The story: Hasta La Vista! Time to swap the Brussels buzz for a serious breath of fresh air. Make a break for this hidden studio and its “green pavilion,” tucked below hosts Paulin and John Rollier’s property, with sweeping views over the meadows and the Capuchin Forest arboretum right on its doorstep. This cozy, curated nest with its wood-paneled accent wall and turquoise velvet tub chairs puts you right in the thick of nature without wasting an inch of space, thanks to a fully equipped kitchenette and fold-away bed. Just the place to disconnect, soak up the light from dawn to dusk and hide away on the tiny, secluded terrace… all just twenty minutes from Brussels. From €115 per night. · Margot Mijo

Toiletries: Shampoo and body wash included.

Breakfast: BYOB – bring your own breakfast.

Little luxury: Get lost on foot or by bike the sprawling hundred-hectare Tervuren arboretum.