Distinctive Holiday Homes. Memorable Stays.

Discover a collection of individual retreats, chosen for their charm, comfort and sense of place.

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Weekend inspiration

A weekend, three ways

A weekend on the coast, in the Ardennes or afloat on the Isle of Wight.

The living room at the Knokke apartment

Knokke · Belgian coast

A weekend by the sea

Start on the beach, cycle through Het Zwin and come back to the apartment for an espresso.

Explore the Belgian Coast
The stone cottage and garden in Clavier

Durbuy · Belgian Ardennes

A slow weekend in the Ardennes

Spend the afternoon in Durbuy, then come back to a stone cottage in Clavier for an evening by the fire.

Explore the cottage
Sunset through the windows of the Isle of Wight houseboat

Newport · Isle of Wight

Wake up on the water

Have coffee on the deck, spend the day exploring the island and get back in time for sunset.

Explore the houseboat

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La Petite Forêt

We bring together holiday homes with character across Belgium and England. Stay in an Art Deco apartment in Brussels, spend a weekend in a stone cottage in the Ardennes, or wake up on the water in an Isle of Wight houseboat.

We choose each home for how it feels to stay there and what’s on its doorstep. Spend the day exploring, then come back to somewhere you’ll want to linger.

Meet Your Hosts
Meet Your Host

Frederick Bauwens

I’m Fred, the founder of La Petite Forêt. I started it to share places I’d want to stay in myself. I look for homes with character, a sense of place, and enough comfort that you’re just as happy spending an evening in as you are heading out to explore.

I care just as much about the practical side of your stay. You’ll get clear arrival instructions, a home that’s ready for you, and someone to reach if you have a question along the way.

Own a holiday home? If you’d like to earn more from your rental while we take care of the day-to-day, I’d be happy to talk through what could work for your property. As an owner partner, you can also stay at other homes we manage at a reduced partner rate.

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Meet Your Host

Fred

I’m Fred, the founder of La Petite Forêt. I started it to share places I’d want to stay in myself. I look for homes with character, a sense of place, and enough comfort that you’re just as happy spending an evening in as you are heading out to explore.

I care just as much about the practical side of your stay. You’ll get clear arrival instructions, a home that’s ready for you, and someone to reach if you have a question along the way.

Own a holiday home? If you’d like to earn more from your rental while we take care of the day-to-day, I’d be happy to talk through what could work for your property. As an owner partner, you can also stay at other homes we manage at a reduced partner rate.

Explore owner partnerships and book a call

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