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Cozy vacation home in the heart of Ypres. Free WiFi

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
A hallway with a wooden staircase, a door at the end, and a row of red chairs along the wall.
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ypres Market Square
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Ieper, Flemish Region
  • Place, In Flanders Fields Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ypres Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Menin Gate Memorial
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lille (LIL-Lesquin)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cozy vacation home in the heart of Ypres. Free WiFi

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1610230
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ypres

Located in Ypres, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Hotel-Museum Arthur Merghelynck and Museum of Education are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Menin Gate Memorial and Cloth Hall. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellewaerde and Cultureel Centrum Ghybe. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Ieper, Flemish Region

What's nearby

  • In Flanders Fields Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cloth Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ypres Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ypres Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Menin Gate Memorial - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Ieper Station - 8 min walk
  • Lille (LIL-Lesquin) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffee Bazaar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mimi's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza & Pitta Ocean - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panos - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy vacation home in the heart of Ypres. Free WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy vacation home in the heart of Ypres. Free WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy vacation home in the heart of Ypres. Free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy vacation home in the heart of Ypres. Free WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy vacation home in the heart of Ypres. Free WiFi located?

Located in the centre of Ypres, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hotel-Museum Arthur Merghelynck and Menin Gate Memorial. Ypres Municipal Museum and Museum of Education are also within 10 minutes. Ieper Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This marvellous place had absolutely everything you need along with the most pleasant hosts. Our party of four enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you Sven and Katleen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Dear Ian, Thank you for your kind words. It was a real pleasure to host you and your friends. Hope to welcome you again some day. Warm regards Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ypres stay

On a multi centre cycling tour This was by far the best accommodation Beautiful place in a great location and the best bike store you will ever find!Sven was so welcoming and helpful Definitely recommend strongly especially if you are on a cycling tour
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Dear Lester, Thank you for these kind words and fantastic review. Great to hear that you’ve enjoyed your stay with us and you found our guesthouse the best accomodation you’ve been. A big thank you and hope to welcome you again some day. Best regards Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ypres visit

The property was excellent. It had everything you could need - including a kettle and toaster. The property was in a very good location, being within an easy to walk to the city centre. We had a lovely time, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recomend a stay 100%.

Very freindly hist could not do enough to make our stay go well. Beutiful accomadation easy walk to town. Resturants.shops. Will stay again and already passed on to familly and freinds. Wh are looking at staying. Cannot thank you enough for our stay. Thanks. Peter,Ann.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2024
Dear Ann & Peter, Thank you very much for your kind words and excellent 5 stars. We’re so happy you’ve enjoyed your stay. So nice of you for spreading the word to stay with us to your family and friends. Always welcome. Hope to meet you soon again. Best regards Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment in centre of Ypres

Sven and Katleen were great hosts and very accommodating around our check-in and check-out allowing us to optimise our stay. The apartment is brilliantly placed in the centre of Ypres, 5 minutes walk from Cloth Hall and easy access to the rampart walk. It is ideal for any walking sightseeing in Ypres. The apartment is superbly equipped and laid out around a long kitchen with everything you need. There is also a terrace that catches the evening sun. Shower is wonderful after riding the Gent-Wevelgem classic and the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable to sleep in. There was also locked indoor storage for our road bikes. Will definitely return if staying in Ypres again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Experience

We thought this accommodation was superb! We stayed here because we were retracing the steps of my greatgrandfather’s experience in WW1. My family (me, husband, 5yr old & 7yr old) travelled to Ypres from UK and my parents from Canada. We had plenty of bedroom space here our kids loved the loft they could sleep in in our bedroom, they made it into their own special bedroom. My parents also really liked the space. We loved sitting on the deck and drinking beer which Sven kindly left for us. Sven was an extremely generous host. It was a very special trip for us and Sven’s beautiful place and hospitality made it superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommendable

We, two adults plus three teenage girls, thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ieper. The house is situated close to the city center within easy walking distance of everything you want to visit. It was very clean with comfortable beds and a nice terrace. Parking in the street in front of the house is limited to two hours from, I think, 9 am to 6 pm, but that was no problem for us as we usually left in the late morning and returned in the evening; but if you want to stay parked all day, there is free parking available not far away. For us, Ieper turned out to be the perfect home base for various trips around Flanders and also across the French border. We had no problem finding enough interesting things to do and places to see during our two-week stay and didn‘t even find the time to try out the bikes povided by the host. All in all, very recommendable.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

This is an amazing property, in a great location. Situated in a quiet side street in Ypres within easy walking distance to the center. The property is spotless and has some really nice features, including an outdoor terrace, to enjoy a cold Belgium beer on, on a warm evening. Sven and his family were extremely welcoming and helpful, supplying us with maps and information, and parking passes. Such friendly people who were always available to answer questions and make recommendations. The layout of the bedrooms worked great for us, 2 single beds on a mezzanine above a double bedroom, so the kids were in our room but not at the same.time, and a separate double bedroom for the grandparents. Bikes were available to use and looked in great condition, unfortunately we didn't get chance to use them, hopefully next time. Ypres is an amazing place to visit, unbelievably clean and tidy, with such rich history. I highly recommend it as a place to visit and Sven's place is the perfect base to explore it from. I can't wait to return for a longer stay. Thank you so much to Sven and his family for a perfect end to our continental adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Dear Richard & family, Wow, what a review, greatly appreciated! We’re flattered but also proud to receive these kind of words. It was also a real honour to have you here. We really hope to welcome you again in the near future. Baptiste, our son, promissed us that he will practice his English so he can welcome you even better, even better! ;-) Our sincere regards. Hope to see you soon. Sven, Katleen & sons.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delegation from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staying here during a very busy commemorative itinerary, and the accommodation was absolutely perfect for our needs.The house was spotless, comfortable, well equipped and easily accessible, with everything we required throughout our stay. Our host was exceptionally friendly, welcoming and accommodating, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived.We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. We would be delighted to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your fantastic review and score. It was a please to host you. Hope we can meet again in future. Thank you! Best regards Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gewoon gezellig, compleet, schoon en netjes. Zou fijn zijn als alle vakantie adressen er zo uit zagen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Beste Gerda, Dank je voor deze fantastische review. Super fijn te horen dat jullie genoten hebben van onze vakantiewoning. Altijd welkom! Groetjes Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Haus, nette Stadt

Von vorne bis hinten super. Toll eingerichtetes Haus, in dem es an nichts fehlt! Super Gastgeber
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrice t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmant gîte à Ypres

Au calme tout en étant très bien placé pour découvrir Ypres et sa région, le gîte de Sven et Katleen est très confortable et parfaitement bien agencé et équipé. Accueil et communication au top. Propreté impeccable. Merci !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Bonjour Patrice, Je suis ravi d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié notre maison de vacances et que tout était à votre goût. Merci pour la note et la critique parfaites. J'espère que nous pourrons vous accueillir à nouveau à Ypres. Merci! Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ten days in Ieper

Sven was a fantastic host. The apartment was spotless, everything we expected and was the perfect base for our stay in Ieper. The location was very peaceful whilst also bring central and ideal for exploring Ieper and beyond. We hope to visit again at some point.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect !

Zeer mooi afgewerkt huis, afgewerkt met oog voor detail. Perfecte ligging ten opzichte van de grote markt (10 min wandelafstand). Zeer duidelijke en vriendelijke communicatie van de verhuurder. Aanrader voor iedereen!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded our expectations!

This is a beautiful place to stay. You can tell that Sven and Katleen put a lot of thought and care into this rental. It is located on a quiet street and is close to everything Ieper has to offer. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was amazing! Sven greeted us with a smile upon arrival and when we left. I would highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Ieper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Nick, Thank you for this fantastic score and nice words! We’re glad you had a wonderfull stay. Hope to see you, you’re wife, son and niece again when you meet your friends in Ieper! Big hug and keep on smiling! Sven & Katleen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful in Ieper/Ypres

This was my second time staying at Sven's property. It was great both times. Sven and his family live next door. Sven is really nice and helpful. The property is first class, and the second floor outdoor terrace is a real delight. History is my hobby, and the house makes a very convenient base for WWI exploration. The museums, cemeteries, trenches, etc are a short distance. It is a very short walk to the town historic center, and every evening's "Last Post" ceremony at the Menin Gate. If you enjoy Belgian ales the town has a fabulous selection, and the famous Westvleteren is a short drive away. Parking is on the street, but was never a problem. There were always parking spaces nearby. We could not have been happier with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location cation

We enjoyed a 2 night stay at this lovely central gite. It was easy to find and to walk to the centre from. The kitchen was well stocked and the owners were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Jacqueline, Thank you for this nice review. We were very happy to host you and we’re glad you have enjoyed your stay. Thank you again and hope to welcome you again later in our gite. Best regards, Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Clean, Comfortable Property

My brothers and I found this property very comfortable and a great central location for exploring Ypres and WWI sites. Sven was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell L.

Excellent location, amenities and tasteful decor. All perfect.

We loved staying in this property. Very well appointed, everything was provided, even some cards and games to play at night. The apartment was in a very convenient location and there were photos of the town pre and post WW1. We loved the 'Flanders Field' poem on th wall. Sven and Katleen very helpful at all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Darrell & family, Thank you for this kind review. We’re so happy you’ve enjoyed your stay with us. We hope we may welcome you again another time! Best regards, Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burke W.

Great pick!

The house is lovely, and Sven is great! The owners live next door, and are super nice and cooperative. The house has a terrific location and is a short walk to stores, historic sites, rampart and park walks, and the "Last Post" at Menen Gate. The WWI sites and museums are a short drive away. It is even a short drive to Westvelteren and the famous monks" beer. Parking is on the street, but was never a problem. I highly recommend this property and the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Burke and Steve, It was our pleasure having you here. Nice to hear you’ve really enjoyed your stay in Ieper. We hope to welcome you again one day! All the best, Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay W.

excellent location

Great location, spotlessly clean with a lovely terrace to sit outside when weather permits. Sven is very professional and gives good information about the surrounding areas and leaves a helpful file with you for reference. There is a flight of stairs to access the house which is on the first and second floor, this was not problematic to us; however needs to be taken into account for anyone with limited mobility. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Beautiful apartment in great location with excellent facilities and comfortable beds. Thanks Sven

We were a family group aged from 23 to 76 and we all enjoyed staying at this beautiful apartment which had everything one could possibly need for an enjoyable stay in the wonderful city of Ypres. Excellent location within a few minutes walk to the main square and the Menin gate. Also a great base to visit military cemeteries in Flanders fields.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Sharon, Thank you very much for this kind review. We are really happy you had a wonderful stay. Hope we will welcome you again some day! Best regards Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

We had a great time in Ypres. Good central location.

Property was excellent. Well appointed and spotlessly clean. Ideally located for convenient access to town centre, just a short stroll. Very welcoming host. I will heartily recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear David, Thank you for this excellent review! We really appreciate it. Hope to welcome you another time. Sven & Katleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Perfect

The apartment is perfectly situated to explore ypres and the flanders area. The apartment is well equipped and the balcony was great to relax on an evening. Sven was really helpful with advice on where to go and what was worth seeing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Alan, Thank you for your kind words and great review. Hope to meet you again one day. Best regards. Sven & Katleen
Verified

8/10 Good

Françoise R.

Très agréable location

Location impeccable près du centre-ville très bien équipée Les propriétaires ont pensé presque à tout et en plus décor chaleureux . Seul petit bémol wc en haut mais C'est la configuration de l'appartement.....
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Sven & Katleen Daelman - Pattyn

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This holiday home is run by Sven Daelman and Katleen Pattyn, both in their early forties, who have 3 boys –Arthur, Baptiste, and Eduard. The couple has lived in the ‘cat city’ since 1997 and purchased the holiday home next to their own house in 2009.

Why they chose this property

The home was purchased with the intent to move Katleen’s physiotherapy practice into the bottom floor. Because more and more tourists began visiting Ypres, we made the decision not to permanently rent the upper floors, but to rent them on a temporary basis. That’s how this holiday home was born. After a few years of blood, sweat, and tears for renovation, the holiday home was opened up for booking on 28 June 2014. This date was chosen because it is the 100-year anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the beginning of the Great War.

What makes this property unique

'Gîte de Lombard' is located in the city centre, but in a quiet area. The city’s greenbelt, the Fortifications, is just a 20-metre walk away and you can enjoy nature in peace and quiet here. An advantage of this is that you can easily birdwatch from the rooftop terrace. You can reach the most important sights, monuments, museums, shops, restaurants, and bars in the city centre without the stress of taking your car. There is free parking with the blue card that you’ll receive upon arrival. The train station is just 500 metres from the home as well – it’s a simple and relaxing way to visit the rest of Flanders and Belgium. 'Gîte de Lombard' is the perfect place to start your visit to the medieval city of Ypres and the Westhoek.

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