B&B De Diligence  

Lovely rural property. Those who have posted negative comments about this place need to get a grip It's not a hotel, it's a rural b&b and you therefore cannot expect hotel facilities. I found good basic accommodation that was clean and comfortable. I got exactly what I paid for. This is the only b&b I've stayed in where I've had an omlette cooked for me for breakfast. Yes there were mosquitoes but for goodness sake, close the window. I never got one bite.

A bit hard to find. If you don't have a gps, don't take any notice of the Google instructions, you could be driving around Flanders for hours. Basically, this b&b is in the next village up from Dikkebusse, and it's the last street on the right through the village.

It was warm friendly and had a good atmosphere.

Not much.

We have stayed there in the past. As before we found very good value basic accommodation with excellent service & welcome. I have no hesitation in recommending De Diligence for visitors to the area.

The b and b is out in the country and it was so peaceful relax and read abook and have a cool drink in the garden.

I was in the middle of nowhere, nice and quite. the horses woke us up but not a problem. breakfast was great! staff very friendly.

Games room not brill, but we didn't necessary want to use it. It would have been nice to be shown around the farm, there was a bar/restaurant??, but didn't know if it was for guests or if it was open or what times it was open.

Rural location close to Iepres with very pleasant helpful staff. Room ideal for family with young children who want to be together.

Location and quietness.

Messy, uncomfortable, unhygienic, run-down, unwelcoming, no tea/coffee facilities, no courtesy toiletries, old, saggy mattress on bed, old food left in fridge, dog-mess collected and left in container in yard, no water glasses in room, gentlemen unable to stand up straight at lavatory (poor siting/design) - generally poor all around.

This hotel was a gem. Peaceful location, welcoming hosts, excellent food. Not fancy but practical and very good value for money.

The really good value breakfast and the friendliness of the staff.

Very warm welcome Nice style of the rooms Good breakfast Nice location This is a dream place if you are looking for a "farm" vacation (but not mentioned in the webpage)

The room was dusty and full of spider webs Dog's poo in the yard The pictures in the webpage seem to be old and give a much better view than the reality I am affraid that this kind of accommodation is too challinging to be managed by only one person?

An ideal location to visit the Ypres Salient but car/cycle essential. Set in the middle of peaceful fields with a view of Ypres five miles away. The owner is friendly and attentive ensuring a hearty breakfast if wanted. The stables provide the equestrian side of the business. The rooms were adequate but the hand basin is very small. A peaceful and relaxing setting

Hand basin a little too small but otherwise the shower.WC Were good.

De Diligence is different, not exactly a hotel by definition but has more of the character of a countryside holiday hostel. The accommodation is 50 metres from the car park down a pebbled drive so not suitable for anyone unsteady on their feet or in a wheelchair.The accommodation building is a modernised farm building and the dining room is also incorporated within. The rooms are clean and the beds really comfortable. Linen was spotless. The central heating is fast and powerful. There is a small tv on a wall mount that gets bbc 1, and a real country wardrobe in which to hang your clothes. Breakfasts offer fruit juice and various breads with several cheeses and hams. Preserves and butter too. The owner will also cook you omelettes. There is plenty of outdoor seating with tables if you want to drink wine in the evening with a take-away pizza. All very pleasant and rustic.

Rooms do not have bedside lamps and the main lighting is three spotlights on a rail, so its not possible to read sitting up in bed. The bathroom is narrow and the sink is a half size model. The shower is very powerful and pressure button operated, the temperature is fixed. There are no tea and coffee facilities in the rooms but you can raid the dining room instead where a kettle is available. Its further from Ypres than some b&b, but close to Kemmel and Poperinge. The car park is rather dusty as it is not pebbled or paved. The entire area is a cyclists paradise and the countryside really quite beautiful. I would certainly stop there again. Good value for money.