ErniesBoy Posted 18 May , 2014 Share Posted 18 May , 2014 Somme Patron: Patrick Verschuren Domaine de la Butte 41 Route Nationale 62450, Le Sars France Tel 0(0) 321 16 81 53 fixed line phone Tel 0(0)660 833826 mobile Email contact@domaine de la butte.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianExile Posted 20 May , 2014 Share Posted 20 May , 2014 I stayed Bellevue Campsite over the weekend, and thought I'd write a quick review in case anyone's thinking of staying there. If you're driving up towards Thiepval, it's in the middle of Authuille on the right hand side before the Church. It's a small site, a mixture of permanent mobile homes and pitches. Pitches are well seperated with hedges, hook ups are available on most of them. There's a central block with toilets (no paper!), a shower, a small washing up area and laundry facilities. There's a really small play area in the middle of the site. The nearest decent shop is Albert (the Super U is open Sunday mornings), - there's nothing really in Authuille. The chap who runs it is very friendly - not sure if he speaks English but he was perfectly happy to listen to me speaking (bad) French. 2* is about right Pros Cheap - 1 man & 1 tent 11 euros a night Ideally located for exploring the Thiepval area Cons No restaurant - looks like it's been closed for a while, and not reopening any time soon Shower block etc is perfectly serviceable, but a bit tired Damien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scorer Posted 24 May , 2014 Share Posted 24 May , 2014 Ypres Novotel Leper Centrum Flanders Fields Sint Jacobstraat 15 Leper Ypres 8900 Tel (32) 57/429600 E-Mail: H1372@accor.com I have just returned from four nights there .... an excellent hotel, much recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianExile Posted 28 May , 2014 Share Posted 28 May , 2014 Stayed at Les Galets last weekend - camping though, not in the guest house. It's run by Avril's sister, June. In terms of a campsite, it's fairly basic! It's her front garden basically. The facilities are limited to a small block with a toilet and shower (just next to two rusted Ford Capris). There's no hookups, or any other facilities beyond bins. I was only there for a night, and was the only one there, but it suited me down to the ground. Might not be everyone's cup of tea though because of the facilities. That said, it was only 5 euro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wood Posted 10 June , 2014 Share Posted 10 June , 2014 Gite de la Fontaine 44 bis rue du Monument 62173 Riviere Pas-de-Calais 03-21-71-58-39 www.gitesderiviere.fr Just a couple of minutes' drive from the N25, and not far from Arras, this 3-bed, fully equipped gite offers secure parking, free WiFi and comfortable accommodation. We have just returned from a three-night stay, using it as a base to visit several CWGC cemeteries. We booked it through AirBnB, which added a small booking charge to the low nightly rate; however, that was a small price to pay in order to have a self-catering base for less than one week. Mr & Mrs Bourdrel (the owners) live on site in a completely separate house. Apart from welcoming us, we rarely caught a glimpse ... although they were happy to deal with enquiries etc at any time. The gite also provides bicycles; given the time, we would have enjoyed cycling in the area ... but we were far too busy researching! The village has a bakery, post office, church and park; there are a few shops in the nearby village of Beaumetz-sur-Loges, with shops galore on the outskirts of Arras. In short, this gave us comfortable and independent accommodation in an excellent location at a good rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundtuit Posted 18 June , 2014 Share Posted 18 June , 2014 Hi all. Just booking a Flanders trip for later. Staying at MUSCARI B&B down near Wijtschate. Has anyone been to this b&b ? It is very inexpensive E60 a night double inc. breccy. I know its out in the sticks. Any feedback would be appreciated. Regards all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 30 July , 2014 Share Posted 30 July , 2014 For those who wish to have more to do in the evening...how about Amiens, it's only a short drive from the battlefields and have a look at this properties situation close to the Cathederal....... http://en.gites-de-france.com/holiday-rentals-Amiens-City-Break-Le-Bourdon-80G201317.html regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacktar898 Posted 5 August , 2014 Share Posted 5 August , 2014 I wouldn't go to Avril Williams place if you paid me. Overpriced,and the "'but you get the ambience"' doesn't cut it. I wouldn't go to Avril Williams place if you paid me. Overpriced,and the "'but you get the ambience"' doesn't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 7 August , 2014 Share Posted 7 August , 2014 HOTEL IN CASSEL, Cassel is a beautiful little town at the top of Mont Cassel. Generals Foch and French had their headquarters there and there is an equestrian statue of Foch. The hotel we stayed at is in the Grand'Place on the North side. It is Hotel Le Foch with a charming and cheerful hostess, Nathalie. She has a great sense of humour. The rooms are large and very clean, some with a view of the Grand'Place. www.hotel-foch.net , hotel-foch2@wanadoo.fr. Tel. 03 28 42 47 73. Restaurant closed on Friday and Sunday night. . Cassel is ten miles from the Belgian Border , 20 miles from Poperinge. Highly recommended! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 8 August , 2014 Author Share Posted 8 August , 2014 Big thumbs-up from me for the Ibis Styles Hotel at Bruay-la-Buissiere. Not the kind of place I normally seek for a battlefield tour as I like being in a town centre where I can have an explore and find a bar and restaurant or two - but I have to say this was great. Bruay is handily placed for Loos, Neuve Chapelle, Vimy and that kind of area. It is only about 5 minutes off the motorway (J6 on the A26 at Fouquieres-les-Bethune). A very modern budget hotel, but possibly the best bed I have ever slept on in a hotel. It has a bar but no restaurant - but is on a commercial/shopping complex that has lots. Next door is "Les 3 Brasseurs" which brews its own (very good) beer and has a great menu. Well worth considering if you are in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 13 August , 2014 Share Posted 13 August , 2014 Ypres, B&B Ter Vesten. What a wonderful B&B. Hostess Magda Vandenbroucke makes the best breakfast I've ever tasted. Twenty sorts of jam and marmalade, bacon and eggs, cereals, etc. Great big rooms with the latest gadgets and a garden to sit in. Not far from the Grand'Place and the Lille Gate. And all that at a modest price. www.bbtervesten.be , magda.vandenbroucke@telenet.be Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 15 August , 2014 Share Posted 15 August , 2014 Ter Vesten's telephone number is +32 (0) 57 21 57 59 . Also +32 (0) 473 42 90 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 27 August , 2014 Share Posted 27 August , 2014 Re #209 HOTEL IN CASSEL When Nathalie & Luc Broussart send you a mail, you will probably not see that it is from their hotel. You see 'Luc Broussart' . That is why at first I deleted it, until I saw 'Luc Broussart, hotel, Cassel'. Read on! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 11 September , 2014 Share Posted 11 September , 2014 just spent 3 nights at http://www.bedandbreakfastnorthernfrance.com/ Jim and Liz are very friendly, situated just in Aubrometz 20 mins from Hesdin. only a couple of rooms, good enough for short stays full size bathroom, comfortable bed and breakfast included for 75 euro a night for 3 beds of 55 for the twin room. towels included .easy to get to ,tv in room , free Wi-Fi access,with tea and coffee facility and hairdryer, English speaking will also take pets. price is per room. only minor down point is if you want nightlife its quiet. suited us after a lot of walking. nearest cemetery is in the next village Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 20 October , 2014 Share Posted 20 October , 2014 Back from our trip, we had discovered farm B and Bs in Ireland by chance, and tend to choose them now whenever possible. Enroute from Italy to the Somme about 20 minutes from Beauvais we had one night, ideal if you arrive late and early start for the Somme Aux Trois Bouleaux Montreuil sur Breche We then spent 2 nights at Battery Valley farm, Grandcourt This was perfect for evening twilight drives round Beaumont Hamel and Thiepval, then day trips far and wide and not too far to eat in Albert and la Boiselle On to Normandy and stayed at La Discrete Cairon Well placed to visit the Normandy beaches and Bayeaux Our last B and B was Varlet Farm, well known on the forum and lived up to all expectations In Berlin we stayed at the Mani Hotel in Torstrasse, Mitte, well placed to explore the city, walking , cycling and train, with very interesting restaurants all walking distance. Cheers Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bennett Posted 25 October , 2014 Share Posted 25 October , 2014 Back from our trip, we had discovered farm B and Bs in Ireland by chance, and tend to choose them now whenever possible. Enroute from Italy to the Somme about 20 minutes from Beauvais we had one night, ideal if you arrive late and early start for the Somme Aux Trois Bouleaux Montreuil sur Breche We then spent 2 nights at Battery Valley farm, Grandcourt This was perfect for evening twilight drives round Beaumont Hamel and Thiepval, then day trips far and wide and not too far to eat in Albert and la Boiselle On to Normandy and stayed at La Discrete Cairon Well placed to visit the Normandy beaches and Bayeaux Our last B and B was Varlet Farm, well known on the forum and lived up to all expectations In Berlin we stayed at the Mani Hotel in Torstrasse, Mitte, well placed to explore the city, walking , cycling and train, with very interesting restaurants all walking distance. Cheers Shirley Glad you are all back home safe Shirley, we stayed at Battery Valley on our last day and I was telling Mireille how I first met you and Chris. Hope to see you next April Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courgette Posted 26 October , 2014 Share Posted 26 October , 2014 For anybody who is looking for self-catering accommodation on The Somme, I would thoroughly recommend this property at Eclusier-Vaux, in the Somme valley, just 3km from the old frontline. The house is a detached, private residence with its own parking and river frontage and huge picture windows leading to a large first-floor terrace overlooking the river and lake. The owners, Aurelie and Francois, are pleasant and straight-forward to deal with and speak English. http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p6166206 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 26 October , 2014 Share Posted 26 October , 2014 Glad you are all back home safe Shirley, we stayed at Battery Valley on our last day and I was telling Mireille how I first met you and Chris. Hope to see you next April Peter Will be good to see you, we really enjoyed our stay at Battery Valley Farm Cheers Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courgette Posted 16 November , 2014 Share Posted 16 November , 2014 Happy to give feedback on my recent (October '14) stay at Number 56 Bed & Breakfast, located on the Albert-Bapaume road in La Boiselle village. The hosts, David & Julie, offer a warm welcome and a comfortable stay. The rooms are pleasant and well-appointed with views over the Somme countryside towards Thiepval or the (now) peaceful church in the village of La Boiselle. All rooms are en-suite with a decent shower, complimentary toiletries and hot drinks facilities. As a solo traveller, the optional communal meals were an added bonus: Julie's cooking and the couple's relaxed hospitality are to be commended. In the conviviality of good company, wine and food around the table, remembering that we were gathered on the old German frontline (which GPS co-ordinates confirm ran through the living and dining room of the house, I believe) added an extra dimension to the experience. In addition, David's mini-tour of nearby WW1 sites, was an inspiring revelation. However much you may read and research the First World War, the experience of a knowledgeable narrator explaining the circumstances of those events 100 years ago, really does bring the event to life. Thoroughly recommend for solo travellers and they offer rooms suitable for groups and families as well. http://www.number56.co.uk/ Edited for typos only! Shocking.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jon Dowrick Posted 16 November , 2014 Share Posted 16 November , 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 Have to agree with you Michelle, superb accommodation and a great welcome. We didn't eat there (apart from breakfast) as we went to the Menin Gate ceremony...Ypres is only 20 mins away, Messines and Plugstreet only 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 16 November , 2014 Admin Share Posted 16 November , 2014 Have stayed there twice now, had the twin room downstairs first time as my husband was on crutches. Last time we stayed in the Chambre Babulette Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wood Posted 22 November , 2014 Share Posted 22 November , 2014 Ypres, B&B Ter Vesten. What a wonderful B&B. Hostess Magda Vandenbroucke makes the best breakfast I've ever tasted. Twenty sorts of jam and marmalade, bacon and eggs, cereals, etc. Great big rooms with the latest gadgets and a garden to sit in. Not far from the Grand'Place and the Lille Gate. And all that at a modest price. www.bbtervesten.be , magda.vandenbroucke@telenet.be Fred I'm afraid my Flemish is not up to their website - and google translate is far from ideal - but I can't see anything about parking. Is there parking available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 22 November , 2014 Share Posted 22 November , 2014 I'm afraid my Flemish is not up to their website - and google translate is far from ideal - but I can't see anything about parking. Is there parking available? It does not say! Try Google search and type in the name plus parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 26 November , 2014 Share Posted 26 November , 2014 Phil, There is space enough in the street. All the best, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackblue Posted 5 February , 2015 Share Posted 5 February , 2015 Looking for a child friendly (3 under 3) Villa around Bapaume/Albert for a week or so in mid July. Any recommendations? Tim D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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