This B&B is set in a former rectory building in the quaint village of Merkem, surrounded by extensive bicycle trails. It features a large backyard garden and classic decorated accommodation.

All 3 rooms at B&B Pastorie van Merkem have characteristic decorations such as wooden ceiling beams and hard-wooden flooring. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV, box-spring beds and a private bathroom.

Every morning, B&B Pastorie van Merkem serves an extensive breakfast with regional products in the lounge or on the terrace when sunny. There is also an honesty bar with a variety of Belgian ales.

The Saint Sixtus abbey is 11 km away from the B&B. Ieper’s historical centre is 14 km by from B&B Pastorie van Merkem.

At THE PROTEA you are really staying in the middle of FLANDERS FIELDS, where the battles of the GREAT WAR realy took place.

We warmly welcome you on our beautiful renovated premises with there modern rooms, equipped with all modern conveniences, box spring included.

Our interiors have a touch a South Africa .

With an extensive breakfast with only fresh, quality products you are full of energy to start exploring FLANDERS FIELDS and YPRES.

Your host Alain will share his passion for WORLD WAR ONE with you and guide you.

Interested in the opinion of other guests? Have a quick look at the reviews. Ypres (Ieper) is a city at the foot of the West Flemish hill side, half an hour's drive from the sandy beaches in the North and from lively Lille (Rijsel) in France; only one hour away from other gems like Bruges ( Brugge ) and Ghent ( Gent ). The Albion Hotel in St. James' Street (St.-Jacobsstraat) aims to be a hospitable paradise for the pilgrim to Compostela and for the pleasure-lover as well. A cocoon for the poet and the reader, for the hiker and the biker. Discover the delights of the country from these charming surroundings. Your hosts speak Dutch, English, French and do their utter best in Italian and German.

De Loft is located in the centre of historical Veurne, 6 km from the Belgian coast. There is free Wi-Fi and an extensive continental breakfast is served daily. The rooms are spacious and modern. They are equipped with a private bathroom and TV. Family rooms with bunk beds are available. The Loft rents out bicycles so that you can explore the surrounding area. Oostende and Bruges are a 30-minute car drive away.

Set in a monumental building in the centre of Ypres, Hotel Main Street offers spacious, design rooms with free Wi-Fi and large flat-screen TVs. It serves an extensive breakfast every morning. Each room comes with large box spring beds and luxurious duvets. Guests benefit from a Nespresso coffee machine, a DVD player and free choice of DVDs. Some of the rooms have a whirlpool, a terrace or a flat-screen TV in the bathroom. Guests can enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet including smoked salmon, freshly baked croissants, local cheeses and organic jams. For dinner, several restaurants are located in the nearby area of Main Street. The bar has a relaxing area to read a book or magazine. It offers a selection of cold beverages, light food or afternoon cakes. For warm days, a colourful terrace-garden is available. Ypres’ shopping area is within 5 minutes’ walking of the hotel. Ieper Open Golf Club is 2.2 km away.