Our story

Built in 1911 by a local farmer, the house has lived through more than a century of history. A few years after it was built, it was reportedly ravaged by a fire whose circumstances remain a mystery to this day. Later sold to a Flemish family as a second home, it was waiting for its new life.

In 2017, Ester and Frans fell for the charm of this house… and for the immense challenge it represented. Substandard electrics, no central heating, less than 30 % of it habitable. But their vision was clear: to turn the main building into a warm guest house, and the barn into a bright living space. After more than a year of work, the house was reborn, unrecognisable, ready to welcome its first guests.

For almost eight years, they poured all their love into this house so that those coming to stay could feel at home.

Frans, who can’t spend a weekend without a new project, sought every day to improve the place and, through it, the guests’ experience.

Ester, for her part, handled everything Frans hated: the paperwork and the accounting. Behind-the-scenes work without which nothing would be possible. One thing is certain: their complementarity gave birth to everything we know today.

In early 2026, Bob and I decided to take up the torch. The house had been for sale for a few months, following the announcement of Frans’s illness. After long discussions, we told them of our wish to carry on their legacy.
 
A decision full of emotion: the house stays in the family. And here we are today, welcoming you in turn, together with our two wonderful children, Kaitlyn and Achille.

We chose to keep the existing name as a tribute to Frans, who passed away in April 2026. The founding pillar of the house, he will remain present in his own way. In every room, you’ll find a beret hanging on a coat rack: his favourite accessory, which he almost never took off. A discreet symbol of his constant dedication to the place you discover today.