Kasteel Van Nieuwland

A nice hotel in beautiful surroundings, quiet. On some details a bit seasoned, but the room was good overall. We used diner, that was good as well, and compliments to the staff, friendly and service minded. We were lucky to have an afternoon with sun, so we also enjoyed the terrace at the garden (park) side. Breakfast basic, but complete and good.

Spent just one night here and wish it was more. This is a beautiful hotel housed in an old mansion-type building in a rural area of Aarschot. It was a little difficult to find due to the narrow lanes and fields, but if you follow a SatNav you won't go wrong. The gentleman who checked us in was extremely friendly, took our cases to our rooms, explained the layout of the hotel and even said he'd booked a place for dinner for us given the late hour. Dinner was good, although the menu was limited, they went out of their way to cook a special dish for us and the food was stunning. After dinner we relaxed in the hotel bar and chatted with other guests and it made for a really nice atmosphere. My room was massive, with a really comfortable bed. My only issue, albeit a slight one, there was no door to the shower/wash basin, which is surrounded by mirrors and in line with the bed. This means when you sleep you are looking at a reflection of yourself all night (some people might enjoy it, I didn't). Overall though, this warm, pleasant family-run hotel is a gem. I would stay again no question.