La Villa Sauvage

Top choice in The Ardennes


In a tranquil if offbeat corner of outer Verviers, this palatially elegant yet unstuffy mansion is brimming with creativity and set in a large studio-garden with a giant 'tree nest'. Three regally spacious guest rooms offer a truly memorable B&B experience, where every detail has been carefully considered with philosophy and artistry yet a lightness of spirit.

Served in a veritable gallery, breakfast includes forest fruits, delicious fresh breads and a sublime chocolate spread by Maison Saive. Host Guy, former maître d' at Brussels' famous Villa Lorraine, stocks an extraordinary wine selection that you can sample (add €5 corkage to bottle prices). Though not necessarily at breakfast.