Charmehotel 't Kruishof

Kruishof is a small, family-run hotel with 14 rooms on a one-hectare plot on the inland side of Mariakerke, where the town gives way to the polders. The sea is about a kilometre away, the airport is a couple of minutes by car, and the Astropolis space centre is just across the road.

It is built around families. Every room has its own terrace, and three rooms on the first floor have large roof terraces with views over the fields. Outside there is a playground, a giant trampoline and a small football pitch; inside there is snooker, table football and a guest kitchenette with a microwave. Breakfast is a buffet with regional products.

Parking is free on site, with room for vans and trailers, and there is indoor bike storage with e-bike charging; several cycle routes start nearby. The Ravelingen tram stop is about 800 m away. Small dogs are allowed for a daily fee. Payment is by bank transfer or cash only, as credit cards are not accepted.