Our story
From our family to yours, welcome to Gîte La Chouette.
Who are we?
Laurie, David, Gustin & Colin
In love with the Ardennes and passionate about old stones, we decided to embark on this crazy adventure: bringing an old barn back to life to make it a place of welcome and sharing.
For us, Gîte La Chouette is not just an accommodation, it's a part of our story that we open up to travelers. We put our hearts into creating a place where you feel "at home", but better.
Our passion: When we're not pampering our guests, you'll surely cross our paths on the trails, sneakers on our feet, practicing our shared passion for Trail Running in the heart of our beautiful forests.
The dream team
Impossible to talk about ourselves without introducing our faithful companions who keep watch (or hold down the couch).
Jay-Z, our energetic Border Collie, is always up for a walk (or trying to herd the family). And Booba, the white cat, has mastered the art of napping like no other.
Don't worry: they are not included in the rental. Jay-Z stays in our private area and doesn't enter the cottage. Booba lives his cat life: he sometimes crosses the garden to say hello. You're free to pet him or ignore him, he adapts.
The rebirth of the barn
This project was a bit of a crazy gamble: bringing this old barn attached to our house back to life, of which only four walls and a roof remained, once housing pigs. An intense metamorphosis, orchestrated by the book with the help of passionate local artisans. More than a renovation, it's the culmination of a dream: creating an exceptional place to share our deep love of the region with you.
We wanted to preserve the soul of the building while bringing modern comfort and a touch of elegance.
The guardian of the place
A roommate like no other
It's not just a name, it's a resident! A barn owl took up residence in the barn long before its transformation.
During the renovation, we built around her. We preserved access to her nesting box at the top of the barn. She honors us by returning every year.
A discreet webcam sometimes lets you observe this privileged wildlife without disturbing it.
