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COMBLAIN-LA-TOUR EISCHEN,LUXEMBOURG

L’Hostellerie St-Roch An old post house is now Hotel de La Gaichel Behind the pink façade of
a solid, ivy-clad hotel on the edge of the this 19th-century building stretch vast grounds
Ardennes; its decking terrace overlooks the River bordered by a little river. The bedrooms all face
Ourthe. Rooms are decorated with tapestry the park, and the restaurant is bordered by a
fabrics, some chintz, and warm subdued colours. large, tree-shaded dining terrace. Guests can
The restaurant serves seasonal country cuisine. choose between activities such as golf and tennis,
N Vallée de l’Ourthe, 4180 Comblain-la-Tour. or simply enjoying the peace of this rural spot.
Map p137 E3. § (04) 369 1333. ` (04) 369 3131. N 8469 Eischen, Luxembourg. Map p137 F5. § 39 01
$ info@st-roch.be 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15. 29. ` 39 00 37. $ Gaichel@relaischateaux.com
÷ ∂ ¢ early Jan to mid-March; Mon, Tue except 0 b,l,d. Rooms 13. ∂¢ Sun night, Mon; 10 days
July, Aug. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ end Aug, 1 month Jan to Feb. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡¡
ECHTERNACH,LUXEMBOURG LANAKEN

Hotel Bel-Air This smooth four-star hotel is set La Butte Aux Bois De-stress in the Shiseido and
just outside the medieval town of Echternach, Thalgo beauty centres, cycle through the woods,
surrounded by a vast private park and forests, or simply unwind in this calm 1920s mansion
with splendid views to the Sûre valleys. The complete with lawns and lake. There’s a choice
original mansion house is practically hidden by of ‘castle’ rooms in the main building, or romantic
modern extensions, but inside all is deeply bedrooms in the house opposite. The second
soothing. Fine dining in the elegant dining room. round of breakfasts begins at 11am.
N route de Berdorf, 6409 Echternach, Luxembourg. N Paalsteenlaan 90, 3620 Lanaken.
Map p137 F5. § 72 93 83. ` 72 86 94. Map p137 E2. § (089) 739770. ` (089) 721647.
$ belair@pt.lu 0 b,l,d. Rooms 39. ∂¢ 2 weeks Jan. $ info@labutteauxbois.be 0 b,l,d. Rooms 41.
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ S÷ ∂ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡

DOMMELDANGE,LUXEMBOURG DE HAAN AAN ZEE
Hostellerie du Grunewald Gently old-fashioned Manoir Carpe Diem This seaside hotel has
hotel done out with Oriental carpets and recently been completely refurbished.
button-backed chairs. Gourmet restaurant. N Prins Karellaan 12, 8420 De Haan aan zee.
N 10-16 route d’Echternach, 1453 Dommeldange, Map p136 A1. § (059) 233220. ` (059) 233396.
Luxembourg. Map p137 F5. § 43 18 82. ` 42 06 46. $ manoircarpediem@hotmail.com 0 b,l.
0 b. Rooms 28. ¡¡ Rooms 15. ¡¡
GENT KASTERLEE
St Jorishof This guesthouse claims to be in De Watermolen A watermill turned hotel and
Europe’s oldest building (1228). Flemish restaurant serving traditional French cuisine.
specialities on the menu; helpful service. Bedrooms are modern and spacious.
N Botermarkt 2, 9000 Gent. Map p136 B2. N Houtum 61, 2460 Kasterlee. Map p137 D1.
§ (09) 224 2424. ` (09) 224 2640. $ courstgeorges@ § (014) 852 374. ` (014) 852 370. $ info@
skynet.be 0 b. Rooms 32. ¡¡ watermolen.be 0 b,l,d. Rooms 18. ¡¡