Het Zonnehuis
British country house meets Belgian coast — antique-filled, intimate, deeply personal. Grand piano in the salon, boxwood parterres in the garden, and hosts who actually know you by name.
The 'Visit to the King' day trip to Kent & Sussex with owner Jan (from €120pp) is the standout experience here — book it when you book your room.
Why It Matters
Described as the first 4-star B&B in Belgium, Het Zonnehuis sits in De Haan's protected Belle Époque 'Concessie' district — one of the most intact heritage streetscapes on the Belgian coast. The architecture was inspired by Edwin Lutyens, and the hosts offer bespoke guided day trips and multi-day tours to Kent and Sussex in their own minibus.
A 1929 manor house built for a Belgian general, now Belgium's first 4-star B&B. Owners Bertrand Depry and Jan Vermast have filled it with English antiques, wallpapers from Mulberry and Ralph Lauren, copper-knobbed beds, and Scottish tartan carpets. The result is a genuinely warm, owner-run guesthouse where the British atmosphere is not a gimmick but a lifestyle — right down to the Honesty Bar and the owners' personal trips to Kent.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Comfort Room
From EUR190 / nightThe entry-level room at Zonnehuis, but still kitted out properly. King-size bed with Belgian linen, shower bathroom (no tub), bathrobes, beach towels, SPA spring water and Belgian chocolate on arrival. Flat-screen TV, safe, hairdryer. Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 11am.
King
Junior Suite
From EUR210 / nightOccupying the entire second floor, this suite has two separate bedrooms (one with a large double boxspring, one with two single boxsprings that can be split), a bathroom with both bathtub and shower, and a separate toilet. Good for a couple wanting extra space or two friends travelling together. Flat-screen TV in each bedroom.
King / Twin (configurable)Luxury Room
From EUR195 / nightThree luxury rooms, each individually decorated with antiques, statement wallpapers (think Mulberry and GP&J Baker), and copper-knobbed beds. King-size beds and bathrooms with either bathtub or shower — a step up from the Comfort Room and worth it for the period decor alone.
KingWest Wing (Family Flat)
From EUR500 / nightA self-contained family apartment spread across three floors in the western wing of the property. Ground floor has a living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, private terrace, and direct garden access to the heated pool. First floor has a bedroom with walk-in shower; second floor has a bedroom with bathtub. Sleeps 4. Bed and bath linen, bathrobes and beach towels included. Final cleaning (€125) and breakfast (€28pp) are extras. Small dogs up to 8kg welcome for €20/night.
King (1st floor) / Twin (2nd floor, configurable)The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
More than 350km of coastal cycling routes radiate from De Haan. The 14.6km 'Sea Full of Flavor' route is a local favorite. The hotel is ideally placed in the Concessie district for easy access on two wheels.
The entire B&B — all 4 rooms on the first floor plus the Junior Suite on the second floor — can be rented privately for up to 12 guests, with or without breakfast. A private chef can be arranged on request. Price on inquiry.
Bespoke longer tours by minibus (max 6 people) across the Cotswolds, Devon & Cornwall, the Isle of Wight, Yorkshire, the Lake District, Wales, or Scotland. Fully arranged by Jan including transport, accommodation, and itinerary planning. Quote on request.
A three-day guided minibus tour of Kent and Sussex with owner Jan, including 2 nights at 'The Millhouse' — Jan and Bertrand's own home in Cranbrook, England. Days are spent visiting castles, gardens, fishing villages, antique shops, and old country pubs. Priced from €495pp (4 people) to €680pp (2 people), including accommodation, Eurotunnel train, transport, and guide.
Owner Jan picks guests up at 7am for a full-day guided tour through the English countryside. You take the Channel Tunnel shuttle to the UK, enjoy an English breakfast, visit a castle, a garden, and an antique shop, have afternoon tea, and finish with dinner at a country pub before returning to De Haan around midnight. Group-sized pricing: from €120pp (6 people) to €240pp (2 people). Transport, guide, and train ticket included; meals and attraction tickets extra.
De Haan has one of the longest sandy beaches on the Flemish Coast, a short walk from the property.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A grand piano in the main salon for guests to use.
Self-serve bar with whisky, gin, rum, wines, and soft drinks. Available to all guests around the clock.
Premium Belgian Lakebos linen in all rooms.
Hermès bath products in all rooms.
Covered, heated outdoor terrace where breakfast can also be served.
Formal garden with sculpted boxwood hedging and lawn surrounding the pool area.
Gift vouchers available via the official website.
Four electric vehicle charging points on-site.
Available during winter months as an alternative to the pool.
Maintained at 30°C with sun loungers on the wooden terrace. Open May through October.
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