- "L'Écluse Simon" - Charming cottage -

Lovers of Tilff and its region, we wanted to protect the regional heritage by offering you to discover "L 'Écluse Simon", a unique place built by Architect Georges Hobé that we fell in love with. 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 2200 square meter lot, the only one in Tilff offering direct access to the Ourthe River through the garden and without going through the ravel. The Ecluse benefits from a unique setting: it is surrounded by the Sainte-Anne Rock, 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 Ecluse Simon also borders a group of woods called "Les Crêtes d'Esneux", directly accessible 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, Baraque de Fraiture... THE HOUSE: On the ground floor: • A dining room • A living room with TV and open fireplace • A fully equipped kitchen. • A shower room • A hall • A toilet area On the 1st floor: • A large bedroom with: o A double bed 160 x 200 cm o A "day bed" also called a "sofa bed" used as a reading corner or can be converted into a single bed, also extendable into a double 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 mezzanine, a loft offers a very nice reading corner. In the basement, the house is equipped with a washing machine, dryer and storage space for all the games and toys at your disposal. THE GARDEN: The large garden has: - a petanque court. - a wood or charcoal Barbecook Nestor barbecue. - a hammock - 2 large dining tables. - garden seats and deckchairs The entire garden is equipped with well-designed lighting, including the pétanque court. WELLNESS AREA: L'Ecluse Simon also has a Sauna (4 people) and a Nordic Bath (6 people), both of which are wood-heated. Very ecological and functional, the Sauna and Nordic Bath are open access and open 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. - A contribution to the costs of using the Wellness equipment per use per equipment will be requested once there. (payment by bank transfer or cash) MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT At your disposal in the cellar: • A crib, its mattress, and all the crib sheets. • An ironing board and iron. • A small toolbox • A first aid kit. • Outdoor games including: - Pétanque balls and jacks - Badminton - Dart board - Soccer goal and ball - Volleyball - American Football Guest access Guests have access to the entire property and its garden. Other things to note MUSIC The house is equipped with SONOS system available via Wifi. The house also has a JBL Party Box and its microphone: ideal for practicing karaoke. In order to ensure the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, if music is allowed, the sound volume must obviously remain acceptable and respect our neighborhood. Especially outside but also inside the house, we thank you for paying special attention to this point. PETANQUE LAND In order to showcase the remains of the lock, we built a pétanque court. In the evening, you can also play there thanks to the bright LEDs installed. KAYAKING "L’Ecluse Simon" and the company XtremeBelgium provide you with 1 inflatable kayak for 2 people (Aquaglide Brand) available on request. Great for discovering the area or the region along the water! BIKES "L’Ecluse Simon" also offers bikes to freely enjoy the area: • 10 adult bikes including 1 equipped with a baby seat • 1 child bike < 150 cm • 1 child bike between 110 and 150 cm For your safety, are also available onsite: • Helmets • Front / back lights • Locks • Bike pumps and accessories Please note, the bikes available are second hand bikes. They're perfect for recreational use. We aim to keep them as functional as possible to allow our visitors to discover the surroundings. This means that we sometimes have to send the bikes for maintenance or repair. Also, if you want to ensure the availability of the bikes and their number available, we invite you to contact us on this point a few days before your arrival, so that we can best organize ourselves and accordingly. For daily and more intensive use than "recreational", we invite 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 specialist in rentals. SOCIETE 'S GAMES L’Ecluse Simon has board games. They are located in the dining room secretary. RESTAURANTS AND GOING OUT "A la cool": • Yamas: New and in the center of Tilff, this restaurant offers modern, fresh and gourmet Greek cuisine. • L’Amirauté: a Tilffois classic on the edge of Ourthe. Brewery. 10 minute bike ride. • Place du Roi: New in Tilff and 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 a drink snacking a few tapas. • La Tartinerie: The best corner sandwiches. As a couple: • La Table Toqué (gastro): 5 min by bike, a good table if you want to enjoy a romantic dinner just a short walk from the house. • L’Héliport (gastro): On the heights of Tilff, a must-see of good food. Car required. • Chez Sauvage (gastro): Modern and fine kitchen. Car required. • L’Atelier: Located in Embourg, the Atelier offers authentic cuisine in a pleasant setting. Car required. • Chez K: Simpler Italian cuisine in a pleasant setting. Car required. • Aubergine: Restaurant with both remarkable and fluctuating quality. 2 steps from the house. • Kitchen and Us: Authentic cuisine in a pleasant setting. 5 minutes by car. Around a meat: • Jacky's BBQ: Beers and red meats. Nightlife: • Bowling: At the center of Tilff • Bar: La Cane à Buse • Dancing 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 the Écluse Simon • Supermarket: Intermarché de Tilff, 10 min by bike or 3 minutes by car. Open every day from 08:30 - 20:00. Sundays from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm • Caterer: in the center of Tilff, Neroli will delight you:-) PLACES TO SEE /DO Around l 'Ecluse: • Tilff, its city center and its many gourmet restaurants. • Ravel de l 'Ourthe, to discover by bike or on foot. • La Boucle de l 'Ourthe – classified natural site, accessible directly by the Ravel - • The 19th century Cistercian Abbey of Brialmont and its park, accessible by walking from the Ecluse. • La Roche aux Faucons – one of the best viewpoints in Belgium - • Les Crêtes d 'Esneux and its woods, accessible by walking from the Ecluse. Close to l 'Ecluse: • Durbuy, Belgium's smallest town • Les Grottes de Remouchamps • The animal perimeter of Forestia. • La Roche en Ardennes • Esneux and its walking tours • Stoumont - Very cute little Ardennes town. • Les Fagnes and its many walks • Valley of Ourthe • Valley of Amblève • Ninglinspo Walking Tour • Cork, Cité Princière • Golf: Le Golf du Sart Tilman - 5 min by car - EXTERIOR BREAKFAST Located in Sprimont, “Just a moment” offers breakfast on delivery. Weekend Only. OUTDOOR BRUNCH For great ideas and Brunch addresses, we invite you to browse the very complete article by Boulettes Magazine. "8 Brunchs to be delivered or taken in the Liégeoise region"