At THE PROTEA you are really staying in the middle of FLANDERS FIELDS, where the battles of the GREAT WAR realy took place.

We warmly welcome you on our beautiful renovated premises with there modern rooms, equipped with all modern conveniences, box spring included.

Our interiors have a touch a South Africa .

With an extensive breakfast with only fresh, quality products you are full of energy to start exploring FLANDERS FIELDS and YPRES.

Your host Alain will share his passion for WORLD WAR ONE with you and guide you.

Blankenberge, the pearl of the Belgian coast, offers a range of activities. You can stroll along the endless beach or the beautiful sea front. Perhaps you prefer to try your luck in the "New Casino" or explore the underwater world at Sea Life Park. Additionally you may go shopping in one of the many atmospheric shops of Blankenberge. The beautiful Bruges is at only 14 km so by train or car you’re very quickly in this historic city.

The 3 km long and 350m wide beach and the dunes are very popular with people who love the beach, sunbathing and hiking. People who enjoy an active holiday will also be able to retrieve their hearts to the beach during many activities, as well as in Blankenberge city and surroundings.

General Hotel Information

Number of guestrooms : 36 Number of floors : 3 Check-In : 3 PM Check-out : 11 AM Currency : Euros Time zone : GMT + 1:00 Hotel ratings : 3 stars

Hotel Amenities

Elevator Pet policy: not allowed Multilangual staff (English – Dutch – French – German) Safe deposit box Fax/copy services Guest laundry service Wireless highspeed internet access Luggage storage area

Area Information

0,5 Km from Railway Station 0,5 Km from the harbour 0,5 Km from the Casino 0,5 Km from the beach 0,3 Km from the shopping area Within walking distance from all major tourist attractions 5 Km from the harbour of Zeebruges 14 Km from Bruges 110 Km from Brussels 25 Km from Ostend airport

In the countryside and in an oasis of greenery, you find the hotel « Kasteelhof 't Hooghe » situated 3 km of the centre of Ypres. Away from the noisy town-life, it is an ideal place to make some excursions in order to visit the region. The three stars hotel with its 11 rooms in the same style as the building but equipped with the up-to-date modern comfort of the 21ste century. Indeed every room has toilet, bathroom, television, telephone, radio-awakening, hair-dryer and some with airco. The rooms of the first floor have their own terrace. Every room has a view on the garden with pond. The hotel has a cordial restaurant, with a varied kitchen and a bar that allows you to rest while tasting the Belgian beers. It is pleasant to stay late in the evening at the lounge by the hearth. There is also a parking lot reserved for the hosts of the hotel. The hotel is situated on a domain that breathes history, situated on the former front line dating of World War I. Typical proofs of it are the trenches, the concrete bunkers and several craters of mines.