Stay in the house
Want to spend the night in a museum, in a house where time has stood still and the past lives on undisturbed? That is only possible at Talbot House. Be surprised by a historic stay, spend the night in one of the seven rooms in the Old House and discover history like never before. Book your overnight stay now and relax in a unique location, in the historic heart of Talbot House, a place where everyone is welcome and where every room has a story.
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Talbot House is a house of stories, there is an anecdote in every corner. The names of the seven historic rooms in the Guesthouse are also named after persons, events or objects that are important to the House or to the association.
Discover our rooms
Berat room (double room)
A tribute to caretakers René & Alida Berat who, after the reopening of Talbot House in 1931, maintained the House with great love and dedication. Together with the Talbotousians, they managed to keep the House out of the hands of the German occupiers during WWII. The Berat room is also known as The Bullet Room. During your visit, don't forget to ask about the story behind this nickname.
Blanckaert room (twin room)
An ode to Rolande Blanckaert, the driving force behind the 'Belgian Friends of Talbot House'. Thanks to her, today we can rely on a large network of volunteers and a thriving circle of friends, the Talbotousians.
General’s room (signle room))
Officers on leave were housed in this room. A small room for big men, and that was for a reason. In Talbot House everyone is equal, those who wanted to take advantage of their higher military degree were assigned the smallest room. No handouts.
Dunkirk room (quadruple room)
A room full of history that was originally called 'The British Army Liberation Room'. In May 1940, Talbot House was again ready to serve the British army during the retreat to Dunkirk, and many soldiers were housed in this room at the time.
Pettifer's Den (single room)
The residence of Arthur Pettifer, a memorable figure within Talbot House. From 1915 until his death, Pettifer was the right-hand man of the founder, Tubby, and assisted him with advice and assistance. His room is still as it was back then.
Trefusis room (quadruple room)
A room named after Jack Trefusis, a shining example of peaceful devotion. A driven man who took on the chairmanship in a stylish manner. A figure to which Talbot House owes a lot.
Vandewalle room (twin room)
A tribute to Angèle Suffys and her husband Sylvain Vandewalle, who have worked for the House enthusiastically and with a great sense of care for many years.
Frequently asked questions
How should we check in?
Registration: Gasthuisstraat no. 43
check-in: from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m
Check-out: until 10am
Tourist tax: EUR 1.70 per night per person is included in the price
Deposit: EUR 10 cash per key
What are the prices for rooms?
Single room 70 EUR
Double room 109EUR
Family room for two persons 120 EUR (two persons)
Family room three people 135 EUR (three people)
Family room four people 170 EUR (four people)
These prices are target prices and may vary per season.
What is included in an overnight stay?
When you stay overnight in the Guesthouse you have access to Talbot House and the Talbot House Garden. Free breakfast and free museum visits are included in the price.
What facilities are provided?
Each room has a sink with hot and cold water, and there are showers and toilets in a number of communal sanitary areas that are maintained daily. Just as soldiers used to not know which room they would end up in, your stay at Talbot House will be an equally big surprise. Prepare yourself for a unique experience that will stay with you forever.
Cancellations
Talbot House is a small hotel run by a non-profit organization. To prevent abuse, we must be strict on cancellations. Depending on when you wish to cancel the booking, a percentage of the money will be retained:
In case of cancellation after confirmation, an administration fee of 20% always applies
In case of cancellation 90 days or less before arrival: 50%
In case of cancellation 14 days or less before arrival: 100%
Room book
When checking into the room, we provide guests with a free 'Room book'. This booklet contains historical information about the rooms and is offered as a souvenir of the stay.
Travels from and to the UK
If you are traveling from the UK to Talbot House, take a look at our preferred partner P&O Ferries who have some of the newest ferries on the Channel.
P&O Ferries has been offering free crossings for all UK Talbot House Wardens since 2019 to support Talbot House.