Recommendations anyone?

[snailybailey]

Hi, I am planning a brief battlefield visit later this year (France / Belgium) and wondered if anyone could recommend a reasonably priced B&B as a base for touring? Anywhere around Albert or vicinity although open to other suggestions. probably looking at three nights for three adults.

Much appreciated

Glyn

[chaz]

apart from the usual suspects you could try a search for "chambresdhotes" or " english owned b&b in albert france".

you say reasonably....

we stayed in the same place for a couple of years, problem is it was B&B only, France is notorious for having little nightlife. some regular complaints were, no meals, no restaurants etc. 5pm we were back in the room eating potted salads and watching tv. there was a basic kettle and wifi but evening meals were around £20 extra.

look for the recommended ones like Avrils, that can give evening meals and entertainment. may cost a bit more but a better experience, staying in a damp room and waking up to wet walls in the morning isn't fun between November and March.

[nikp]

Silent Picket at Martinpuich. We are staying there for the second time this year. John and Jennie are great hosts as well as being founts of all knowledge. If you are lucky John may take you for an evening drive like he did with us and pointed out many features including a hidden WW2 Luftwaffe airfield !

[salientguide]

Avril Williams Ocean Villas at ...Auchonvilliers  (clue in the name!!) in the centre of the northern sector of the Somme. Good accomodation with breakfast, and good dinners as an extra in a region where evening meals are extremely difficult to find. SG

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[Westonfront]

Dave Platt at Auchonvillers B&B and Battlefield guide, stayed a few times and never been disappointed comfortable  accommodation and first class grub.

if you look for accommodation on the Somme you will see his place it’s on the edge of the village close to New Foundland Memorial Park

Beaumont Hamel View Guest House it’s on trip advisor 

 

[charlesa]

Dave and Anita Platt seconded, fantastic B&B and he's a very good guide.

 

 

[Michelle Young]

Sylvie and Philippe at Le Clos du  Clocher ar Gueudecourt. Good rooms, nice and quiet, evening meals on request or there's a small kitchen area to allow you to self cater. Plus no cats, which is a huge plus point for me. 

[trenchtrotter]

On 2/8/2018 at 23:48, salientguide said:

Avril Williams Ocean Villas at ...Auchonvilliers  (clue in the name!!) in the centre of the northern sector of the Somme. Good accomodation with breakfast, and good dinners as an extra in a region where evening meals are extremely difficult to find. SG

This place is a marmite place, you either love it or hate it. I have spoke to those who won't stay anywhere else and those who won't tread over the door mat. 

Why not hire a cheap Gite, plenty about and cook evening meals yourself. Cheaper

[John Cubin]

Here's my tuppenceworth: Bernafay Wood. Been thirteen times and back again next month. If you want to feel the Somme, this is the place.