We had two good weeks in Rotselaar. The De Munck’s house is cosy, and is well decorated with a mix of modern design and antique items. The garden is...
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Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 02/Jan/2025
We are a family of four, with two daughters.
Lien (48), Bert (50), Marthe (17) and Wies (12)
Additional languages spoken
English, French
Affinities
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts
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Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Professor Geschiedenis
Our pets
2 konijnen
philippe
France
Charlotte
France
We had two good weeks in Rotselaar. The De Munck’s house is cosy, and is well decorated with a mix of modern design and antique items. The garden is...
Read More...We had two good weeks in Rotselaar. The De Munck’s house is cosy, and is well decorated with a mix of modern design and antique items. The garden is private with many plants. There is also a summer outside kitchen to enjoy warm evenings. Rotselaar has a lake which has a beach and a windsurfing club, this is easily accessible from the house on foot. The village is ideally placed to visit Belgium. We had many excursions including several hikes, a trip to Waterloo, Antwerp, Brussels and Leuven. Belgium is extremely rich in european history and we enjoyed visiting museums. Bert and Lien were very helpful and recommended places of interest, restaurants and left us detailed guides of things to do and discover. We gladly took their advice and were not disappointed. They communicated well with us before and during our exchange and left our house in a good condition, clean and tidy. A home exchange with them is recommended.
Read Less...Maria
Germany
Dear Bert, thanks for the great time! The house has a very nice atmosphere and a beautiful garden to relax. It is good located to bike, visit beautif...
Read More...Dear Bert, thanks for the great time! The house has a very nice atmosphere and a beautiful garden to relax. It is good located to bike, visit beautiful cities and having a great time in the nature. The familiy De Munk were wonderful hosts, the communication was very easy. I hope to be able to return one day! Best wishes Maria
Read Less...Peter & Julie
United Kingdom
Bert & Lien have been fantastic hosts: their home was cosy, clean and welcoming and they have been very friendly and helpful with providing informatio...
Read More...Bert & Lien have been fantastic hosts: their home was cosy, clean and welcoming and they have been very friendly and helpful with providing information about the house and their area. Rotselaar has a lovely lake and amenities and is a fantastic base for exploring many beautiful Belgian towns, either by car or by train, as well as many attractions such as zoos and theme parks.
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We live in a cosy, spacious family house (300 m² living space) with a large private garden (4 a 80 ca). The house is renovated and has all modern facilities, including two large separated study rooms with wifi, a gymroom with waterrower, two bath rooms, two living rooms (with tv and cable), three sleeping rooms etc. Our garden is green and a bit wild, but with a large terrace and a covered patio. A maximum of privacy is guaranteed.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our house is situated a really quiet neighborhood and an area which invites to walk, bike and swim. About 500 meters from our door, there is a small lake with a comfy beach - perfect for both swimmers and families with children. Near the beach, you will find a tavern and a broad range of sports facilities - including a brand new indoor swimming pool, a surfing club, fishing amenities etc. Starting from the lake, nature lovers will find several routes for walking or biking, from short family-friendly paths up to heavy tracks for mountain bikers. (Although Flanders is a rather flat region, in and around Rotselaar there are unique hills with interesting tracks passing through nature reserves.)
Despite the green environment, a bakery, cafés and restaurants etc. are within walking distance as well (less than 500 m). The grocery's and super market can be reached by bike (about 2 km). Via the River Demer, you can easily visit the charming small village of Werchter by bike.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The trump card of our home is that it is situated in a green and quiet environment while at the same time close to lively cities like Leuven, Brussels and Mechelen. Similar to Bruges and Ghent, these cities have a rich medieval heritage, which makes strolling through them an exotic and at the same time homey experience. Of course, these cities offer a wide variety of cultural and leisure possibilities too - with Leuven being home to an internationally renowned university and Brussels being the capital of Europe.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
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Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 02/Jan/2025
We are a family of four, with two daughters.
Lien (48), Bert (50), Marthe (17) and Wies (12)
Additional languages spoken
English, French
Affinities
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Professor Geschiedenis
Our pets
2 konijnen
philippe
France
Charlotte
France
We had two good weeks in Rotselaar. The De Munck’s house is cosy, and is well decorated with a mix of modern design and antique items. The garden is...
Read More...We had two good weeks in Rotselaar. The De Munck’s house is cosy, and is well decorated with a mix of modern design and antique items. The garden is private with many plants. There is also a summer outside kitchen to enjoy warm evenings. Rotselaar has a lake which has a beach and a windsurfing club, this is easily accessible from the house on foot. The village is ideally placed to visit Belgium. We had many excursions including several hikes, a trip to Waterloo, Antwerp, Brussels and Leuven. Belgium is extremely rich in european history and we enjoyed visiting museums. Bert and Lien were very helpful and recommended places of interest, restaurants and left us detailed guides of things to do and discover. We gladly took their advice and were not disappointed. They communicated well with us before and during our exchange and left our house in a good condition, clean and tidy. A home exchange with them is recommended.
Read Less...Maria
Germany
Dear Bert, thanks for the great time! The house has a very nice atmosphere and a beautiful garden to relax. It is good located to bike, visit beautif...
Read More...Dear Bert, thanks for the great time! The house has a very nice atmosphere and a beautiful garden to relax. It is good located to bike, visit beautiful cities and having a great time in the nature. The familiy De Munk were wonderful hosts, the communication was very easy. I hope to be able to return one day! Best wishes Maria
Read Less...Peter & Julie
United Kingdom
Bert & Lien have been fantastic hosts: their home was cosy, clean and welcoming and they have been very friendly and helpful with providing informatio...
Read More...Bert & Lien have been fantastic hosts: their home was cosy, clean and welcoming and they have been very friendly and helpful with providing information about the house and their area. Rotselaar has a lovely lake and amenities and is a fantastic base for exploring many beautiful Belgian towns, either by car or by train, as well as many attractions such as zoos and theme parks.
Read Less...Ideal location for visiting Belgium!
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