Watou
See & do
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Leroy Breweries - site Watou
Brewery Van Eecke (1624) and Brewery Het Sas (1572) are two of the oldest still active breweries in the Westhoek. Together they combine more than 4 centuries of craftsmanship, tradition and passion...
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Watou Churchyard
Watou was far behind the front during the First World War and served as a "rest sector" where army camps and temporary barracks for Belgian refugees could be found. The relationship between the...
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Hop Vélo E-biking
Here you can rent one or more e-bikes. We have 10 regular models of E-bikes and 2 smaller models. These are also suitable for children as of 10 years old. With the E-bike you can easily cycle some...
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Farm Fun
Farm Fun groups several dairy farms in Flanders that welcome families and friends for a fun activity in a unique setting of a real farm. The farm Games are suitable for groups from 10 people to 110...
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The Biezenhoeve
Wondering where milk comes from? Come and take a look behind the scenes of a high-tech dairy farm. Through a guided tour you'll learn how a sweet little calf grows into a lactating cow. After the...
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Bike rental Brewery St. Bernardus
Bicycle rental: • we only rent premium e-bikes and bicycles • the bicycles must be picked up and returned during the opening hours of the shop • we always rent for a full day
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St. Bavo's church
In this church of Watou you find the 2 tombs of the first two counts of Watou, Karel van Ydeghem and Maria van Cortewyle and the tomb of the mystic K.L. Grimminck.
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Claus silhouette
The Claus silhouette on the market place of Watou is a permanent reminder of the well-known author Hugo Claus who died in 2008. Roger Raveel made the silhouette in 1993. Hugo Claus is the most...
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Made in Inox
If you are interested in metal and have a passion for artisan forging, or are you just curious how things are going on in Made in Inox. Do not hesitate to visit Made in Inox! With pleasure you'll...
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The Bonde
The Bonde is a tool used for fishing and symbolizes the twinning since 1985 between Watou and Mézières-en-Brenne, a watery area in the French Department of Indre.
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Fazantenheuvel
This spot with orienteering table in the Stoppelweg marks the highest point of Poperinge: 62 m above sea level.
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Sint-Bernardus Brewery
The beers brewed here in the heart of the hops region will speak to many a beer lover’s imagination. The St. Bernardus beers have been brewed in Watou since 1946: dark and blond beers with a high...
Accomodation
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Watou Guesthouse
Located in Watou in West Flanders, Watou Guesthouse features a terrace and garden views. The property is 49 km from Nieuwpoort and guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on...
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Cosy Cottage
Located along walking and cycling routes. Unique rural location. This authentic house has a unique location. We have paid a lot of attention to the interior. We find warmth and cosiness very...
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't Graafschap
't Graafschap offers a holiday cottage for 10 persons. It's a new sustainable holiday cottage, with all comfort and luxury. It is situated in the middle of a haven of peace, surrounded by a gorgeus...
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Guesthouse Douce Vie
Guesthouse Douce Vie, 6 cozy rooms with regional breakfast. Enjoy, peace and comfort in an oasis of green. The accommodation is an ideal base for the many cycling and walking routes. The house is...
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In 't Groen
In ‘t Groen is a holiday house situated in the brewing and poetry village of Watou, with views over the hopfields, near to the French / Belgian border and close to many walk and cycle routes. The...
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De Paterstafel
Brasserie De Paterstafel is located on the village square of Watou. Guests who take their dinner at De Paterstafel have the possibility to book one of their guest rooms. They have 3 guest rooms, in...
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Barbara's Guesthouse
Barbara's Guesthouse is located in the well-known art village of Watou. Offers 9 rooms, 10 bathrooms and can accommodate 24 people. You have a large entrance with automatic gate, a swimming pool...
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Plokkersheem
In the centre of the art village Watou you can find the charming youth hostel Plokkersheem. Plokkersheem consists of De Plokker (60 beds) and De Hoppe (20 beds). De Hoppe is build next to De...
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Het Wethuys
REMEMBRANCE PARTNER FLANDERS FIELDS In this former brewerhouse on the main market place of Watou, Housebeer Yedeghemsche Tripel Watou and many beerrecipes and regional meals are served. In...
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Ter Hille
In this house there is a studio met bedroom for 2 adults and possible one baby. There is a bathroom with bad. You have also free Wifi. The studio is only at 10 km from Ypres and 4 km from...
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't Oud Steegje
We rent a character cottage for Max6 press. Located in the art and beer Watou village. With many nice restaurants and picturesque cafes. Located 1km from the French border and 25km from the Belgian...
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Den Bogaerde
Accommodation for 10 to 19 people in woody environment. Very quiet location. Garden, fishing pond and barbecue. All comfort. Near French-Flanders and the West-Flemish hills. Every cottage can be...
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Douce Vie
Douce Vie is a holiday cottage for 12 people. The house is timeless, soothing and equipped with every comfort and luxury with beautiful nature around it. Douce Vie is located in the charming and...
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In 't Groen B&B
In 't Groen is located in the countryside in the brewing and poetry village of Watou, the region of the good life, hops and delicious regional beers. In 't Groen is an ideal base for the many...
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Berkendal
Ecological holiday home "Berkendal" lies in the middle of the countryside of the Westhoek, on the edge of the Helleketelbos, between the village of Abele and Watou, districts of Hoppestad...
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't Speutekot
‘T Speutekot is a small-scale holiday home in the village center of the art and beer village of Watou. The apartment is located on the first floor of the former fire department of Watou. This cozy...
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Fazantenest
18th century restored farm house, rural location near Helleketelbos in the environment of Watou-Abele. Equiped with all comfort. Two bathrooms. Large garden, terrace, barbecue... Partly accessible...
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Huis van de Dichter
The Huis van de Dichter is located in the centre of the village of Watou, close to the village-church and the marketplace, but also close to the edge of the village and surrounded by nature and...
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Douviehuis
The holiday home with an area of 430 m² was built in 2018 and besides a modern look it also received the authentic elements in its architecture. The wooden truss of the old barn was seamlessly...
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Brouwershuis
The Brouwershuis has ten comfortable rooms with central heating, television, bathroom with shower, bath- and bedlinnen. Guests can repose in the salon, the dining room and in the unique winter...
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Hotel Callecanes
Situated on the Belgian-French border, 3 km from Watou and 5 km from Poperinge, ‘Callecanes’ extends a warm welcome to holidaymakers, day tourists or passers-by. In this idyllic corner of Flanders,...
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Grimminckhof
REMEMBRANCE PARTNER FLANDERS FIELDS Rural home for 13 people with large garden and swimming pond. We conjured this old farmhouse into a charming green oasis of peace and quiet. Situated near...
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De Speute
De Speute is a beautiful ground floor apartment, integrated in our detached house in Watou. There is a large garden where you can spend many hours and enjoy the view of the beautiful pond and the...
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Landgoed Karel van Yedeghem
This unique manor (2ha) is located 1 km from the village square. There are 3 holiday homes: De Mikke which consist of 8 bedrooms (18 pers), ‘t Hof with 5 bedrooms (8 pers) and De Veure which...
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Hotel/B&B d'Hommelbelle
Hotel - B&B d'Hommelbelle is a renovated former hopfarm, in the natural enviroment of the western corner in Belgium, next to Poperinge and close to Ypres. In the middle of the hopfields of...
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Hotel d'Hommelbelle
Hotel - B&B d'Hommelbelle is a former hop farm. 8 rooms with bathroom. Free wifi and tv on each room. At a few kilometers of Ypres and the West-Coast.
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Marjolein Guesthouse
Unique guesthouse housed in an authentic oak building. Marjolein accommodates only 1 guesthouse. You can enjoy peace and privacy under the thatched roof. You will be surrounded by hop fields and...
Food & Drinks
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Au Nouveau St.-Eloi
Nostalgic treasures at a traditional pub & restaurant with a sociable ambiance. Back when the mammoths still walked the earth, people used to play folk games instead of gazing at their tablets. The...
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Chez le voisin
Here you can enjoy grandma's kitchen, toast with lard, pâté, steak, grilled ham and many more. There is also the possibility for a ride in a carriage on request. Inside there is room for 40 people,...
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Restaurant Callecanes
Situated on the Belgian-French border, 3 km from Watou and 5 km from Poperinge, ‘Callecanes’ extends a warm welcome to holidaymakers, day tourists or passers-by. In this idyllic corner of Flanders,...
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Vinifera
Kjell and Griet had a wine shop in Leisele for several years, but moved to charming village of Watou in 2019. Kleine Markt 22 became the new address for Vinifera, their wine shop and bar. Taste...
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Bar Bernard
Bar Bernard is the showpiece of Brewery St. Bernardus in Watou. The café and restaurant with a roof terrace is located above 10,000 square metres of business premises and can host up to 120 guests,...
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Galerij De Katteman
The Katteman Art Gallery is a haven for young and old. In a pleasant setting you can enjoy a nice chat and a tasty snack. It is the perfect stop on your cycling or walking route.
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Het Wethuys
When the last magistrate of Watou County took his final breath, little did he know that a mere couple of centuries later, Het Wethuys would no longer be populated by criminals awaiting judgement...
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Het Ovenhuis
Whether the ‘oven’ symbolises the warm welcome, the warm ambiance, or the tasty oven-baked cakes, the name seems to fit perfectly. Nostalgia and warmth pervade every one of your senses. Inventive...
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Den Eendracht
Den Eendracht is the perfect place for everyone who’s looking for a cosy traditional Flemish café.
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Restaurant Terminus
The Verheyde family has been renowned for ages as people who insist on serving the very best food, even if that implies keeping their own cows to have first-class steak. By breeding quality cattle...
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Den Nieuwen Appel
Traditional café in Watou, where you can enjoy snacks and play traditional Flemish games with friends and family.
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Helleketel
De Helleketel stands out proudly on the wooded slopes of Helleketelbos. Winter hikers and cyclists find it the perfect place to stop and warm up over a tasty Picon made in-house. The popular...
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Boltra-café St.Georges
A brasserie on the village square of art village Watou. You can taste a spacious variety of local beers, including 4 beers on tap. They offer a wide selection of home-made, delicious snacks. You...
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De Strooyen Hen
For several generations the family Veyer ownes the restaurant. Successors Filip and Eveline carry this heritage with respect. They opted for a gourmet way. No change of course, but another gear. So...
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De Paterstafel
In the middle of Watou’s market square, an old stately home has been refurbished into a restaurant, ‘De Paterstafel’, where you can enjoy a wonderful meal. The chef strives to prepare every meal...
