The 8-person holiday home Chez Mamy is located in Aubel, a Belgian village with a rich history. The holiday home is part of Château La Driesch. Adjacent to a large garden park with ancient trees, located in the heart of a picturesque landscape, this former gentlemen’s farmstead is the perfect place to relax, enjoy nature, and recharge.
Then and now
Farmhouse La Driesch was built in the 18th century. In the second half of the 19th century, a donjon with heavy cast-iron balustrades was added and the property was labelled a chateau. Lillyjan and Bert instantly fell in love when they saw the chateau for the first time and are now its proud owners. They had the right wing renovated in 2011 and the middle part in 2016, so that the chateau could be converted into several holiday homes. In holiday home Chez Mamy you can still find many authentic elements, like the terrazzo floor, the panelling and the wooden staircase in the hall, the ancient wooden floors in the bedrooms and the special tiled wall in the kitchen.
Let's take a look inside
After entering the home, you will find yourself in a remarkable hallway. From here you can walk into the living room, where you will find a lovely sitting area with wood-burning stove and a long wooden dining table with beautiful velvet chairs. A big window connects the living room to the kitchen, so that everyone feels included in the group. The spacious kitchen is very suitable for extensive cooking, as it is equipped with all conveniences including a 4-burner hob, convection oven, microwave, large refrigerator, Senseo coffee machine and dishwasher.
The first floor of the holiday home has two spacious family rooms with a double bed and an original three-quarter bed. These bedrooms can sleep two adults and two children (up to 12 years) or three adults. The first floor also has a luxurious bathroom with walk-in shower, sink, and toilet. The second floor has a cosy, en-suite double bedroom with bath, shower, and toilet.
Outdoor space
Chez Mamy has a lovely private terrace at the front. You also have access to the beautiful garden park with a majestic oak tree, Lebanese pine, sweet chestnut tree, and walnut tree. The trees are illuminated in the evening and look absolutely enchanting. The garden is perfect for strolls, having a picnic, playing football, or just relaxing with a book. The children can enjoy the playhouse, football goal, and go-kart.
Chez Mamy feels like a second home where you would ideally stay the whole year round. In spring you will inhale the scent of blossom and in summer the scent of hay. Besides, you have the opportunity to pick nature's fruits: currants in June, cherries and plums in July, pears and apples in September and quinces in October. Just before winter arrives, you can still collect some sweet chestnuts and walnuts.
Outdoor pool
During the summer season (from May to September) all guests of Château La Driesch can enjoy the heated outdoor pool. This pool (which is 4 metres wide, 12 metres long and 1.5 metres deep) is open from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 and 16:30.
Larger group?
Groups of more than eight are advised to book Chez Mamy in combination with the holiday home Chez Miel next door. These holiday homes are rented together under the name Château La Driesch.