- "L'Écluse Simon" - Charming cottage -

Lovers of Tilff and its region, we wanted to protect the regional heritage by inviting you to discover "L'Écluse Simon", a unique place built by the architect Georges Hobé and with which we fell in love. While the Ecluse Simon has been completely renovated to offer all modern comforts, no structural transformation has been carried out in this house registered with the Walloon Regional Heritage. The space Built in 1904 by the architect Georges Hobé, the Ecluse Simon is located on a plot of 2200 square meters, the only one in Tilff offering direct access to the Ourthe river through the garden and without going through the ravel. The Ecluse enjoys a unique setting: it is surrounded by the Rocher Sainte-Anne, the Notre Dame de Brialmont Abbey and the Ourthe on one side and the Crêtes d'Esneux and its woods on the other. A rare charm offering a magnificent compromise to all nature lovers wishing to keep the comfort of proximity to shops and gourmet restaurants. Taken over by the Walloon Regional Heritage, it is one of the last vestiges of the old Ourthe Canal, initiated in the 19th century to facilitate trade between the Meuse and Moselle basins. Located in the beautiful small town of Tilff, the Simon Lock also borders a set of woods called "Les Crêtes d'Esneux", accessible directly on foot from the house. In the heart of the Blue Ardennes, you are also a few minutes drive from towns such as Stoumont, La Roche en Ardennes, Durbuy, the Baraque de Fraiture... THE HOUSE: On the ground floor: • A dining room • A living room with TV and open fire • Fully equipped and equipped kitchen • Shower room • A lobby • A toilet area On the 1st floor: • A large bedroom with: o A double bed 160 x 200 cm o A "daybed" that can be used as a reading area or converted into a single bed. • An intermediate bedroom with a double bunk bed (2 x 160 cm x 200 cm) • A small bedroom with a double bed 160 x 200 cm • A bathroom with bathtub and toilet. On the middle floor, a slope offers a very nice reading corner. In the cellar: - a cellar is converted into a games room and has a foosball table and darts. - another cellar is equipped with a washing machine, a dryer and a storage space for all the other games and toys available to you (soccer balls, volleyball game, children's games...) THE GARDEN: The vast garden features: - a petanque court. - a Barbecook Nestor wood or charcoal barbecue. - a hammock - 2 large dining tables. - garden seating and deckchairs The entire garden is equipped with studied lighting, including the petanque court. WELLNESS AREA: L'Ecluse Simon also has a sauna (4 people) and a Nordic bath (6 people), both of which are wood-fired. Very ecological and functional, the Sauna and the Nordic Bath are open access and open all year round: - All operating instructions will be available upon arrival. - The necessary wood will be available and freely accessible. - To ensure controlled use by our visitors, the wood level is checked before and after your departure. MISCELLANEOUS AMENITIES Available at the cellar: • A crib and mattress • An ironing board and iron. • A small toolbox • A first aid kit. • Outdoor games including: - Pétanque balls and jacks - Badminton - Dartboard - Soccer goal and ball - Volleyball - American Football RULES & CLEANLINESS To maintain the cleanliness and freshness of the premises: • We also provide cleaning equipment and cleaning products, which are available in the basement. • The main garbage cans are located at the entrance to the Ecluse Simon: gray garbage can for household waste and green for plants. RULES & CLEANLINESS To maintain the cleanliness and freshness of the premises, we kindly ask that you observe the following few rules: • Animal lovers, we wanted to offer our guests the opportunity to travel with their pets. However, for hygiene reasons and out of respect for our other visitors traveling without pets, we thank you for respecting the following 2 rules: - No pets allowed on the upper floors. - They must stay overnight in the furnished inner courtyard, which is heated if necessary. • If possible, we ask our visitors to remove their shoes before entering the upper floors. • We also provide cleaning materials and cleaning products, which are available in the basement. • The nearest glass recycling bin is in the square, close to the Tilff Bowling Alley Guest access Guests have access to the entire property and its garden. Other things to note MUSIC The house is equipped with a SONOS system available via Wi-Fi. To ensure the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, music is allowed only inside the house. PETANQUE COURT To highlight the remains of the lock, we built a pétanque court there. In the evening, you can also play there thanks to the LED lights that have been installed. BICYCLES "L'Ecluse Simon" also provides you with bikes for free so you can enjoy the area freely: • 10 adult bikes, including 1 equipped with a baby seat • 2 children's bikes between 110 and 150 cm For your safety, the following are also available onsite: • Helmets • Front/rear lights • Padlocks • Bike pumps and accessories; Please note that the bikes available free of charge are second-hand bikes. They are perfectly suited for recreational use. We try to keep them as functional as possible to allow our visitors to discover the surroundings. We are therefore sometimes forced to send the bikes out for maintenance or repair. Also, if you want to ensure the availability of the bikes and the number available, we invite you to contact us about this a few days before your arrival, so that we can organize ourselves as best as possible and accordingly. For daily use that is more intensive than "recreational", we encourage you to bring your own equipment. For the rental of electric bikes or "Beach Cruisers", we invite you to contact Lovely Bikes, located in Tilff and a rental specialist. BOARD GAMES L'Ecluse Simon has board games. They are open access and free. They are located in the sideboard in the dining room. RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE “A la cool”: • Yamas: New and in the center of Tilff, this restaurant offers modern, fresh, and gourmet Greek cuisine. • L'Amirauté: a Tilff classic on the banks of the Ourthe. Brasserie. 10 minutes by bike. • Place du Roi: New in Tilff with continuous service. 10 minutes by bike. • La Vita e Bella: Bona pasta! 10 minutes by bike • Aux Granges: On the banks of the Ourthe, about 5 minutes by car, ideal for having a drink while enjoying some tapas. • La Tartinerie: The best sandwiches around. For couples: • La Table Toquée (gourmet): 5 minutes by bike, a good restaurant if you want to enjoy a romantic dinner just steps from the house. • L'Héliport (gourmet): On the heights of Tilff, a must for good food. Car required. • Chez Sauvage (gourmet): Modern and fine cuisine. Car required. • L'Atelier: Located in Embourg, L'Atelier offers authentic cuisine in a pleasant setting. Car required. • Chez K: Simpler Italian cuisine in a pleasant setting. Car required. • L'Aubergine: A restaurant with quality that is as remarkable as it is variable. Just 2 steps from the house. • Cuisine et Nous: Authentic cuisine in a pleasant setting. 5 minutes by car. Meat: • La Barbecue de Jacky: Beers and red meats. Nightlife: • Bowling: In the center of Tilff • Bar: La Cane à Buse • Dance bar: Aux Granges • Friendly wine bar: L'Vino. • L'Écluse Simon: you're there. Shops: • Mery Vin: The best wine shop in the area, a few hundred meters from L'Écluse Simon • Supermarket: Intermarché in Tilff, 10 minutes by bike or 3 minutes by car. Open every day from 8:30 AM to 8 PM. Sunday from 8:30 AM to 6 PM • Delicatessen: in the center of Tilff, Neroli will delight you :-) THINGS TO SEE/DO Around L'Ecluse: • Tilff, its city center and its many gourmet restaurants. • The Ravel de l'Ourthe, to discover by bike or on foot. • La Boucle de l'Ourthe – a classified natural site, directly accessible via the Ravel - • The 19th-century Cistercian Abbey of Brialmont and its park, accessible on foot from L'Ecluse. • La Roche aux Faucons – one of the most stunning views in Belgium - • Les Crêtes d'Esneux and its woods, accessible on foot from L'Ecluse. Close to L'Ecluse: • Durbuy, the smallest town in Belgium • The Caves of Remouchamps • The Forestia wildlife park. • Le Monde d'Aywaille wildlife park • Namur and its citadel • Huy • Dinant • Houffalize and its nature • La Roche-en-Ardenne • Esneux and its walking trails • Stoumont - Very nice little town in the Ardennes. • Les Fagnes and its many walks • Ourthe Valley • The Amblève Valley • The Ninglinspo walk • Liège, the Princely City • Golf: Le Golf du Sart Tilman - 5 min drive - BREAKFAST OUTSIDE Located in Sprimont, "Juste un moment" offers breakfast delivery. Weekends only. OUTDOOR BRUNCH For great brunch ideas and locations, we invite you to browse the very comprehensive article by Boulettes Magazine. "8 brunches to be delivered or taken away in the Liège region"