Staying in this B&B is as going back in the time. With its root in the "Great War" one still can sens a sort of serenity. Not for luxury seekers, it is the history that does it and the management couple is willing to tell you all about it.

How lucky to be able to stay in the rooms that weary soldiers from WW1 were staying in. The House is a must see place whether or not you stay here. It has wonderful displays and a great atmosphere to soak up. The man at the front desk on the museum side was one of the most interesting and helpful people we came across in 3 weeks in France. The museum is a must see if you are in this area of Belgium.
The rooms are small and the bathrooms are shared but oh what a one in a lifetime opportunity for a first hand glimpse into the life of those poor poor men.
There were two lovely british ladies volunteering, helping manage the place and constantly offering us cups of tea.

Talbot House was established in December 1915 as a place of refuge for the Commonwealth soldiers of the Great War who were fighting in the Ypres Salient of Belgium. It operates today, as it has since 1931, as a hotel/hostel/museum - a wonderful place of memorial and fun. Rooms are available , each with a story, and there is a communal kitchen. Tea and coffee are always available. The old piano is also availbale for those who know how to play and the performances are spontaneous and fun. An award winning garden that stays true to its origins of 1916. Many Great War artifacts of the old house are on display and there is a wonderful museum attached and associated with the House. A unique experience for anyone travelling through Flanders.
Check them out at www.talbothouse.be

Our second vist to Talbot House this year!
If your after hotel levels of comfort and service then look elsewhere!
Talbot House is a WW1 historic sight which has been left more or less as it was in 1916! Therefore you will have to live without en suite's and room service!
What you do get is a genuine slice of histrory!
I believe that the house is run on a non profit basis.
Kind of a cross between a good youth hostel and the imperial war museum!
If you do stay please be respectful of the history that goes with this unique location!
Town is also nice, but undergoing renovation.