Martin Bennitt Posted 7 November , 2013 Share Posted 7 November , 2013 Just spent a couple of nights in the Hotel Beatus in Cambrai with Forum pal Stephen Pope (Delta) and others to explore the battlefield. Comfortable, excellent food, reasonable prices and the owner is tank expert Philippe Gorczynski. On top of all that they sent me back a few things I forgot in my room in a senior moment. What more can you want? http://www.beatus-cambrai.com/en cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 7 November , 2013 Share Posted 7 November , 2013 Just a warning for anyone contemplating staying at the Fields of Gold b & b in Ypres. I had to cancel a booking I'd made there, and did so 6 days before scheduled arrival. Their published policy, confirmed when I booked, was no cancellation fee if cancelled 2 days or more ahead of time, so I assumed all was OK. Then received email from the owner, Ms Vandedbussche, claiming that their terms were that any cancellation within 14 days meant whole cost (3 nights in my case) was payable! As "a compromise" she would only charge 1 night, but unless I did a bank transfer for this she threatened to charge my credit card with the 3 night total. I responded politely referring her to her own policy, and she backed down, but with no explanation/apology. Don't know if she was just incompetent, or "trying it on", but suggest anyone thinking of booking gets them to confirm their cancellation policy before handing over a credit card number. Pretty poor behaviour, in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 Just a warning for anyone contemplating staying at the Fields of Gold b & b in Ypres. I had to cancel a booking I'd made there, and did so 6 days before scheduled arrival. Their published policy, confirmed when I booked, was no cancellation fee if cancelled 2 days or more ahead of time, so I assumed all was OK. Then received email from the owner, Ms Vandedbussche, claiming that their terms were that any cancellation within 14 days meant whole cost (3 nights in my case) was payable! As "a compromise" she would only charge 1 night, but unless I did a bank transfer for this she threatened to charge my credit card with the 3 night total. I responded politely referring her to her own policy, and she backed down, but with no explanation/apology. Don't know if she was just incompetent, or "trying it on", but suggest anyone thinking of booking gets them to confirm their cancellation policy before handing over a credit card number. Pretty poor behaviour, in my view. Yes if she had stated it was 48 hrs previous she cannot try and amend that. I am dubious of booking with a card before arrival too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 As I understand this you pay for 1 night if you cancel less than 48 hours before arrival. This is taken from the website terms and conditions. Hereby conditions and cancellation policy. The applied amounts en percentages are to be paid by the guest. Special conditions are prior to the main cancellation conditions when applied. Main conditions and policy (Individual booking) •Less than 48 hrs before date of arrival: first night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger34 Posted 6 January , 2014 Share Posted 6 January , 2014 Hi, Trying to find the website for Clarges House in Longueval but it seems to have disappeared from Google! Is the place still trading? Thank you, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 6 January , 2014 Share Posted 6 January , 2014 How odd! No record of Clarges, Longueval on Trip Advisor and on Facebook there is a page but it seems to have a Northern Irish guy yelling about something last October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger34 Posted 6 January , 2014 Share Posted 6 January , 2014 Thank you, just had a look on the Facebook page and finally found a link to their website but is dead. When I drove past in late October I'm sure the sign was still up outside. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesa Posted 15 January , 2014 Share Posted 15 January , 2014 My favourite place on the Somme: www.beaumonthamelview.com +44 (0) 7971 453131 Dave and Anita Platt, fantastic couple. The B&B is excellent and I love the fact that you walk out of the front door and are immediately on the Old Beaumont Road. Also great for Motorbike tours and tours in Dave's ex Mod Landrover. I am going for the 3rd time in a fortnight. Best wishes Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 29 January , 2014 Share Posted 29 January , 2014 Hi, Trying to find the website for Clarges House in Longueval but it seems to have disappeared from Google! Is the place still trading? Thank you, Roger Try this............... http://www.clargeshouse.com/ regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger34 Posted 31 January , 2014 Share Posted 31 January , 2014 Thank you Tom, Must have been off line for a few days while I was looking! Glad to see it back up as we had a great week there a few years ago! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 1 February , 2014 Share Posted 1 February , 2014 Ok Roger, it's one I've used a few times and hope to again in the near future......a most comfortable billet...!! regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted 3 February , 2014 Share Posted 3 February , 2014 Self-catering "Zeninpicardie" Fossemanant (nr Amiens) +33 (0) 6 50 37 78 30 reservations@ zeninpicardie.com http://www.zeninpicardie.com Craig & Celine McDonald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi1912 Posted 10 February , 2014 Share Posted 10 February , 2014 We usually stay at the gite at Mesnil-Martinsart, the Ibis hotel at Albert or the Royal Picardy. I enjoyed my stays at all these places.This year however, we are trying somewhere new. It is near Aras, so a bit further from the Thiepval area than usual for us. it is a room in a chateau which I believe had some connection with World War 1. Chateau de Couin.http://www.chateaudecouin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 10 February , 2014 Admin Share Posted 10 February , 2014 Looks fabulous, if only I could afford it! There are two cemeteries in the village. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi1912 Posted 10 February , 2014 Share Posted 10 February , 2014 Looks fabulous, if only I could afford it! There are two cemeteries in the village. Michelle It's more than I'd usually pay but we are only staying 5 nights and it looks very atmospheric. I didn't know there were cemeteries in Couin. I must visit those. Thanks for that. I have concentrated very much on the battlefields near Albert and near Ieper until now and now I'd like to have a look at other areas where fighting took place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 10 February , 2014 Admin Share Posted 10 February , 2014 In fact there is a casualty buried in the Communal cemetery as well. The Chateau was used as a Divisional HQ from 1915-1918. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi1912 Posted 10 February , 2014 Share Posted 10 February , 2014 In fact there is a casualty buried in the Communal cemetery as well. The Chateau was used as a Divisional HQ from 1915-1918. Michelle Yes I see that. An Australian. Apparently it was used by the French too, before that. Amazing that it survived . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flers1916 Posted 12 February , 2014 Share Posted 12 February , 2014 I recommend Peter Smith's B&B in Flers. Excellent accommodation, food and conversation. No connection apart from I have stayed there for the last four years. Peter Smith & Sara AzzopardiOtago view48 rue PrincipaleFlers80360 Somme France Telephone: 0033 3 22 85 47 23Email: petesmith@hotmail.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 31 March , 2014 Admin Share Posted 31 March , 2014 Highly recommend this place 2km from Bailleul on the road to Neuve-Eglise http://www.gites-de-france.com/location-vacances-Bailleul-Chambre-d-hotes-Cote-Cour,-Cote-Jardin-59G1000.html Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel knockaert Posted 23 April , 2014 Share Posted 23 April , 2014 Hello you are visiting "the forgotten front", around Béthune, do not miss this very good address ! http://www.julugo.com/ two restaurants at Essars and Richebourg (la rouge croix). Big parks for buses ! just contact few days before. Very good fresh "régional" food and also very good... biers. Interpreter possible on place. Cheers Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel knockaert Posted 23 April , 2014 Share Posted 23 April , 2014 If you need more informations, please PM me. Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robins Posted 27 April , 2014 Share Posted 27 April , 2014 Never mind sleeping in comfortable beds the only way is to camp On this holy ground for the British ie wipers ,it's even better if it rains a little Especially on clatter soil plus it's a lot cheaper mmm smell that mud mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianExile Posted 27 April , 2014 Share Posted 27 April , 2014 Never mind sleeping in comfortable beds the only way is to camp On this holy ground for the British ie wipers ,it's even better if it rains a little Especially on clatter soil plus it's a lot cheaper mmm smell that mud mike. I don't think there's many 'happy campers' on the forum, but I completely agree. You can't beat it. Some cracking campsites in the area as well (the Velodrome in Albert being a favourite of mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesleyRowe Posted 28 April , 2014 Share Posted 28 April , 2014 Just returned from 3 nights at this place http://www.chateaudesaulty.com/ 25 minutes south of Arras. 100 euro for a 5-bed room, en-suite with breakfast! Kids loved it, as they could run around on the lawn and let off some steam after a hard day's battlefield touring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmetcalfe Posted 9 May , 2014 Share Posted 9 May , 2014 I just spent a couple of days in Ypres and stayed at a super new B&B in Zandvoorde. It's not far from Ypres and very handy for the eastern battlefield. The owners (Dieter & Sofie) are very helpful. The accommodation comprises two family suites, each with one double and one twin room. There is a shared kitchen/dining/lounge area and a fabulously stocked honesty bar/fridge. Parking is very nearby on the town square and is free. Importantly their rates are very reasonable, particularly when compared with town-centre prices. Breakfast is huge. Because both Dieter and Sophie work, breakfast is laid out before 08.00am (and may be laid out at a time of your choosing prior to that). This would particularly suit families (there was another family staying there at the same time as us) or a larger touring group. Highly recommended. http://www.bbkunstmin.be/en/home Edited to add that the stairs to the bedrooms are steep and might not suit those with difficulties climbing stairs. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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