Talbot House

When we booked this we did not realise that this place is actually a museum, Talbot House was a second home for the soldiers of WWI, acting as a place to escape the gruels of war. The staff is very friendly, besides a little dust the place is clean and well kept. It has a beautiful garden to relax in while you admire the work and plants. Breakfast has breads with a choice of sweet and salty toppings, many fruits, cereals, and a full array of drinks. The cat is an absolute cuddle-bug and very friendly, 10/10, would pet again. Can definitely recommend staying here, good price/quality ratio.

It is hard to put in to words. If you wish to feel at peace and, in some small part, to try and take yourself back over a century to a time and a set of circumstances that thankfully none of us can really comprehend, ie the lot of the soldiers of the Great War, then this is the place to do it. Talbot House is run by volunteers. They are all kind and helpful. The others that you will meet will have come from far and wide and will help you to appreciate how wonderful this sanctuary is. It falls to us all to support it and to keep it going.

We were in the Westhoek of Flanders for a few days to find out more about the First World War and this museum/former home for soldiers seemed like a good start. It was; extremely attractive, spacious garden to sit in (it was 33 degrees) and you can walk freely into the house and the adjacent museum. We had a room in the garden house, which was excellent, no remarks. You can help yourself to drinks, payable on a trust basis, buffet breakfast well stocked.

For an immersive and moving experience in an authentic museum which speaks to humanity in the face of the horrors of war, there is no-where better. Visit the museum, enjoy the garden and sleep peacefully in the guesthouse. It might change your view of what’s important in life.

Excellent in every way possible!!! My brother and I stayed 5 years ago. We enjoyed our previous stay that much we promised ourselves that we would return every 5 years! So we did… Honestly the complete experience from start to finish staying at Talbot House is beyond words (in a very positive way). The lovely Ken welcomed my brother and I and helped us settle in (sad to hear his wife Libby couldn't co host this year but I got the pleasure of seeing her smiley face on video during my stay) Ken kindly showed us round to ensure we knew where everything was and couldn't be more helpful. Martin, is incredible! So knowledgeable, so helpful and just one of life's "good eggs"! Robert, omg I just had to have a sing song the moment he sat at the piano and played a multitude of truly lovely memorable war time songs! In a world whereby good service has been forgotten! The Talbot House experience is just simply top draw! Thank you! We will definitely be back.

To stay at Talbot House is a wonderful way to connect with the soldiers of the Great War. The house is hosted by volunteers, and has a relaxed atmosphere. It is a perfect way to mix with like minded people who are visiting the cemeteries, museums and memorials to understand where their ancestors fought & died. This is living history. You don’t get an en-suite bathroom and the floorboards creak a bit, but the house feels like home from home. There are beers in the fridge and an honesty box. If you are very lucky someone will play the piano and you sing ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’. We found our second visit very moving, like visiting old friends.