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.

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.

Our accommodation is located near the beautiful city of Ypres, in the middle of historical sites of World War I, but also in one of the quietest places in Flanders.

Golfclub De Palingbeek and other ones in France (Bondues, Lille), are only 10- 20 miles away.       

Lille, the capital of French Flanders, is really nearby. 

The Somme, battle area of the First World War, can be visited from here!

Fields, hills and woods surround us.: Mount Kemmel, Bois du Gheer at Ploegsteert and the French border are only a few miles away from our farm. 

This is the ideal place for biking, walking, golfing or horse riding. 

The 'Ice Mountain' (indoor skiing) in Comines is only a 10 minutes drive

Hortensia is an ideally situated B&B accommodation in the centre of Ypres. We let spacious, non smoking rooms, all with shower & toilet en-suite and TV. We are at easy walking distance (10min) from the Menin Gate (Last Post) or the Market Place (In Flanders Fields Museum). Bicycles can be garaged. We have safe underground parking for motorcycles and cars, in a walking distance. Hortensia is a guesthouse offering excellent value for money. You will be assured of a warm personal welcome, spacious accommodation, advice and guidance about the local area. However Hortensia is not a hotel but a family run establishment.