Talbot House or "Toc H" is the rest and recreation facility set up by Reverend "Tubby" Clayton for British Tommies in the Great War. It is a hotel as well as a museum, offering several clean but spartan rooms at 25 Euros a night, room only. Rooms only have a sink, and baths/showers are shared. Singles can stay in twin rooms for the single rate. No food is provided, but you can cook your own in the kitchen.

Staff are volunteers from the Toc H Charity.Visitors are offered the customary cup of tea, traditionally offered to soldiers in the First World War when they arrived. The ethos is Christian, but as Tubby Clayton was no bible basher, neither are the staff.

As you would expect, Talbot House is rammed with moving and sometimes surprisingly warm and witty memorabilia from WW1, including some signs written by Tubby himself.

I have stayed here about four times, and have always been made most welcome. For a cheap and cheerful place to stay... more