Summary:
Discover Ghent in this 2-bed duplex, ideal for families. Close to the historic heart and train station that offers easy travel. Both bedrooms include their own terrace. The kitchen leading to the living space with a wooden dining table, TV area, and city views enhance the living experience. Character-filled and stylish, this retreat promises comfort and tranquility. Book now for an unforgettable stay in the heart of Ghent.
The Space:
Step into this charming 2-bedroom duplex apartment in Ghent and prepare to be swept off your feet. Perfect for families seeking an unforgettable getaway, this delightful abode is ideally located close to the heart of the historic city. And if you're a fan of convenient travel, you're in luck! This gem is also just a stone's throw away from the train station that will easily get you to every big city in Belgium.
Upon entering the apartment, you step into a fully equipped modern kitchen that seamlessly connects both the inviting living space and the first bedroom, offering storage and a charming terrace. The living area features a stunning wooden dining table, offering an ideal setting to unwind after a day exploring the captivating city of Ghent. Sink into the comfortable couch and enjoy watching TV, or, if the allure of the cityscape still beckons, take a seat by the window, providing a picturesque view of Ghent's rooftops.
Moving on from the living room, descend to the ground floor of this duplex apartment, where a well-appointed bathroom awaits, complete with a washing machine, dryer, contemporary shower, and lavatory. On this level, you'll discover the second bedroom, which comes with an ensuite modern bathroom, a walk-in dressing area, and access to a second charming terrace.
This apartment is filled with character and style, making you feel right at home from the moment you step inside. With its cozy living spaces and well-appointed bedrooms, you'll find comfort and tranquility at every turn.
When flying in or travelling from abroad, you can make good use of the "flixbus" stop at 300m from the apartment. This bus gives access to and from different airports in Belgium as well as its big cities. More information can be found on the website "flixbus".
So, why wait? Book your stay in this fabulous duplex apartment today and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. Ghent is calling, and this charming retreat is waiting to welcome you with open arms.
Note: The stairs leading to the bedroom and bathroom are steep.
Guest Access:
We're excited to welcome you and make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
GUEST ACCOMMODATION ACCESS:
Guests have the entire accommodation to themselves.
EXTRA GUEST ACCOMMODATION ACCESS NOTES:
There are no other guest access notes that could impact your stay.
The Neighborhood:
Ghent is charmingly historic and spicy contemporary. Ghent is alive and worth a weekend away, it is also an ideal last minute city trip. Quirky Ghent breathes history and offers you a fascinating cultural cocktail filled to the brim with trendy and modern city life. During your city trip, don't miss the opportunity to admire the world-famous masterpiece The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, by the Van Eyck brothers.
Stroll through Ghent's city center and you will immediately understand the many tourist prizes and international praise. Nowhere else can you flash from the 14th to the 21st century (and back!), so quickly without even having the feeling that something is not right. According to the National Geographic Traveler Magazine, Ghent is the most authentic historical city in the world that is bustling with life.
Close to the beautiful castle of Gravensteen, you board a boat that will take you along the most beautiful places in Ghent. You will travel through time through the fascinating history of medieval Ghent and sail past historic buildings and architecture. Admire the famous three towers of Ghent, the various medieval churches and monasteries, the birthplace of Emperor Charles V of Spain, the stately guild halls, a breathtaking castle and much more.
Closer to the apartment you will find some very nice food options, for example "De dikke ziel" for a quick snack, breakfast or lunch and further down the road you can find a dining option in restaurant "De raaf".
Highlights:
Marvel at Saint Baafs Cathedral, the Belfry and Saint Nicholas' Church
Discover the old craftsmen's guildhalls
Admire the impressive castle Gravensteen and the Prinsenhof
Sail from the old “Vismarkt” to the even older “Vleeshal”
Glide through the Old Port of Ghent with it’s dockside and warehouses
Shopping in Ghent is wonderful. Ghent has the largest shopping and walking area in Belgium and a diverse range of markets and shops. All this within a stone's throw of each other. In Ghent you will find the large well-known clothing stores next to authentic boutiques. Every first Sunday of the month you can shop in Ghent during the shopping Sundays. The shops are closed on all other Sundays and public holidays.
You can easily combine your city trip to Ghent with one of the seaside resorts on the Flemish coast. Knokke, Blankenberge and Ostend are a stone's throw away. You can also combine a stay in Ghent with a trip to cities like Antwerp and Brussels.
Ghent is easily reachable by car and train.
For more detailed information we refer to the websites “visitgent” en “dekust”.
Getting Around:
ACCESSIBILITY:
You can easily reach the accommodation by car, public transport and taxi.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
For bus transport, please refer to the website “delijn”.
For train transport, please refer to the website “belgiantrain” or “nmbs”
For tram transport, please refer to the website “dekusttram” or “delijn”.
The Belgium coast is served by the Kusttram, which traverses the entire Belgian coast from Knokke to De Panne.
PARKING:
For all parking information, we refer you to the website “seety”. This website will clearly show the parking options when entering the accommodation address. It shows parking costs, the possible durations and even public (underground) parking options if available.
EXTRA GETTING AROUND NOTES:
There are no other getting around notes that could impact your stay.
Other Things to Note:
The property owner has appointed Huswell to support them before, during and after your stay. Thanks to Huswell, the owner can give all guests the best experience possible. It’s important to note that If you reserve this accommodation, you conclude an agreement with the owner and not with Huswell. In this context, Huswell is only a service provider to the owner and supports the owner with the rental of this accommodation. For more information about Huswell, we refer you to our profile!
The price as determined when booking your stay includes the use of the accommodation and the furniture and household effects present, as well as consumption (water, heating, electricity, telecommunications and other facilities) and cleaning after check-out. The Accommodation is fully furnished, whereby 90% of the price refers to the property and 10% to the furniture. You can optionally purchase certain products and services from Huswell, which Huswell provides in it’s own name and on it’s own account.
LINEN AND TOWELS IS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER:
The owner of this accommodation provides high-quality bed and bath linen as part of the reservation total upon confirmation. One set of bed and bath linen per person, per stay. More can be ordered during your stay.
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS:
The owner does provide a few kitchen essentials that will cover the first few days of your stay. This includes standard essentials such as coffee cups, tea, sugar, olive oil, salt & pepper, hand soap, dish detergent, one kitchen towel, cloth and sponge, one roll of kitchen paper, and one garbage bag. We also provide a few dishwasher tablets if a dishwasher is available.
HYGIENE ESSENTIALS:
The owner does provide a few hygiene essentials that will cover the first few days of your stay. This includes luxurious bathroom essentials such as shampoo, shower gel and hand soap. Toilet paper is also provided in the toilets.
CLEANING:
The accommodation has been professionally cleaned and prepared. After your check-out, the cleaning and inspection of the accommodation are included in the price. However, we do ask all guests to leave the accommodation in a tidy state to respect our hard-working cleaning colleagues.
INSPECTIONS:
The accommodation has been inspected as well as possible after previous guests' check-out and will be again inspected after your check-out.
MAINTENANCE:
The accommodation is maintained as good as possible, and any defect or damage should be reported immediately. If any maintenance issues arise, we ask for patience and understanding. The owner and Huswell will do their best to solve any issue as soon as possible.
EXTRA OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
There are no other things to note that could impact your stay.
