Charming house in the woods with private wellness

Cozy forest cottage with private Jacuzzi and outdoor sauna, 30 minutes from Antwerp. Ideal for couples or a small family who want to combine a city trip with peace and nature. The accommodation is located on a beautiful natural ribbon that invites you to hike, bike and explore. In the evening, you can enjoy the wellness facilities in complete privacy, exclusively for guests. Perfect for those who need quality time, comfort and resources in a green environment. Free parking and WiFi included. The space Welcome to this charming and completely renovated accommodation (2017), located on the picturesque anti-tank canal of Schilde – a unique, wooded area where you can spot numerous water birds. Here you can enjoy peace, comfort and privacy in a prime location close to Antwerp. The house (120 m²) is completely private for you and offers access to a spacious garden, wellness facilities and direct connection to nature. Inside, a warm living room with wood-burning stove, sitting area, dining table and desk awaits. Next, you will find a fully equipped kitchen overlooking the backyard and forest. On the ground floor is also a separate toilet. Upstairs there is a spacious master bedroom with sitting area, smart TV (Netflix & Disney+) and views of the greenery. The adjoining bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower, toilet and sink. There is also a second, smaller bedroom with a crib and changing table. A comfortable air bed can be added here on request. Outside, you can completely relax on the spacious terrace with private Jacuzzi for 3 people, surrounded by woods for complete discretion. In addition, there is an outdoor sauna with wood stove, available on request (€30 per use). For those who want to explore the area, women's and men's bicycles (Kettler) are available, as well as an inflatable canoe that allows you to sail on the canal nearby. This stay is perfect for couples or young families who want to relax, connect with nature and enjoy pure privacy and comfort – just half an hour from the city. Guest access Accessibility to the cottage: The most comfortable way to reach the location is still by car. Direct parking is provided in front of the blue gate of the cottage. There is public transportation (line bus) to the Schilde village, after which you still have to walk a few kilometers to the cottage. On site, 2 decent bicycles are provided (Kettler brand) with shopping bag if you wish to explore the area by bike. Access for the disabled: Guests have access to all the rooms. The cottage has a fairly steep staircase to the 1st floor, and there is also a staircase from the backyard to the woods. The accommodation is less ideal for people with limited mobility. A luxury inflatable bed can be placed in the living room for less mobile partners. Exclusive access for guests: The access includes a spacious living room downstairs with dining table and sofa, kitchen, bedroom upstairs of 33m2 with sofa and television and connecting bathroom with spacious walk-in shower. Furthermore, the terrace with Jacuzzi and outdoor sauna is also exclusively accessible to tenants. Other things to note Due to the ever-increasing energy costs, I would like guests to be cost-conscious about their energy consumption on site. There are 3 options for heating the cottage: gas via central heating, electric stoves and 2 wood stoves (1 upstairs and 1 downstairs). The daily rent includes the use of central heating: only for wood there is a limited allowance: BASKET OF WOOD: €15 (consisting of fine kindling wood and larger blocks of wood, matches and wood wool) - Please note: please request in advance! Both the upper and lower floors have high-quality parquet. Unfortunately, it is sensitive to scratches and therefore I cannot allow pets. There is no physical reception with the host. Check-in is easy through the key safe at the back door. The code will be forwarded before arrival. As a host, I am continuously available through the Airbnb app. No breakfast is provided by the host. There are several good bakers in the village (Delafaille) as well as other delicatessens (on the Turnhoutsebaan in Schilde).