Guesthouse
A stay in the guesthouse is not just an overnight stay, it is an experience. An experience, unique in every respect. Prepare for a historic stay, in the broadest sense of the word. Because admit it, how often do you get the chance to spend the night in a living museum? In a House that breathes history, where every room contains stories and the past becomes tangible. During the First World War, Talbot House was a favorite destination for many soldiers, a place to escape and catch their breath. And it still is after all these years. A second home. A home from home. Welcome.
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About our Guesthouse
Oprichter van Talbot House
Midden in de drukte van de Eerste Wereldoorlog, toverde Philip ‘Tubby’ Clayton, oprichter van Talbot House, een prachtig herenhuis om tot een thuis voor meer dan een half miljoen Britse soldaten.
Slaapkamers in het Huis en de Tuin
Tijdens hun verblijf in Talbot House werden ze ondergebracht in één van de slaapkamers in het Huis en de tuin. In welke kamer ze precies terechtkwamen was een complete verrassing.
Traditie
Een traditie die wij tot op vandaag in stand houden.
Spend the night in an authentic soldier's club
Be surprised, just like the thousands of soldiers and pilgrims who came before you. Perhaps you will spend the night in the General's room or discover the bullet holes in the plasterwork of the Berat room. Reserve your place in the Talbot guesthouse, be assigned a room, sleep in a living museum and fully immerse yourself in the Talbot House experience.
What can you expect from a stay at Talbot House?
The experience starts when you ring the bell at the famous white front door. You will be warmly welcomed by our British caretakers and you will immediately feel at home with a refreshing cup of tea. Then you can begin your exploration of the House. Visit the many rooms, climb the stairs to the chapel and be carried away by so much history.
After waking up, enjoy a delicious English or continental breakfast in the morning, after which you have plenty of time to discover the House and the museum. As a guest you get free access to the exhibitions and the opportunity to participate in the story tours. In the afternoon you can enjoy our famous Westhoek Picnic and after closing time you have the garden and the House all to yourself. At the end of your stay, Talbot House will also feel like a second home to you.
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Rooms in the House
A stay at The Old House is a historic experience in every sense of the word. Discover the seven rooms and the stories within them.
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Rooms in the garden
Spending the night in The Garden House means enjoying a modern and comfortable stay in an environment that breathes history.
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Talbot’s Breakfast
A standard breakfast (continental breakfast) is included with an overnight stay at Talbot House. For €10 extra you can enjoy an extensive English breakfast.
Continental breakfast (standard)
- Included in the price of each stay:
Bread, rolls, cold spread
Coffee, tea, milk and fruit juice
- Cereals
- Small snacks
- Yoghurt
- Muesli
English breakfast (+10 euros)
In addition to the continental breakfast, you also get these extras:
- Hot tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Hot sausage
- Beans
- Toast
- Bacon
- Egg
Frequently asked questions
How should we check in?
Registration: Gasthuisstraat no. 43
check-in: from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m
Check-out: until 10am
Tourist tax: EUR 1.70 per night per person is included in the price
Deposit: EUR 10 cash per key
What are the prices for rooms?
Single room 70 EUR
Double room 109EUR
Family room for two persons 120 EUR (two persons)
Family room three people 135 EUR (three people)
Family room four people 170 EUR (four people)
These prices are target prices (for 2024) and may vary per season.
What is included in an overnight stay?
When you stay overnight in the Guesthouse you have access to Talbot House and the Talbot House Garden. Free breakfast and free museum visits are included in the price.
What facilities are provided?
Each room has a sink with hot and cold water, and there are showers and toilets in a number of communal sanitary areas that are maintained daily. Just as soldiers used to not know which room they would end up in, your stay at Talbot House will be an equally big surprise. Prepare yourself for a unique experience that will stay with you forever.
Cancellations
Talbot House is a small hotel run by a non-profit organization. To prevent abuse, we must be strict on cancellations. Depending on when you wish to cancel the booking, a percentage of the money will be retained:
In case of cancellation after confirmation, an administration fee of 20% always applies
In case of cancellation 90 days or less before arrival: 50%
In case of cancellation 14 days or less before arrival: 100%
Room book
When checking into the room, we provide guests with a free 'Room book'. This booklet contains historical information about the rooms and is offered as a souvenir of the stay.
Travels from and to the UK
If you are traveling from the UK to Talbot House, take a look at our preferred partner P&O Ferries who have some of the newest ferries on the Channel.
P&O Ferries has been offering free crossings for all UK Talbot House Wardens since 2019 to support Talbot House.