Green rolling landscape in the Hageland around Leuven

Our properties in the Leuven area

Green hills of the Hageland, abbeys and cycling routes in Brabant

15 properties found

Etsrike, holiday home in Halen, Haspengouw
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Etsrike

📍 Halen, Limburg

31 km from Leuven area

👥 20 guests🛏️ 8 beds.🚿 6 baths.

€473 / night

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Room8 Glamping, holiday home in Huldenberg
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4.9(15)

Room8 Glamping

📍 Huldenberg, Flemish Brabant

12 km from Leuven area

👥 2 guests🛏️ 1 beds.🚿 1 baths.

€299 / night

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Le Paddock, holiday home in Lubbeek, Vlaanderen
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Le Paddock

📍 Lubbeek, Flemish Brabant

13 km from Leuven area

👥 10 guests🛏️ 4 beds.🚿 3 baths.

Price on request

Bella Vie, holiday home in Haacht, Vlaanderen
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Bella Vie

📍 Haacht, Flemish Brabant

13 km from Leuven area

👥 4 guests🛏️ 2 beds.🚿 1 baths.

€205 / night

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B&S ´t Houten Huisje, holiday home in Hoeilaart, Vlaanderen
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4.6(10)

B&S ´t Houten Huisje

B&B

📍 Hoeilaart, Flemish Brabant

20 km from Leuven area

👥 2 guests🚿 1 baths.

€85 / night

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Huis 14, holiday home in Mechelen, Vlaanderen
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Huis 14

📍 Mechelen, Antwerp

22 km from Leuven area

👥 6 guests🛏️ 2 beds.🚿 1 baths.

€225 / night

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Eik en Droom - Romantische Glamping & Breakfast, holiday home in Neerlinter, Vlaanderen
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Eik en Droom - Romantische Glamping & Breakfast

📍 Neerlinter, Flemish Brabant

24 km from Leuven area

👥 2 guests🛏️ 1 beds.🚿 1 baths.

€120 / night

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HiKE, BiKE & TWiKE, holiday home in Ezemaal, Haspengouw
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4.5(8)

HiKE, BiKE & TWiKE

📍 Ezemaal, Flemish Brabant

25 km from Leuven area

👥 30 guests🛏️ 2 beds.🚿 4 baths.

€750 / night

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Sheela Farm, holiday home in Reet, Vlaanderen
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5(46)

Sheela Farm

📍 Reet, Antwerp

30 km from Leuven area

👥 8 guests🛏️ 4 beds.🚿 2 baths.

€333 / night

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Gîte St-Germain, holiday home in Waterloo
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5(21)

Gîte St-Germain

📍 Waterloo, Walloon Brabant

30 km from Leuven area

👥 2 guests🛏️ 1 beds.🚿 1 baths.

€90 / night

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AuxiliumWellness, holiday home in Grobbendonk, Campine
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5(41)

AuxiliumWellness

📍 Grobbendonk, Antwerp

32 km from Leuven area

👥 2 guests🛏️ 1 beds.🚿 1 baths.🐕 1

€225 / night

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Domus Dunes, holiday home in Grobbendonk, Campine
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Domus Dunes

📍 Grobbendonk, Antwerp

32 km from Leuven area

👥 4 guests🛏️ 2 beds.🚿 2 baths.

€210 / night

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Twee kamers in Reet, holiday home in Reet, Vlaanderen
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Twee kamers in Reet

B&B

📍 Reet, Antwerp

34 km from Leuven area

👥 4-8 guests🛏️ 1 room

€100 / night

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Estate of Mind, holiday home in Velm, Haspengouw
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Estate of Mind

📍 Velm, Limburg

34 km from Leuven area

👥 8 guests🛏️ 4 beds.🚿 2 baths.🐕 2

€330 / night

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Design ecolodge Huis van Hout, holiday home in Herk-de-Stad, Haspengouw
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4.7(66)

Design ecolodge Huis van Hout

📍 Herk-de-Stad, Limburg

35 km from Leuven area

👥 4 guests🛏️ 2 beds.🚿 1 baths.🐕 1

€230 / night

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Popular destinations
Leuven, Diest, Tienen, Aarschot
Ideal for
Cycling, walking, abbeys, culture
Type of accommodation
Farmhouses, cottages, country houses
Province
Flemish Brabant

Leuven is a university town with a lively centre, an impressive town hall and a rich brewing tradition. But anyone who rents a holiday home in the Leuven area also finds the quiet, green side of Flemish Brabant: the Hageland with its hills, ponds and orchards, the Dijle valley with its riverine woods and wet meadows, and the Brabant Ardennes to the south.

The Hageland is one of the least known but most endearing regions of Flanders. Places such as Tienen, Aarschot, Diest and Zoutleeuw rest in a rolling landscape crossed by long cycling routes. Averbode Abbey, one of the most impressive Premonstratensian abbeys in Belgium, stands in the heart of the Hageland and is worth a visit. The area around Aarschot and the Demer valley draws walkers and nature lovers.

Holiday homes in the Leuven area take many forms: renovated farmhouses in the Hageland, rural cottages in the Dijle valley or family houses within cycling distance of Leuven's lively centre. An hour from Brussels, the region is also ideal for anyone who wants to combine the capital with a stay in the green.

Frequently asked questions about the Leuven area

What is the Hageland and why choose it as a destination?
The Hageland is the region north-east of Leuven, with places such as Tienen, Aarschot, Diest and Zoutleeuw. The landscape is rolling, with ponds, small woods and orchards. It is one of the least touristy areas of Flanders, which makes it appealing to anyone truly seeking peace. The cycling node network links every village and is perfectly signposted.
Are there good cycling routes around Leuven?
Yes, the Leuven area has an extensive node network. The Dijleland cycle route and the Hageland routes are popular. From Leuven you can cycle through the Dijle valley to Oud-Heverlee or through the Heverlee forest to Neerijse. The flat stretch along the Dijle suits beginners and families well.
Can the Leuven area be reached from Brussels or Antwerp?
Leuven lies just 25 kilometres from Brussels, half an hour along the E40. From Antwerp allow an hour via the E40 and the A3. By train, Leuven is linked to Brussels on a very frequent line. The region therefore lends itself well to a long weekend with Brussels as a day trip.
Is the Leuven area suitable for families with children?
Certainly. The Hageland offers quiet cycling routes, Averbode Abbey has a visitor centre, and places such as Diest and Tienen have friendly centres for a day out. The Dijle valley offers superb nature with streams where children play to their hearts' content. Holiday homes in the region often have large gardens.
What should you not miss in Leuven itself?
The Flamboyant Gothic town hall on the Grote Markt is among the finest in Europe. The Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998, deserves a quiet walk. The AB InBev brewery has its origins in Leuven and several local breweries offer tours. The botanical garden and the university library round off the visit.
Can you taste wine in the Hageland?
Yes, the Hageland is a genuine wine region: in 1997 it became the first Belgian region to receive a protected designation of origin for its wine. White grape varieties ripen mainly on the southern slopes of the hills, and several estates around Aarschot and Rotselaar hold tastings and tours, often on summer weekends. Check the estates' websites for visiting days.
Can I bring my dog to the Leuven area?
In many holiday homes in the Hageland dogs are welcome; filter on pets allowed and check the house rules. The sunken lanes, orchards and woods of the area are a wonderful place to walk with a dog, and in the Heverlee and Meerdaal forests near Leuven your companion is also allowed, on a lead.
When is the best time for the Leuven area?
Spring is the highlight: the orchards of the Hageland bloom and the cycling routes look their best. Summer brings terraces and wine estate visits, autumn gilds the sunken lanes and vineyards. Leuven itself is worth a visit all year; note that the town is noticeably livelier during the academic year.

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