I had a wonderfull stay at Varlet Farm. It's the ultimate place for a short WW1 tour in the area. The farm was at the frontline in WW1 and can be found on military maps of this time. The owners are very friendly and have been collecting lots of relics found on their own land from WW1. It's an impressive collection. I stayed two nights and managed to do a tour along museums and memorial sites such as the Passendale memoral museum, Tyne Cot Cemetry, Flanders Field Museum in Ypres, The Hoge Crater Museum, Frontline Hoog museum and Hill 26 Sancturary Wood museum as also the German Studenten Friedhof. The Varlet Farm is very central to visit all these impressive musea and memoral sites. The farm is in a rural area. Dogs are allowed, the breakfast is wonderfull and the owner even made me a breakfast to take because I wanted to leave very early. If you want a World War I tour around Ypres or just a quiet stay this is the place to be! Very recomendable!

Peter our host was very friendly and was waiting with cake when we arrived. The location in the countryside near Ypres is beautiful with the crops just starting to be ready to be harvested. Our room was comfortable with a large bathroom with shower. Breakfast was deliciisous with fresh bread, home made jams and local cheeses as well as a warm dish on each day. The farm was in the midst of the WW1 battles and has a small collection of artifacts found in the fields surrounding the farm. We were able to charge our EV during our stay. If you are cycling in the area the farm is conveniently on the Vredesroute (Peace Route).

David was a fabulous host..the huge and delicious breakfasts were served by David with a small commentary from him about the produce..nothing was too difficult for David including giving us Maps of the Ypres Salient or information pertaining to anything we needed.. being able to help ourselves using an honour system for refrigerated beverages(alcoholic or non) was great and the ability to be able to make ourselves tea and coffee anytime was welcome. I also liked the ability to lounge in places other than our room with the placement of lounges in close proximity to our room.Plenty of parking.

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Everything was fantastic. The host was super friendly, we felt like we were his guest, family friend, not just a customer. Breakfast was perfect. Room was the best one we stayed in while visiting Europe. Location to all the historic sites of WW1 is perfect, right in the middle of everything. I am very glad we picked this experience, he has his own collection of artifacts from the war found on his farm or in the area. It was so interesting, and David has a wealth of information to pass on. If we had known this would have been so wonderful, we would have booked more than one night.

That we only stayed the one night. The next night we stayed in Ypres to be closer to the Menin Gate. I think looking back we could have been there for 8pm and then still gone back to the farm for the next night.

Cute and traditional property on a functional farm, very pretty place to stay. Very clean also, we had a room for 3 people (3 single beds)- our room was spacious and very clean with tea and coffee facilities. The breakfast had a very personal touch to it, David made sure we had everything we needed and we were able to try local foods, such bakery items and cheese made in the area. Parking was free too and David knew lots of information.

Cannot think of anything I didn’t like.

Superb place to stay! David, the host, is excellent. Genuinely interested in his guests and ensuring that they have a good time in Belgium. Lovely welcome with tea and cake. Amazing breakfast with lots of homemade goodies and the opportunity to take some food for a packed lunch. David gave us a history lesson about WW1 and showed us all the things in the barn that have been found on the farmland over the years. A mini-museum right on-site. The farm is out in the country so lovely and quiet, yet is not far from the cemeteries, museums and Ypres. David even lent us bikes so we could cycle around the beautiful countryside. And after a long day, it was great to come back and enjoy a local beer from the honesty fridge.

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Everything. Fabulous location for visiting region.

Peaceful. Calm. Great host. Excellent location. Homemade bread and jam were very pleasant. Belgium beers in the fridge were top spec and very reasonably priced. Nothing fancy here but that is definitely praise. While stating here, you realise more about what is really important in life. Simple pleasures.

The host David was fantastic and his knowledge of the history of the farm which has a fascinating past. My wife and I was very pleased with the comfort of the bed, so comfortable. The breakfast was very good and a great selection on offer. They are a very honest and lovely family run business. It is obvious that they are totally committed to providing a wonderful and comfortable experience for their guests.

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The property is well designed, set in exceptionally quiet open countryside. The host David, made us feel welcome from arrival with coffee and cake. Free and easy with two lounge areas with their own drinks making facilities and honestly box for beers etc. Exceptional breakfast and well within striking distance of Ypres. Great base for exploring WW1 sites with groups of friends.

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What did we like? Everything. It was an outstanding stay which couldn't be faulted. A perfect host, super facilities, lovely family, great location. We couldn't have wished for a better stay and I'm hard pressed to think of anywhere I've stayed in over 60 years that has been as good as this; and I've travelled extensively worldwide.