Holiday homes for large groups in Belgium

Belgium has a wide range of large holiday homes for groups of ten to thirty people. Whether it is a family celebration, a weekend with friends or a company outing: there is almost always a suitable property. The Ardennes are the most popular destination, with converted castles, farmhouse gîtes and large villas with extensive outdoor space. The Kempen and the Flemish Ardennes offer alternatives for those who prefer to stay in Flanders.

Renting one large house together has its advantages. You are together as a group, without being tied to hotel schedules or restaurant reservations. Those who want to cook, cook. Those who want to be outside, go outside. Everyone goes to bed when it suits them.

For a group stay, the ratio between sleeping places, bathrooms and communal space matters more than the total number of square metres. A rule of thumb: count on at least one bathroom per four to six people. For two families travelling together, separate sleeping wings or distinct floors are a real plus, so that everyone has their own peace in the evening.

Also look at the dining table and the kitchen. Cooking for twelve people at once calls for a spacious kitchen with a large oven, enough cutlery and a table where everyone fits. A property that accommodates ten people on paper but has only one bathroom and a small kitchen soon feels cramped. Read the floor plan if it is available and count the bathrooms.

The Ardennes are by far the most popular destination for large groups. You will find converted castles, spacious farmhouse gîtes and large chalets with extensive outdoor space, often with a private pool or a large garden. Durbuy, La Roche-en-Ardenne and the Semois valley are favourite bases for an active weekend of walking, cycling or kayaking.

Those who prefer to stay in Flanders find renovated farmhouses full of character in the Flemish Ardennes and spacious bungalows and holiday farms amid nature in the Kempen. These regions are closer to the major cities, which is handy when not everyone comes from far. At the coast, large properties for a whole group are scarcer, but they exist for those who want a beach day with the whole company.