Abacus House
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Overview
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
7 guests
Minimum stay varies
The minimum stay for this property changes depending on the dates selected
Townhouse
Just footsteps away from the Main Market Square, Abacus House is nearest to all great places in Ypres: Menin Gate, Vauban Ramparts, Saint Martin's Cathedral, Saint George's Memorial Church and not to forget the completely renovated In Flanders Fields Museum. They all invite for a sensational walk through our town’s famous history. The Ypres Tourist Centre, as well as numerous fine restaurants, cosy pubs and sunny terraces, are all nearby.
In Ypres' surroundings you'll discover the sandy beaches Belgium's Northsea coast, the superb landscapes of the Polder region or the hills of the Kemmel ridge. The superb cities of Bruges, Gent, Kortrijk or Lille (Fr) are less than one hour's drive away by car.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Our house is intended for residential purposes for families or groups of friends.
As our neighbours appreciate the calm environment, no parties are allowed in the house.
Bicycles are welcome but must be stored in the courtyard.
Furniture may not be moved around in the house.
Thank you for keeping our holiday home a clean and relaxing place!
Bedrooms
3 Kings1 Twin
Bathrooms
3 Full baths
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Reviews (79)
rms3205
Halifax, United Kingdom6 contributions
Totally loved Abacus House!
Excellent location for the Menin Gate memorial. Beautiful house, great beds and bedding. Just about everything you could think of in the kitchen. Well appointed bathrooms (3 of them)! Comfortable furniture. Could not fault anything with the house. Great, informative handover by Johan, who warned us that the authorities tow vehicles away without mercy, and they did. Parked my car close to the Menin Gate area that has free 24/7 parking on Friday evening, no warning signage, returned the next afternoon to discover signage had been erected at 6:30am warning no parking, and 6 cars were subsequently towed away. Including ours. 35€ taxi drive and 200€ recovery costs marred what was otherwise a perfect experience. Learn from my mistake and you will 100% love your stay at Abacus House! Thank you Johan from Janet, Susan, Christine Clive and me, Ray
Visited March 2024
Written April 1, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Finlay F
1 contribution
Trip to Flanders Fields
Fantastic location in the centre of Ypres. Wonderful house well equipped with lots of space would recommend to anyone
Visited October 2023
Written October 7, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Marco
1 contribution
Prachtig huis
Huis Abacus is een prachtig ingericht herenhuis met karakteristieke hoge plafonds. Met de ruime badkamers en rustige slaapkamers is het een mooie uitvalsbasis midden in centrum van Ieper. In het zonnetje in de buitenruimte zitten maakt het helemaal af.
Visited May 2022
Written May 30, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sarah B
1 contribution
Really lovely, comfortable house in fantastic location
Johan was an extremely helpful host who made all transactions very easy. The house was gorgeous and extremely well located in Ypres. Day trips to Bruges, hiring bikes and the beach were a highlight. The number of bathrooms and bedrooms made the house really good for sharing with another family.
Visited October 2019
Written November 2, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
coz_goodman
Solihull, United Kingdom2 contributions
Fantastic
Abacus house is fantastic - beautifully renovated with everything you need in the heart of Ypres. All the beds were extremely comfortable. Johan and Christine are excellent hosts and provided all the information you could need. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Visited October 2019
Written October 24, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
SlothEnterprises
7 contributions
Wonderful house
Abacus House surpassed our expectations. It is perfectly situated - very close to the centre of Ieper yet in a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood. It is well-equipped, very clean, with very comfortable beds, good linens and towels and three bathrooms (one on each floor). The views from the upper floor are great. All four bedrooms are lovely, with decent blackout blinds. There is a separate living/music room as well as the open plan living/dining room, and a good kitchen with all you need for self-catering. The garden catches the sun all day. Christine and Johan were easy to contact and very helpful. We used the house as a base to visit the Salient and the Somme by car and it was also easy to get to Poperinge quickly by train and (longer trip) Bruges. Car parking was no problem at all. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Abacus House and would certainly come back.
Visited September 2019
Written September 17, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Expedition791855
2 contributions
Superb!
A gorgeous house in an amazing location. If you want to be central to Ypres, you could not do any better.
Visited April 2019
Written April 26, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Corinne M
1 contribution
Great house in the middle of town
Lovely house only 2 streets away from the market square and lots of restaurants and the wonderful cloth hall and it's great museum. Worth a visit!! The house was clean and comfy, we didn't need to contact the owners as everything was there we needed! The only thing to consider is if anyone in your party has trouble with stairs as there are a lot of them it being a town house and 3 stories. there is even outside space to sit and relax in but we didn't use this as the pond was needing attention!! (the only complaint we could think of about the house) The parking in the centre of Ypres is a bit of a problem as you can only park for 3 hours maximum during the day using a parking disc(available from the visitor information centre for a small charge but also supplied by Johan and Christine in the house) or paying for a ticket. There is free parking further from the centre. Would recommend a stay in Abacus house despite the parking and the pond, enjoyed our stay immensely, thank you.
Visited May 2018
Written June 3, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Flyer623411
2 contributions
Faultless
It would be difficult to find anything about Abacus House to criticize. The hosts, Johan and Christine made sure that our arrival was easy and the house was immaculate.
Visited April 2018
Written April 26, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Cara S
1 contribution
A perfect place to stay
A beautiful house in an excellent location.
The house is deceptive, the stone exterior hides a beautiful interior, and if you go to the top floor the views are stunning.
This is our second stay at Abacus house and Christine and Johan couldn't have made it any better, from the wine in the fridge to the Christmas decorations in the lounge, the house has everything you need to make your stay exactly what you need. The home will comfortably take 7 - 8 visitors without feeling cramped.
There is Wifi access in the house and a TV with some English speaking channels.
Parking can be a game of hide and seek, but Christine and Johan provide information about how to park on the street, however if you have a disabled badge you can park for free all day on the street and surrounding streets
The location is central, a 2 minute walk from the Menin Gate and Central Square and shopping, or a short drive to many of the battlefield memorials or other main locations of Brugge, Gent and Lille, Ieper is an excellent place to base your stay.
Visited December 2017
Written January 3, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Location info
- Kid friendly
- City getaway
Parking
- Parking available
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Patio
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Golf course (within 15 min walk)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Bathroom and laundry
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
Kitchen and dining
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Living spaces
- Highchair
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Cable television
- Internet access
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Television
Map
Getting there
Brussels Airport
69.8 mi
Lesquin Airport
21.8 mi
Restaurants
Restaurant Captain Cook
2 min
A L' Envers
6 min
Yathida Noodle House
1 min
Ariane Restaurant
5 min
Attractions
Menin Gate Memorial
4 min • Monuments & Statues
Saint George's Memorial Church
5 min • Churches & Cathedrals
Ramparts Cemetery
4 min • Cemeteries
In Flanders Fields Museum
3 min • Historic Sites
About the neighborhood
Next to it's medieval past, Ypres is above all remebered for it's role in the Great War 1914-1918. An impressive In Flanders Fields Museum immerses visitors into the life of common people during that war. The city, entirely rebuilt to pre-war drawings doesn't stop to marvel: Cloth Hall and Belfry Tower, Saint Martin's Cathedral, Saint George's Memorial Church, Vauban Ramparts and many others all long for your visit.<BR>Nearby artifical lakes, parts of Louis XIV's Ypres defence by Vauban, offer refreshing retreats for hikers and bikers. Innumerous Commonwealth Wargraves and War Memorials pintpoint your journey through Ypres' surroundings. The nearby amusement parks of Bellewaerde (Geluveld) and Plopsaland (Adinkerke-De Panne) await families with younger children for a day full of treats.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
AIR:
- fly into Brussels South (CRL), Brussels National (BRU), Lille Lesquin (LIL) or Paris (CDG) airports.
- all major car rental companies available at all airports.
- easy train connections from all airports to Ypres via Kortrijk.
RAIL:
- Ypres is connected via Kortrijk with France (Lille, Calais, Paris, ..) and Belgium (Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp..).
- from UK Chunnel, less than 1 hour drive via Dunkirk, Veurne.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Golf course (within 15 min walk)Horse riding facilitiesTennis court
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abacus House
- Abacus House is able to accommodate up to 7 guests. See all property details.
- Abacus House has 3 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- Abacus House has 4 bedrooms available. See all property details.
- Stays at Abacus House must last at least 3 nights. See all property details.