Holiday Home 'ardennes Blue' in Theux Near Spa

The mix of leather, wood panelling, copper and glass gives L'Auberge the look and feel of an authentic brasserie. Located in Spa's bustling town centre, this restaurant has plenty of regulars, who come to savour traditional Belgian cuisine. The menu features hearty classics such as mussels in white wine (also available in half portions), veal kidneys à la liégeoise, crêpes mikado – the generous flavours will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. The guestrooms are worth a look if you're considering a longer stay.

Before you even sit down in this friendly joint done up in an inviting vein, you feel perfectly at home. Christine greets diners with a smile and chef Didier Galet waves a hi from the kitchen. Galet is a champion of his region and committed to working with local ingredients. From wood pigeon to fresh veggies, the chef sources everything locally, crafting each ingredient with infinite respect. His cooking draws on his classical training, jazzed up with expressive sauces. He is equally capable of rolling out a rich mushroom and truffle stock, a light frothy espuma of potatoes or a liberal gratin

This historic country manor house, gleaming with classy elegance and set amidst unspoiled rolling countryside, will take your breath away. Now add exquisitely tasteful guestrooms and you have yourself an idyllic country retreat! The seasoned virtuoso chef allows the (preferably local) ingredients to shout their name, whilst seeking to generously and delicately enhance their traditional flavours. He may pair locally reared chicken with a sublime Albufeira sauce, a subtle duxelles of mushrooms, chunks of foie gras and shavings of truffle. Crispy skin and poached curly kale add a playful dimensio