Nutchel Les Ardennes
★★★★☆
Nature Retreat
Ardennes, Belgium
A secluded forest retreat with cosy cabins, wood-fired warmth, private hot tubs, and slow-living experiences beside the Sûre River.
About the hotel
Set in Martelange on the Belgian-Luxembourg border, Nutchel Les Ardennes is immersed in the landscapes of the Anlier Forest Nature Park beside the meandering Sûre River. The forest village remains only a 10-minute walk from Martelange, while Luxembourg City is around 40-50 minutes away, creating an easy balance between complete immersion in nature and access to the wider Ardennes region.
The retreat is built around Nutchel's back-to-basics philosophy, encouraging guests to disconnect from everyday routines and reconnect with nature and the people around them. Rather than replicating a conventional hotel experience, the concept intentionally simplifies daily life through wood-fired heating, limited electricity, candle and oil-lamp evenings, and the absence of WiFi inside the cabins.
The property comprises 30 Cosy Cabins designed for two to six guests, with categories including Sweet, Classic, Canopy, and Tree Trunk configurations, alongside selected cabins with private hot tubs. Large steel-framed windows frame the surrounding forest, while open-plan interiors combine comfortable beds, a woodstove, equipped kitchen, hot shower, and a sheltered furnished terrace with a gas barbecue.
What distinguishes Nutchel is the deliberate simplicity of the experience. Days can revolve around hiking, cycling, fishing beside the Sûre, seasonal creative activities, or quiet time around the cabin, while breakfast, barbecue, raclette, brunch, and other locally sourced food baskets allow guests to prepare meals privately without needing a traditional restaurant.
Today, Nutchel Cosy Cabins is particularly well suited to couples, families, groups of friends, and nature-focused travellers seeking a slower stay where forest walks, fireside evenings, and shared outdoor experiences replace the routines of a conventional hotel.
Main lodge surrounded by forest with inviting communal spaces and outdoor seating
Welcome sign marking the entrance to the peaceful woodland retreat
Peaceful river flowing through the forest beside the nature retreat
Secluded cabin blending naturally into the tranquil Ardennes forest
Cosy forest cabin featuring a covered terrace surrounded by nature
Welcoming cabin entrance with spacious outdoor terrace immersed in the forest
Breakfast basket filled with fresh local products ready for a slow morning
Private terrace overlooking the surrounding woodland and scenic walking paths
Curious squirrel resting among the branches of the surrounding woodland
Woodland cabin tucked among the trees with a peaceful forest setting
Creator experience
“Nutchel Les Ardennes is the kind of place that encourages you to slow down and reconnect with nature. Surrounded by peaceful forests, the cosy cabin offered the perfect escape from everyday life, with mornings spent listening to birdsong and evenings relaxing by the wood-burning stove. The simplicity of the experience, combined with the beautiful surroundings, created a stay that felt both refreshing and wonderfully memorable.”
captured by Paola van der Meulen
Know before you go
Features
Number of Cabins: 30
Cabins for 2-6 Guests
Sweet, Classic, Canopy and Tree Trunk Categories
Selected Private Hot Tubs
Canopy Cabins with Rooftop Terraces
Large Steel-Framed Forest Windows
Open-Plan Cabin Interiors
Wood-Burning Stoves
Equipped Private Kitchens
Sheltered Furnished Terraces with Gas Barbecues
Good To Know
Check-In / Check-Out: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM / Until 10:00 AM on weekdays, with Sunday departures until 7:30 PM
Adults Only: No
Pet Friendly: Yes, in Classic for 4 and Classic for 6 cabins, with a maximum of 2 pets per cabin and advance notice required
Dining: No traditional restaurant; cabins have kitchens, while locally sourced breakfast, brunch, barbecue, raclette and dinner baskets can be ordered and the Cosy Chalet includes an Honesty Shop
Parking: Complimentary unsupervised parking at the forest village entrance; cars are not permitted inside the domain and handcarts are provided for luggage
WiFi: Not available inside the cabins as part of Nutchel's digital-detox concept
Accessibility: Cabins are not suitable for guests with reduced mobility due to uneven terrain, access steps and raised shower trays
Weddings / Events: Group stays, corporate teambuildings and organised events are available on request; no dedicated wedding programme is advertised
Best For: Couples, Families, Friends, Nature Escapes, Digital Detox
Experiences
Forest Hiking in Anlier Nature Park
Cycling on EuroVelo 5 and RAVeL Routes
Fishing Along the Sûre River
Private Hot Tub Evenings
Seasonal DIY Activities
Outdoor and Board Games
Stargazing
Bike Rentals
Local Food Basket Experiences
Swimming at Upper Sûre Lake
Low Season: From €170/$200
High Season: *From €230/$270
Getting there
Located in Martelange beside the Luxembourg border, Nutchel Les Ardennes is most convenient by car. Luxembourg Airport is around 45 minutes away, while the forest village is also connected to Luxembourg City and Arlon by regional buses, making a car helpful but not essential for reaching the property.
Address
Chemin des Castors 2, 6630 Martelange, Belgium
How to get there
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Approximately 45 minutes by car.
Public Transport
RGTR bus 901 connects Haut-Martelange with central Luxembourg, where tram T1 continues to Luxembourg Airport. The complete journey takes around 1 hour 40 minutes. Connections towards Arlon are also available by TEC bus.
Nearby
Martelange Village - 10 minutes on foot
Anlier Forest Nature Park - 5 minutes by car
Upper Sûre Lake - 20 minutes by car
Bastogne - 20 minutes by car
Luxembourg City - 50 minutes by car