Woodpecker Camp is a comfortable mountain chalet in the middle of nowhere, 25 minutes from Malmedy in eastern Belgium. Aachen is 1 hour away by car. It's an authentic place, full of charm, with a stone fireplace, giant screen, sauna and Nordic bath out of sight. It's the little brother of Woodpecker Lodge on Let's Go My Love.
Mention Let's Go My Love when booking via the official website to the owner (Vincent) and receive 2 free drinks from the chalet's mini-bar. Note: the site is under construction, but availability is already visible, that's the main thing.
Prices start at €249 per night for 2 people on weekdays and €299 at weekends. This is an introductory price that will no doubt rise over the coming months. We advise you to take advantage of it quickly!
We were lucky enough to stay here and it was a wonderful overnight stay. The location is hidden from view, with fields as far as the eye can see. One thing you can't really tell from the photos is the quality of the materials. Everything exudes quality, from the fireplace to the kitchen, from the well-designed shower to the sofa in the living room. Tested and approved!
Vincent, aged just 27, built the chalet from scratch with the help of several friends. After moving to the Haute-Savoie to build mountain chalets, he thought it would be a shame not to find the unique charm of these dwellings in Belgium. And so the project was born. During construction, he was particularly keen to use sustainable materials and local wood.
Today, he's very responsive via Whatsapp if you have the slightest concern. He speaks French, English, German and a little Dutch. We're in constant contact with him to make sure the experience here is top-notch.
Entry to the site is 100% autonomous via a key box. You can park your car right outside the front door. You don't pass anyone from start to finish.
When you enter the chalet, you're greeted by a whole new atmosphere. The main room features a cozy stone fireplace with wood supplied (without doubt the most beautiful in our entire collection!), a fully equipped kitchen, a top-of-the-range coffee machine, a mini-bar with drinks available, a comfortable sofa, a small table and a panoramic view of fields and hills.
A projector and giant screen are provided, so you can watch a film or series on Netflix. Great and very romantic.
The second part of the chalet houses the bedroom, separate toilet and an absolutely delightful bathroom, including a top-of-the-range walk-in shower and welcome products from Meraki. These are among our favorites.
Outside, you'll enjoy a private terrace, a covered Nordic bath with panoramic views, and a sauna in a small cabin just a few meters from the main chalet.
If it's raining or snowing outside, the atmosphere becomes magical! You'll have all the comforts you need: plaidcocooning plaids and bathrobes, a plastic tray for your hiking boots, plenty of candles and a raclette machine just waiting for you.
There are plenty of drinks waiting for you in the fridge and kitchen: local gin from Ard'Gin, champagne, cava and some very good beers from the nearby Brasserie de Bellevaux. As mentioned above, 2 drinks (softs or beers) are free if you mention Let's Go My Love when booking.
Woodpecker Camp is located in the Eastern Townships, 10 minutes from Butgenbach, 1 hour from Liège and 1 hour from Aachen. Breakfast is not currently provided, so please bring a few groceries with you: bread to warm in the oven, eggs, fresh orange juice, organic spreads and yoghurts, for example. The kitchen is well designed.
For your evening meal, here are a few ideas: takeaway pizzas or pastas from Due Fratelli, a 5-minute drive away, crispy fries from Chez Alina (a small French fry shop on the main road) or a gourmet menu at the restaurant of the Bütgenbacher Hof, a beautiful 4* hotel nearby.
PS: if Woodpecker Camp is sold out, try your luck with its big brother: Woodpecker Lodge only 15 minutes away. It's the same owner (Vincent) and the same attention to detail.
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Mention Let's Go My Love when booking on our partner's official website and receive 2 free drinks in the chalet's mini-bar. Look at this image to see where to mention us.
Yes, it's not a Jacuzzi, but Woodpecker Camp has a Nordic bath on the terrace.
Not in principle, but if you have a very well-behaved little dog, ask Vincent, the owner.
Average prices start at around €249 per night on weekdays.
No, not a bathtub, but a very high-end shower.
Arrival is possible from 4 pm, and check-out is possible until 12 am.
No breakfast included, but a fully equipped kitchen with bean-to-cup coffee machine is available.
Yes, there's a magnificent stone fireplace.
Yes, you have a projector and a giant screen to watch your favorite series.