Question 1

How far are the Coo waterfalls from Stavelot?

Accepted Answer

The Coo waterfalls are about six kilometres from Stavelot, less than ten minutes by road. They are also easy to reach by bike along the Vennbahn beside the Amblève. On site there is a car park, a restaurant and a visitor centre.

Question 2

How much does a holiday home in Stavelot cost?

Accepted Answer

A holiday home for two to four people in Stavelot costs on average 75 to 120 euros a night. Larger houses for groups of eight to twelve people run from 140 to 220 euros a night. During the Formula 1 races at Spa-Francorchamps, accommodation is much in demand and books up fast.

Question 3

What is there to see in Stavelot?

Accepted Answer

The heart of the town is the historic abbey and its three museums: the Spa-Francorchamps circuit museum, a museum devoted to Saint Remaclus and an exhibition on the poet Guillaume Apollinaire. The old town is compact and easy to explore on foot. During Lent, the colourful carnival of the Blancs Moussis is well worth seeing.

Question 4

How far is Stavelot from Spa-Francorchamps?

Accepted Answer

The entrance to the circuit is about five kilometres from Stavelot, five minutes by road. Stavelot is thus one of the closest towns to the circuit and an excellent base for race weekends. During the Grands Prix and historic car races, holiday homes here book up quickly, so reserve well in advance.

Question 5

Are there family holiday homes in Stavelot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the area around Stavelot offers a good choice of family gîtes. Many houses have a fenced garden, several bedrooms and lie near the walking trails and the Amblève. With children, the trip to the Coo waterfalls and the Plopsa Coo park is a must.

Question 6

When does the Stavelot carnival take place?

Accepted Answer

The Stavelot Laetare falls three weeks before Easter, at mid-Lent, and is one of the oldest carnivals in Belgium. Its emblematic figures are the Blancs Moussis, silhouettes in white capes with long red noses, who shower the crowd with confetti. The festival lasts three days; book your accommodation well in advance to take part.

Question 7

How far is Stavelot from Brussels?

Accepted Answer

Stavelot is about 160 kilometres from Brussels: by the E40 and then the E42, allow around 1 hour 40. Liège is 45 minutes away, Aachen just under an hour. On the way you pass Spa and Francorchamps, and Malmedy as well as the High Fens are a quarter of an hour away: a single base is enough for the whole Amblève region.

Question 8

Can I bring my dog to Stavelot?

Accepted Answer

Dogs are welcome in several holiday homes in and around Stavelot; filter on pets allowed and check the house rules. The forests of the Amblève valley offer superb walks with a dog. In the nearby High Fens reserve strict rules apply: dogs are allowed only on a few marked trails, on a lead.

Our properties in Stavelot

Hirondelle

Aux Bouleaux

Les Chambres de La Vaulx-Renard

Gîte de Froidcour et Nid du Faucon

L' HORIZON Studios & Apparts

Au Coq et Fagnes La Fagne

Au Coq et Fagne La Coq

Au Cerf et fagnes

Chalet en Ardennes

Villa Les Noisetiers

Le Reve du Sanglier

Les Bruyères

Le Clapotis de l'Amblève

Le Flanelmont

Refuge des Hautes Fagnes

Cache-coeur

Agence en Douane

Vakantiewoning El Couleye

La Ferme des Fermiers

Gîte Wellnness Le Poirier

Chalet le Lucantier

Chalet Le Lucan

Rochers de Sy

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