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.

A basket filled with surprises and a fridge full of tasty refreshing drinks will be welcoming you on your arrival. Moreover, you will find some nice presents, flip-flops for the sauna, some showering products and bed and bath linen in each room.

The personalised “kabinet” bathrobes can be used during your stay.

This luxurious holiday house is equipped with central heating and Wi-Fi internet. Additionally, every bedroom consists of wardrobes and cupboards and can be completely darkened.

Of course, all toilets are provided with toilet paper, soap pumps and guest towels.

House:

Ground floor: entrance hall with a mirror and coat hooks – double bedroom (boxspring) – bathroom with rain shower, bathroom furniture (incl. hair drier), towel radiator and toilet – living room – open kitchen – natural ston patio – hardwood lounge patio – wellness area with sauna and rain shower – storage room with additional freezer and vacuum cleaner.

First floor: double bedroom (boxspring) with a Smart TV (and cot if necessary) – toilet – double bedroom (2 separate boxspring beds).

Second floor: bathroom with a freestanding bath, bathroom furniture (incl. hair drier) and toilet – laundry room with a washing machine, drying machine, ironing board and iron. Large garage close to the house.

Living room:

Smart TV, including Netflix – sound system for radio CD, USB and docking station

Built-in gas fire with remote control

Cosy sitting area for 6 people – indirect lightening

Open kitchen:

Dining table for 6 people + highchair if necessary

Electric cooker with 4 rings and cooker hood – oven and microwave – dishwasher

Kitchen towels, kitchen roll, dishcloth, washing-up liquid, scourer, refuse bag and all-purpose cleaner

Tea and coffee Smeg fridge including a freezer compartment

Dinner set for 12 people

Extra electrical devices: water boiler, toaster, coffee machine, croque monsieur contact grill, juicer, mixer, teppanyaki

Restored Holiday home in the Flandres Field country less than 20 km from Ypres, Dixmude, Furnes, Poperinge, the belguim coast and near the French-Belgian border and the hills of West Flanders. Ideal for The Great War, biking and walking tours. Lots of privacy, in a nice and quiet environnement. Located far away from the busy cities, The accommodation are comfortable, even for longer staying: Large garden, TV, radio, video, wifi, arranged kitchen, child playing garden and child beds.  In the neighbourhood you can also find: cotilt-cart tours, popular games, kayak, tennis, and  fishing, … All of this for an excellent price-quality ratio!