Holiday homes for 8 people in Belgium
A holiday home for 8 people in Belgium, whether a chalet, gîte, country house or large bungalow, is the category where privacy and shared space become equally important. Two families travelling together want to gather sociably in the evening, but also have their own sleeping quarters. The most spacious chalets and gîtes in the Ardennes solve this with separate sleeping wings or separate floors. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are a minimum.
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What you really need in a home for eight is a large kitchen. Cooking for eight people takes space: a long worktop, a large oven, a fridge that can cope and a dining table where everyone can sit side by side. Chalets in the Ardennes with semi-professional kitchens are extremely popular with groups of friends. Add a barbecue, a jacuzzi or an outdoor pool and you have the basis for a strong weekend away.
The Ardennes have by far the best choice for groups of eight: spacious farmhouses, renovated country houses and chalet-style homes around Durbuy, La Roche, Bouillon and Vresse-sur-Semois. But the Campine also has more modern bungalows and the Flemish Ardennes picturesque gîtes for eight. Renting a chalet for 8 people in the Ardennes is often cheaper per person than a comparable option in the Campine or on the coast.
Ideal for
Two families together, group of friends
Popular destinations
Ardennes, Campine, Flemish Ardennes
Typical
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen
Popular extras
Pool, sauna, large terrace
Chalet, gîte or holiday home: which do you choose for 8 people?
For 8 people, a **chalet in the Ardennes** is the most sought-after choice: usually two floors, four bedrooms, a large living space with an open fire and a garden with a pool or jacuzzi. A **gîte** (a holiday home in French-speaking Belgium) is often a renovated farmhouse with more character, ideal for groups looking for peace and authenticity. A **holiday home** in Flanders or the Campine tends to have a modern feel, a single-storey layout and is more practical for families with children. A **country house** is the larger variant, often with several lounges and a generous garden, typical for two families together.
What makes a home for 8 people work for two families?
Two families together need a home that combines space and privacy. At least four bedrooms, two separate bathrooms and a large living area. A wing or floor per family is ideal, but not always available. Also check whether there is a separate play corner for the children in the house or garden, so they are not constantly with the adults. Many chalets and gîtes in the Ardennes offer a converted attic floor for children or teenagers.
Popular destinations for larger groups
In the Ardennes, many former farmhouses and country houses have been converted into spacious holiday homes for eight to ten people. They combine authentic charm with modern amenities. The Campine offers more modern homes in a flat landscape, ideal if cycling is the main activity.
Tips for booking with two families
Agree in advance how you split the costs: does everyone pay an equal share, or do you account for the number of children? Also check whether the home has a washing machine and dryer. With two families the laundry piles up quickly. And check the parking: for eight people there are at least two cars, often three.