Nutchel is an unusual forest village opening in June 2020, located in Martelange in the Ardennes, close to the Belgian-Luxembourg border. It's a large natural estate with 30 comfortable wooden cabins ranging in size from 16m² to 34m².

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We were lucky enough to spend 2 nights there, and our stay was a real 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!

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. We'll explain everything you need to know about your stay.

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. We had cabin no. 11 on the map and highly recommend it.

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.

A true hygge experience awaits you during your stay: oil lamps, candles, a good book to read, plaids, 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.

Dogs are welcome. But there are 2 conditions: you must book a Classic cabin, and you must purchase a €30 package per dog for the duration of your stay. 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.

There are 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)

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.