In the middle of Merkem's countryside, De Klaproos offers a modern bed and breakfast with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, garden and a terrace. Ypres is a 15-minute drive and De Panne beach is 40 minutes by car. Sand coloured walls, wooden furniture and paintings are featured in the room. The bathroom comes with a bath or shower, toilet and free toiletries. Every morning De Klaproos offers a rich breakfast including fresh rolls, also available is orange juice and several spreads. A restaurant is located 1km away and more restaurants can be found in Ypres. Diksmuide is a 10 minutes’ drive to the north and Roeselare is 20km away. Courtray can be reached within 35 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Merkem
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  • Sven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean space in an extremely rustic and quiet area. The hosts are really nice.
  • Mikhail
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everything was perfect. Super cozy house, super friendly hosts, the breakfast was perfect, the bed was comfy. Very modern and beautiful house. Free parking next to the house. Beautiful surroundings. And an awesome collection of Peugeot model...
  • Sami
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great B&B and excellent hospitality/breakfast. will definitely stay here again if I am in the area. highly recommend.

Hosted by Jacques Vercaigne en Stroobant Marleen

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Jacques Vercaigne en Stroobant Marleen
Our hospitable kome is situated in Merkem, located between Ypres and Diksmuide. The B&B ' The poppy' ( de Klaproos) is situated in the centre of nature, culture, history and lots of culinary surprising possibilities. The seren sea is nearby and following cities are situated within a 30 km circle: Ypres, Diksmuide, Poperinge, Veurne, Roeselare. Perfect for convivial, instructive cycling tours. The numerous junction point routes help you to reach safely your destination. Furthermore, there are a lot of walk routes. In brief, perfect to examine the history of the Great War. We will do our best to let you feel home in our B&B. Your stay in our home will be absolutey unforgettable.
Languages spoken: English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of B&B De Klaproos
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 21 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

B&B De Klaproos takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about B&B De Klaproos

  • Room options at B&B De Klaproos include:

    • Quadruple

  • B&B De Klaproos offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental

  • B&B De Klaproos is 250 yards from the centre of Merkem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at B&B De Klaproos is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at B&B De Klaproos may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at B&B De Klaproos can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet