De Boot

De Boot offers practical amenities for guests, including complimentary breakfast each morning and free on-site parking to ease arrival logistics. Every room comes equipped with a tea and coffee maker, while family rooms provide additional space for groups traveling together. On-site dining options include a bar serving drinks throughout the day. Located along Ieperleedijkstraat in Merkem, Belgium, this stay serves as a convenient base near several regional highlights. Just one minute away by car, ’t Hooiland provides scenic views and outdoor activities within easy reach. The historic town of Diksmuide lies about 14 minutes’ drive away, featuring well-preserved World War I sites and museums tied to the Ypres Salient battles. For nature lovers, Komgrondgebied Lampernisse—a protected wetland area—is accessible via a 15-minute drive, offering trails through marshy landscapes ideal for birdwatching. Meanwhile, the iconic Yser Tower stands roughly 15 minutes away by car, delivering panoramic vistas over the surrounding countryside and memorials honoring fallen soldiers during wartime conflicts. Nearby Bos van Houthulst Forest spans across a 12-minute drive, providing shaded paths perfect for hiking or cycling amidst dense woodland.

Main amenities

Bar
Free Parking
Tea/Coffee Maker In All Rooms
Family Rooms
Free WiFi
Breakfast

Reviews

6.8 / 10 - 42 Reviews

Location

Ieperleedijkstraat 1a, 8650 Merkem, Belgique

Neighborhood

Museums
Museum Godshuis Belle
By car: 15,1 km · 16 min
Hooge Crater Museum
By car: 18,8 km · 19 min
Stedelijk Museum
By car: 15,8 km · 17 min
Kasteel Zonnebeke
By car: 17,7 km · 21 min
Architectural Buildings
Ypres Cloth Hall
By car: 14,9 km · 15 min
Rail Stations
Diksmuide
On foot: 10,9 km · 2 hr 10 minBy car: 11,9 km · 14 min
Ypres Train Station
On foot: 14,3 km · 2 hr 51 minBy car: 15,2 km · 15 min
Squares
Grote Markt Ypres
By car: 14,9 km · 16 min
Airports
Ostend - Bruges International Airport
By car: 33,6 km · 36 min
Lille Airport
By car: 53,8 km · 58 min
Adventure Parks
Chiroheem Houthulst
By car: 9,2 km · 11 min
Zonnestraal
On foot: 9,8 km · 1 hr 57 minBy car: 10,4 km · 12 min
Restaurants
Monsieur Beurre
On foot: 2,7 km · 33 minBy car: 2,9 km · 3 min
LHeritage
On foot: 3 km · 35 minBy car: 3,1 km · 3 min
Foodstore
On foot: 3,9 km · 46 minBy car: 4,1 km · 4 min
Natural Parks
Komgrondgebied Lampernisse
By car: 4,1 km · 8 min
IJzerbroeken
By car: 5,5 km · 9 min
Park Lo
On foot: 7,5 km · 1 hr 29 minBy car: 8,3 km · 11 min
Historic and Protected Sites
Belfort lo-reninge
On foot: 7,4 km · 1 hr 28 minBy car: 8,2 km · 10 min
Duiventoren
On foot: 7,4 km · 1 hr 28 minBy car: 8,2 km · 10 min
De Meestermolen
By car: 7,9 km · 9 min
de Ijzertoren
On foot: 9,5 km · 1 hr 53 minBy car: 9,5 km · 19 min
Monuments and Memorials
Yorkshire Trench Ypres
On foot: 9,8 km · 1 hr 58 minBy car: 10,7 km · 11 min
Yser Tower
On foot: 9,9 km · 1 hr 58 minBy car: 12,5 km · 15 min
Menin Gate
By car: 15,5 km · 16 min
The Menin Gate
By car: 15,5 km · 16 min
Passchendaele Memorial
By car: 19,5 km · 23 min
Bars
'T Hooiland
On foot: 1,4 km · 17 minBy car: 1,5 km · 1 min
Doka
On foot: 2,6 km · 30 minBy car: 2,6 km · 2 min
Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses
Cafe Bonjour
On foot: 3,6 km · 43 minBy car: 3,8 km · 4 min
Forests
Bos van Houthulst
By car: 9,7 km · 12 min

Amenities

General
Smoke-free property
Heating
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Designated smoking area
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Bar
Bathroom
Toilet paper
Toilet
Activities
Bicycle rental (Paid)
Cycling
Outdoors
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Living Area
Dining area
Seating area
Parking
Parking
View
View
Internet
Internet
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Media & Technology
Radio
Services
Meeting/Banquet facilities

Reviews

7 / 10
Peter -
Unique accommodation
8 / 10
Christophe -
Calm and tranquility. Awakened by birdsong
Having to pay extra for sheets
8 / 10
François -
the originality of the accommodation the location (nature, hiking trails, etc.) the autonomy left
a little rootsy, but that was our wish
6 / 10
Jimmy -
The people who worked there were very helpful and extremely friendly. The breakfast was great.
Too bad that 7 euros per person was charged for bed linen, this was not communicated in advance.

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Important information

Guests need to bring their own towels and bathroom amenities (shampoo, shower gel, soap etc). Please inform De Boot of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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