B&B Hippo-Droom

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Property highlights

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About this property

Enjoying green surroundings in the Sonian Forest, B&B Hippo-Droom in Hoeilaart features an on-site restaurant, a bar, a tour desk and free WiFi access. Guests can rent a bicycle or car to explore the area and for a charge, you can go horse riding. Rooms consist of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a desk. Free coffee and tea facilities are provided. The soundproof rooms are furnished with a private bathroom which includes a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. B&B Hippo-Droom serves breakfast to start the day. You can relax in the bar or have a meal in the buffet-style restaurant. Special diet menus as well as packed lunches can be obtained upon request. You can hang out in the property’s library, out on the garden terrace or in the gift shop. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings of the bed and breakfast. Hoeilaart is a 5-minute drive and Waterloo is 4.5 mi. From B&B Hippo-Droom, it is 11 mi to Brussels Airport. Wavre is 12 mi or a 15-minute journey by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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4 twin beds
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2 sofa beds
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1 queen bed
2 sofa beds
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1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chisa
France France
“I got a room with garden with sauna, jagzi, etc. I just wish it was a summer time, but stayed mid-winter time..”
Songwei
China China
“The breakfast was nice, and there are drink provided also.”
Oleg
Netherlands Netherlands
“Exceptional location, cosy soundproof rooms, good breakfast and very friendly staff. They even have a good selection of beers in minibar! Definitely recommend, especially if you're staying with dogs.”
Marit
Belgium Belgium
“good bed, good breakfast, very quiet, nice setting”
Christina
Qatar Qatar
“The location is what prompted me to book at Hippo-droom. Out in nature and surrounded by forests and lakes but still within a short distance from the airport. I was looking for R&R time to de-stress and find peace of mind. Hippo-droom did not...”
Jacomijn
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice small b&b in the Sonian forest. Great place for walks in nature and to escape the city but also in proximity of the city. Lovely breakfast with fresh bread and pastries and the owners are also nice.”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Attractive buildings Comfortable room Lovely terrace Enclosed even if shared Garden for dog Fabulous forest on the doorstep Very friendly team Tasty breakfast”
Soesanto
Netherlands Netherlands
“We had the comic room and liked how everywhere there were comics on the walls! We were able to get breakfast even though we were almost too late.”
Kimberley
Macau Macau
“For us this was a great location on the edge of the forest, with easy access to the ring road and Rhode St Genese. Used to be part of horse farm/stable, so lots of unique character and very comfortable rooms in former stalls. The owner explained...”
Nina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location to travel with dogs, nice spacious room, lovely private garden. Relaxing atmosphere and comfortable bed”

Hosted by Davy

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Host Review Score
Davy
Our Belle Epoque villa dates from 1900 and has always been used to train and take care of race horses before they went to go racing to the Hippodrome of Groenendaal. A famous horse doctor/trainer lived here. Nowadays part of the stables are converted into rooms.
Davy has been in the hospitality business for more than 15 years, with a broad knowledge, interest and love for Belgian beers and gastronomy. In Hoeilaart and three other grape cities we used to grow world famous table grapes.
In the middle of the Sonian Forest or the green lungs of Brussels, near Waterloo, and only half an hour from Leuven.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,French,Dutch

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests who will arrive by car are kindly requested to enter the following address into their GPS device: Duboislaan 2, Hoeilaart.