Talbot House

I’ve been visiting Talbot House for many years now, and always wanted to experience an overnight stay. This finally became a reality in August when I stayed in the Vandewalle Room. Not only did I enjoy time to explore the historic house at leisure, but I spent a relaxed evening sitting in the garden, and a very tasty full English Breakfast the next morning. The room and facilities were excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend the House as the perfect stop for an overnight stay. I will be back!

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.

When you walk through te house, it's as if Tubby still wanders around. The peace and calm is overwhelming; I'm happy to know that we're coming back with our family : children and grand children. This is a place we should cherish, in memory of all those soldiers, human beings that got some rest during a very small time before going back to the trenches... Who knows if they would ever come back ....

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.

Such an atmospheric place to stay, wonderfully decorated and furnished with so many interesting artefacts. Continental breakfast with lovely and plentiful - our garden rooms were 'old fashioned' in a very positive way (you wouldn't want or expect ultra modern) rooms very comfortable and warm and quieter than the main house. I'd recommend going through the entire house, especially the chapel (stairs not for those with mobility issues) well worth the climb into the roof space Whether my grandfather ever stayed their I will never know but it would be nice to think he could have done A truly beautiful place to stay and Poperinge is a lovely town

The most amazing and immersive WW1 experience. We were fortunate enough to stay in the main house overnight. You just have to let your imagination take over. WW1 is right in this house, in every nook and cranny. The chapel at the top of the house is very moving as you imagine the soldiers crowded shoulder to shoulder worshiping and praying that ‚their number‘ isn’t up when they go down the line from the safety of the house. The museum is very well presented. Recommended!