Holiday home in Leykaul

THE UNIQUE STORY, TOLD BY THE HOUSE OWNER

Because Jos had a client, whom he helped with her financial affairs, who lost her leg in a fatal accident, he came up with the idea of adapting his holiday home for disabled people. Together with his brother-in-law, a handyman, the bedroom on the ground floor was adapted to all the wishes of disabled people. The adjoining bathroom underwent a complete makeover to create enough space here as well.

From that moment on, the reviews for this holiday home have increased positively and it is now rated 4.7 out of 5. People travelling with a disabled person also often give each other mouth-to-mouth recommendations if a stay has been good and meets all the special requirements. Meanwhile, 30% of the guests staying at this holiday home are groups with a disabled person in their midst.

The house is divided into two parts. Upstairs are the 'normal' bedrooms where there is also room to chill. Downstairs you will find the aforementioned spacious bedroom with bathroom fully adapted for disabled guests. This includes a wheelchair-friendly shower where the glass doors can be opened completely and where there is a wheelchair that can be used to shower completely. In addition, the bed can be lowered to make it easier to get in and out, and it can also be raised in case someone needs care. They have even thought of a remote control to turn the lights on and off, so you don't have to get out of bed.

Everything is available in the holiday home, such as the wheelchair for the shower, but also a wheelchair for in and around the house. Moveable brackets where you can pull yourself up or hold on to, but also for example a bedspring where someone can pull himself up if he is bedridden. In short, fully equipped, there is even a rollator available so that it does not have to be carried in the car.

Device is adapted to 1.5 m corona requirements

Voted 2nd best newcomer in Belgium in 2015.
5nd place for best Belgian home in 2016 on 1500 participating homes.

The surrounding area is known for the healthiest air in Europe and the great taste of the drinking water.

Disabeld persons.
Special wheelchair for shower, spare wheel chair, for rais in bed. Electric bosxspring, special adapted shower and toilet
Fot help you can call to Whit Yellow cross at 0032 87569958

If your booking has a festive or other special character we can prepare the home in that style. For example garlands or traffic signs with 50 30 60 and so on. If you wish so, please indicate it in well in advance. During Christmas and New Year, as well as at Easter, the house is always decorated according to that period.

Internet and Wi-Fi:
There is good internet and android TV

Fireplace:
For the outdoor fireplace, one block for you and please bring you own fire blocks for extra . The indoor fireplace is electric and provides a cosy atmosphere.

Cycling:
This a wonderful environment to go cycling, both for sports and recreationally. You can rent bicycles at the website of Eifelrad or by phone number 0049 2472 987898. For a small fee the bicycles are brought to the house and collected at the end of the day. There are brochures with cycling routes. For bookings I recommend you to consult directly with the bicycle owner. The home owner himself does not mediate in bicycle rental.

There is also the famous Vennbahn, a former train track that was transformed into a luxury bike path by the European Community to stimulate tourism.

Hiking:
Directly opposite the House there are extensive and paved trails in a very mature forest environment, where the foxholes from World War II are still clearly recognisable. In the holiday home are brochures with hiking trails and tourist information.

Winter sports:
This is usually the region where you’ll find the first snow of the year. In the winter of 2015-2016 we had 4 months of snow with an average of 14 cm. There are many cross-country ski runs, there is an artificial-snow course and sledding is possible all around.

Fun:
Directly behind the house there is a railbiking station, where you can join a group for a tour of approximately two hours on custom bicycles. It’s a very popular activity and therefor recommended to book it well in advance on + 32 (0) 80 68 58 90 or on the website of Railbike.

Swimming:
Monschau is only 6 km away and there is an indoor swimming pool.
Eupen LAGO wetzlarbad
The Lake of Butgenbach is a great place to visit in the summer.

Towns:
Monschau is a historic town with a glass-blowing museum, a mustard museum, and a Christmas market.
Butchenbach has a beautiful lake where you can spend summer days sunbathing and swimming.
St. Vith, Eupen, Malmedy, Spa: Villages known for the Christmas markets and pleasant village centers.

The House is located on a route that is often used by drivers of classic cars, by cycling groups and by motorcycle clubs.

From Eindhoven, it’s less than a two hour drive to your destination.