When we were arrived we were welcomed with tea or coffee and home made cakes! They showed us some maps and gave us ideas of what to do. We felt at ease right away.

The converted monastery is just as gorgeous as the photos. It was a great experience to stay in such a beautifully converted building. The room was really comfortable and lovely, on a quiet street. It takes about 20ish minutes to walk into the city, though there are public transport options too. Every morning we had breakfast and it was delicious and fuelled our day exploring Gent and taking a day trip to Brugges. Ruth & Etienne are really nice people and they have a lovely family (& a sweet dog!). If I'm ever back in Gent I wouldn't hesitate to stay with them again. Thanks for a lovely few days in Gent!