Sint-Jacobshoeve, a big holiday house for groups in Oudenaarde
Sint-Jacobshoeve is a spacious holiday house in Oudenaarde, in Flanders, with six bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a garden with terrace and barbecue. Guests praise its comfort and friendly hosts. It suits families and groups who want space and countryside, less so anyone who dislikes low attic beds.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Sint-Jacobshoeve is and how to get there
Sint-Jacobshoeve is a holiday house on Meldenstraat in Oudenaarde, in the Flemish part of Belgium. Guests describe the setting as right in the countryside, which makes it a good base if your plans involve walking or cycling rather than nightlife.
The listing mentions that the Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station is 28 km away, so this is not a place you reach on foot from a platform. I would count on having a car, or at least on planning your transfers before you arrive. Free private parking is included, which takes some of the pain out of that.
One guest also says the place is close to local shops even though it feels remote. That is the kind of balance I like in a group stay, quiet around you and a supermarket within reach.
What the house is like inside
The main selling point is simply space. The house has six bedrooms and a cosy living room, which is why it works for big families and groups of friends rather than couples.
- The kitchen. Fully equipped, and one guest who came with a group of eight specifically mentions two ovens and large fridges.
- The bathrooms. Two of them, with showers and a separate bath, which matters a lot when many people share a house.
- The comforts. Flat-screen TV with cable channels and free WiFi.
- Linen and towels. Available on request for an extra charge, so ask before you arrive and do not assume they are included.
Outside there is a well-kept garden with a terrace and a barbecue. Guests who stayed in summer-type weather will not need telling twice, but a good barbecue spot is what turns a rental house into a proper group holiday.
What guests say about Sint-Jacobshoeve
On Google the house has a score of 4.6 from 17 reviews, and the tone is warm. Several guests call the hosts friendly and helpful, and one mentions their sense of humour and how smooth the communication was.
The same few things come up again and again. Guests talk about a beautiful location, good beds, lovely bathrooms and a place that is clean, cosy and comfortable. One group praised the modern decoration, and another simply called it a pleasant group stay.
Keep in mind that many of the reviews are a few years old, so I would treat them as a good sign of how the owners work rather than as a guarantee of the current state of every room.
What to know before you book
There is one complaint worth taking seriously, and it concerns the sleeping loft. A guest who gave three stars said the loft looks roomy in the photos, but in reality they had to crawl on their knees under wooden beams to reach their bed. They felt the website should state this more clearly.
That same guest stayed in what they called the second holiday house and loved the living spaces and the rooms on the first floor. So the issue is about one specific sleeping area, not the whole stay.
| What works well | What to check first |
|---|---|
| Six bedrooms and a lot of shared space | The attic beds sit under low beams, so ask who will sleep where |
| Big kitchen, two bathrooms, garden and barbecue | Linen and towels cost extra and are provided only on request |
| Friendly hosts and easy communication | The station is far, so plan to arrive by car |
My practical tip is to write to the hosts and ask exactly which bedrooms are in the loft. If you are travelling with older relatives or anyone with a bad back, that one question can save the trip.
Who it suits and what to do nearby
I would choose Sint-Jacobshoeve for a family reunion, a group of friends or a cycling weekend with a crowd. It is less suited to couples, to short one-night stops, or to anybody who needs everything on the doorstep.
The old description points out that this part of Flanders is full of scenic cycling routes, which fits what guests say about walkers and cyclists. Day trips from here could include the museum La Piscine and the textile school in Roubaix, each about 39 km away according to that same description.
If you want a different kind of base in the area, you can also look at La Pomme d'Or in Oudenaarde, or widen the trip with Hostel 28 in Brugge. I only know their names and towns, so check their pages before deciding.
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