Where a stylish room is nog an idle world. With you as a guest, it will even be more meaningful.

It will be our pleasure to welcome you.

Ideally located, close to the town’s centers or as a base to explore the area. On foot you easily reach the outskirts of town through the town’s gates. By car or (motor)bike, the hinterlands is easily accessible. Putting up(motor)bikes safely is not a problem.

front tourist, nature lover, sports fan or just an epicurean on the terrace of a Ypres’ café? You don’t even have to choose.

We’ll take car of you with a warm welcome, a cozy room and a solid breakfast to prepare 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.

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.