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<h2>Historic Setting</h2> Talbot House in Poperinge is housed in a historic building, offering a unique atmosphere. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and bar, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. <h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and parquet floors. Additional amenities include a lounge, lift, concierge service, and a shared kitchen. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 52 km from Ostend - Bruges International Airport, Talbot House is near The Menin Gate (13 km) and Plopsaland (32 km). Guests can participate in walking tours, hiking, and cycling. <h2>Guest Favorites</h2> Guests appreciate the property's history, culture, museums, and garden, making it a highly rated choice for a memorable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hotel, so different and the staff were brilliant
  • Joni
    Belgium Belgium
    The most wonderful and welcoming wardens. The setting takes you back into time. Nice Breakfast.
  • Tolga
    Turkey Turkey
    English breakfast was delicious. Beds were comfortable. Rooms and shared bathrooms were clean
  • J
    Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Love the history associated with TocH and the fact that it hasn’t been overly modernised which keeps the old feel of the place. Well located for visiting the historical sites and also as a stopover if travelling further afield. Loved that the...
  • Lies
    Belgium Belgium
    It was really lovely. Very kind people, lovely rooms, everything clean, great breakfast... I'll come back!
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy bed, beautiful, historic guesthouse, and the peace of the garden is something else. Warden was brilliant, friendly and helpful. Good location for visiting WW1 sites.
  • Maes
    Belgium Belgium
    All just perfect. Breakfast 10 Room 10 Atmosphere 11
  • Jinny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved staying here, being immersed in history . It was comfortable, the ladies who caretake the property are really friendly and overall it was just a really nice place to stay. We will definitely stay here again.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super historical venue, beautiful rooms, wonderful staff and a cracking breakfast.
  • Stefanie
    Belgium Belgium
    beautiful wonderful setting wonderful breakfast, sweet girl serving it

Managed by Talbot House

Company review score: 9.6Based on 327 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Talbot House is mainly run by volunteer resident wardens who will welcome you upon your arrival. After showing you to your historic bedroom, they remain available for questions or a chat. Many of our volunteers come from the four corners of the globe although most of them are from the UK. Some of them have been joining us on and off for over a decade. As tradition dictates, they pass on the warm welcome they in time received when first visiting the House. And don't forget, the kettle is always on...

Property information

Talbot House offers you both a unique and authentic experience in a historic home from home, a living museum. Talbot House was founded in Poperinge in 1915. During World War I, this small city was used as a garrison town for the British soldiers and very soon it became a thriving metropole. Two British army chaplains rented the Coevoet mansion and turned it into an "Every Man's Club", open to all to make it their home from home. "An oasis of serenity in a world gone mad", is probably the best way to describe The Old House. Just like thousands of soldiers and pilgrims before you,Talbot House welcomes you to stay the night. Through its authentic atmosphere and unique location near to the Poperinge market square, the Old House offers a unique historic overnight stay. Every room has its own legacy and name and did we mention the large English cooked breakfast already? You can book this for only 9 euros by sending us a message after booking the room. Many other accommodations might well be situated near a historic site or provide a great view onto one, but staying at Talbot House means becoming part of its history. is there a better way to relive the past and touch history?

Neighbourhood information

A stay at Talbot House goes hand in hand with a complementary visit to the various exhibitions and grounds. Do as you do at home is the credo of the House. Poperinge is a cosy small town next to the Belgian-Franco border. When you pass endless hopfields, you are heading the right way. Home to several world renowned breweries such as St Sixtus, St Bernardus, Plukker, etc. , Poperinge also boasts a hop & beer festival. The many Great War Cemeteries serve as silent witnesses to the hospitals which ones occupied the hop fields. Poperinge is about an hour from the Channel and 15 minutes from the Ypres area. It's a great base to discover the Great War history.

Languages spoken

English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Talbot House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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