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.

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.

Apartments Aurora is ideally located in the historic center of Ypres.

Restaurants, bars, supermarkets in the vicinity.

4 units with private entrance, fully equipped kitchen and a terrace.

Spacious rooms with comfortable beds.

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.