't Staaksken , a place for garden lovers - Highlights

A Flemish cottage in the heart of the Meetjesland Creek areaWhere time stands still; The willow-lined canals, lush green pastures and extensive soft, sandy dunes of Flanders need no introduction ; their beauty has been captured for centuries by some of the world's greatest artists. The Meetjesland, however is known only to a discerning few, yet it has much to offer anyone seeking peace and quiet.Its one of those rare corners of Western Europe where time has virtually stood still and man has barely changed the face of nature.Today its a land of creeks and polders, tall fields, sleeping dikes and old smugglers routes in the north and woodlands in the south which contain beautiful castles and castle farms.The region is ideal for cycling, walking, relaxing and fishing and of course to discover the historical towns of Ghent , Hulst ( NL) 17 km - Bruges, Antwerp, Damme, Middelburg (NL) 40 km - Brussels, Oudenaarde 65 kmThe Dutch North-sea Coast of Breskens is a 30 minute drive.Lille ( France ) only 1 hrs drive by car or train. ASSENEDE is on the Belgium/Netherlands border and there are good connections by car or by train ( Ghent Station) / ( Eurostar/TGV/Thalys) to Paris, London, Amsterdam and Cologne

Activities in the Assenede area include tennis - bowling - golf - sailing - surfing - tropical in- and outdoor swimming-pool - fishing - bicycling - hiking - kayak - indoor ski ....etc.

The official 4**** rated by tourism Flanders romantik cottage
' T Staaksken ( 220 qm) is situated atop an old dike, 2 kilometers from the village of Assenede. The village is one of the oldest villages in Flanders The little Dutch historical town Sas van Gent with his old harbour is only 1 km away.' t Staaksken has furniture in country and Italian design style and sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 double rooms and 1 single room .Scandinavian design bathroom with rainshower and toilet - fully equipped kitchen - gated parking
From the sitting- and dinningroom / terrace a panoramic view encompasses the garden, pond and surrounding fields and pasture land.There is a nature garden with pond and various south facing sun terraces.Private creek on 2 km from the house ( free fishing and swimming)At the house, free bicycles are provided for guests.

Description	Distance
Ghent	18 km
Bruges and Antwerp	40 km
Brussels and Lille ( France )	85 km
North Sea Coast	30 km
Shopping	1 km
Islands of Zeeland ( Holland )	18 km
Estate Puyenbroeck	10 km
Private lake	2 km
Sea Side resort Knokke + Casino	36 km
Paris / Amsterdam / Cologne	2 hr by car
London	3 hr by train
Golf	10 km