B&B De Diligence  

The location is out in the countryside and gives you a good sense of the landscape.

The rooms themselves seem to be built in what seems to have been the old barn, which would be ok if there was adequate light and the rooms were of adequate size - but as it is, it is dark and one feels like one is sleeping in the former horse stall. The room was very simple, almost bare, with little attention to detail. Breakfast filled our bellies but again little attention to detail.

Very friendly and kind host. Comfortable with a great breakfast. Very peaceful and a great place for the children to play. The booking.com page says cash payment is needed but they do take cards.

Excellent accommodation--plenty of choice for different numbers of persons. Very clean and tidy. The beds were comfortable,ensuring a good nights sleep. Excellent choice of food for breakfast. Will keep in mind for next year.

Could be better bedside lighting----we like to read before going to sleep.

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.

On arrival at the hotel we viewed are room and were told that there were 4 beds in it. As we had small children we asked if we could use 1 room. The lady at the time said that this was no problem and we would be charged 120 euros a night instead of 140. She asked us if we would like the same arrangement for our second stay on the 12th Aug we said yes. When we paid for the second night we were told we had to pay the amount of 140 euros because we changed it!! I think this was extremely bad as the first night at the hotel we were not advised of this and clearly told the cost would be 120 euros a night.

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.

Ideal if you like it quiet both inside and outside the hotel - we did! Diy feel to the place, but no problem as it kept the price down. Good breakfast, but limited choices. Pleasing mezzanine room. We loved our stay because the place was remote, clean, rustic, functional. Easy to control heating, comfortable beds. Very welcoming and helpful owner(s). Lovely open view from our room and from the grounds themselves. All the key things that are important to us were present, and that's why we can rate it highly. If you need buzz, plush furnishings, public transport, etc, then this is not the place for you! Just to stress again, this was a lovely place for us, and we would definately choose to stay here again. The cost/facilities ratio for this hotel is good, with breakfast included.

Our likes greatly outweighed any dislikes, and the following points are listed just as areas for improvement/attention, rather than negative criticism: Washbasin (almost tiny) can be near impossible to use if you want to stoop to rinse your mouth, as you'll keep hitting your head on the mirror unit above. Shower temperature fixed (can be lukewarm), with annoying push button control. (Never encountered this in other hotels before). Inadequate lighting if you want to read in bed on the lower level. No tea making facilities. Small window makes room dark. The window should have been 2 - 3 times the size to make the most of the lovely view.

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.