 30 pretty wooden cabins, 11 of which have a Nordic bath at the top. A true ode to nature, with wood-burning stove, oil lamp, candles, bay window and forest views. Watch our video on site.

Promo code

Type in the promo code LETSGO when booking on the official Nutchel website and benefit from a -10% discount on your stay. Look at this image to see where to type the code.

Tip: This code is also valid if you book a stay in Nutchel Alsace in the Vosges or Nutchel Champagne near Troyes, France.

Nutchel offers gift cards and you can also use the code LETSGO during checkout. Go to this page to place your order and look at this image to see where to type in the code. The interface is particularly pleasant and intuitive.

Our experience

We've been lucky enough to stay here twice, and each time it's been a complete change of scenery. We were able to walk in the woods, build a fire, prepare a nice barbecue on the terrace and even bathe in the Nordic bath (maintained at 38°C all year round) at the top of our cabin with a panoramic view of the whole forest!

Nutchel has something very special, with an authentically rustic ambience. The interior decoration in the cabin is like something out of a movie. It's not luxurious, but it has a soul.

We've been in touch with Julie on site for several years (she's been here since the very beginning of Nutchel) and we also had a beer together on our second visit to enrich this text.

The estate

When you arrive on the estate, you cross a bridge and can leave your car in the private parking lot. You're always warmly welcomed by a member of the team in the estate's main hut. Communication is possible in French, Dutch, German or English.

In the main hut, there's also a small grocery store to stock up on supplies, a fire pit and a lovely terrace for a drink. If you've ordered breakfast or a barbecue basket, this is the place to pick it up.

Now head for your cabin in the forest estate. Look at this map of the estate to find your way. The main entrance is at the top of the picture, near the parking lot.

The cabins

1 • Sweet Cabin • Photo • Photo
2 • Sweet Cabin with hot tub • Photo • Photo
3 • Canopé Cabin • Photo • Photo
4 • Tree Trunk • Photo • Photo

Depending on the cabin you choose, you'll enjoy the following amenities: interior design by Dille & Kamille, kitchenette with gas stove, wooden cooler as mini-fridge, coffee machine, bathroom with toilet and shower, comfortable king or queen-size bed depending on the cabin, wood-burning stove, Nordic bath, outdoor terrace, barbecue and chairs by Lafuma.

The cabins are built from the finest local wood, with the greatest respect for nature. They are set into the ground using metal stakes, leaving no trace if the cabin is dismantled.

A true hygge experience awaits you during your stay: oil lamps, candles, a good book to read, a plaid, a hot water bottle, a cup of tea and a large bay window to admire the surrounding forest. Magical, especially when it's raining or snowing outside.

Hygge is a word of Danish origin referring to a feeling of well-being and a warm atmosphere.

By the way: there's everything you need to build a fire in your cabin's wood-burning stove. A supply of wood is ready on arrival, and you can also fetch wood from 2 wood sheds in the heart of the estate.

There's no wifi, but 4G is fairly easy to pick up.

The dogs

Dogs are welcome. But only in certain cabins, and a package costing €30 per dog for the duration of your stay is compulsory. This package includes a basket, a bowl, a small welcome snack and a few recommendations for dog-friendly walks. They'll be super happy here.

The extras

- Breakfast basket: bread and croissants, ham and cheese, an egg, butter, jam, chocolate spread, yogurt, fresh fruit, milk, coffee, tea and apple juice (15€ per person)
- Brunch basket: bread and croissants, pancake batter, ham, bacon, smoked trout, raw egg to cook your way, cheese, seasonal salad, chocolate spread, jam, butter, yogurt and granola, fruit, fruit juice, milk, coffee and tea (23€ per person)
- Deluxe brunch basket: brunch above and a bottle of crémant in addition! (28€ per person)
- Barbecue basket: 2 vegetarian items, bread, potatoes sautéed in garlic butter, assorted salads and sauce (24€ per person)
- Vegetarian barbecue basket: 3 pieces of meat, bread, fried potatoes with garlic butter, assortment of salads and sauce (23€ per person)
- Raclette basket: selection of cold cuts and cheeses, bread, potatoes in their skins, seasonal salad and garlic butter (22€ per person) + vegetarian version if you wish
- Soup meal: 0.5l of vegetable soup to choose from a selection, 2 eggs to prepare your own way, 1/4 baguette, cheese, butter, yogurt, granola and fruit (15€ per person)

A few tips

- Pack slippers in your luggage
- If it's hot, take a mosquito repellent or citronella candle.
- The local coffee is quite strong, so add a square of sugar and some milk, and it's immediately better.
- Take some salt and pepper (we couldn't find any in our kitchen).
- Be careful not to jam the wick of oil lamps by lowering it too far.
- Nutchel often offers a very attractive discount if you decide to extend your stay at the last minute. You'll need to apply on the spot. And no later than the day before your departure.

Location

Nutchel is located in Martelange, in the south of Belgium, making it easily accessible by car from France, Luxembourg or Germany. Don't hesitate to make the drive - you won't regret it! Take advantage of this experience to disconnect from your devices, get a change of scenery and refocus on yourself and your loved ones.