take a bicycle and visit the countryside, ask for a suite location under the roof which is wonderfull, a great cosy place to stay, read a book and feel at home

My wife and I stayed at the Carpe Diem for four nights with two of our friends and had a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. In my opinion, the thing that sets this hotel apart is the obvious pride that the owners, Patrick and Claudine, put into the hotel, along with the personal touches and charm that can only result... More

There is nothing better than a small, privately run family hotel. A hotel that warmly welcomes children with charming rooms and a good central location. What a shame then to find on arrival that there was a smoking room and the smoking room was the bar. This immediately meant that, with two young children, we were excluded from the bar.... More

Small but beautiful boutique hotel with special attention for interior details. The location is an ideal starting point to go for bicycle rides to Brugge (20 to 25 km) or alongside the coast line. Don't forget to visit Diksmuide or Ieper (Ypres) and its war graves. There's a heated swimmingpool. You can only have breakfast in the hotel, so for... More

I had read a review of the hotel in a Sunday newspaper travel supplement where it had been described as a "boutique" hotel. I am pleased to say that the reality is far nicer. Carpe Diem is a friendly, family run hotel with comfortable rooms and an excellent small bar. Whilst most of the other residents were adult, our 8... More