Bed and Breakfast and Self-catering Accommodation on the Somme Battlefields
There are a number of Bed and Breakfast and self-catering accommodation properties on or close to the battlefields of the Somme.
The places featured on this site are intended as a guide to help visitors. We advise you to make contact with them directly if you wish to know more details and make reservations.
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Avril Williams Guest House & Tea Rooms “Ocean Villas”
50.07997058715693
2.630922496318817
10, rue Delattre, 80560 Auchonvillers, France
The site at “Ocean Villas” comprises a variety of facilities for visitors to the battlefields: there is bed and breakfast accommodation, the Tea Rooms serve food for individuals and groups, there is a recently opened WW1 and WW2 museum collection, a cellar used by British troops in 1914-1918, and a section of original British trench in the process of being restored.
In 1992 Avril Williams and her two children arrived in the village of Auchonvillers and moved into an old abandoned farmhouse. When the British Army arrived on the Somme battlefield in the summer of 1915 the British soldiers soon renamed Auchonvillers, as they did with good humour for many of the French and Belgian place names, giving the village its new nickname of “Ocean Villas”. Avril and her family have devoted twenty years to refurbishing the farmhouse and its grounds at “Ocean Villas”, turning it into what has become a popular and well-respected destination for visitors to the Somme battlefields.
Avril is one of the founding members of the Somme Battlefields Partners and has received the Bronze Medal for Tourism.
“Ocean Villas” Accommodation
“Ocean Villas” farmhouse with guest accommodation. 
[7 bedrooms]
The bed and breakfast accommodation is in a typical Picardy farmhouse. Three course meals with wine are available every evening. Bedding and towels are provided with an additional charge for a third person or more. Discounted rates are available for parties of 15 persons and over.
For tariffs (inclusive of full English breakfast), evening meal prices, bicycle hire and guided tour charges go to the ‘Accommodation’ link on the Avril Williams Guest House & Tea Rooms website (see below for external link).
“Ocean Villas” Tea Rooms
“Ocean Villas” farmhouse and Tea Rooms. 
Located 1 km from Newfoundland Memorial Park in the south of Auchonvillers village. Children and adults are assured of a warm welcome.
- Open every day from 09.00 - 17.00.
- Continental and English breakfast served between 09.00 to 11.00.
- Hot and cold food available all day.
- Range of cakes and snacks.
- Packed lunches can be ordered and collected.
- Special rates and menus for groups (booked in advance).
- Well stocked bar with beers on draught.
Group Bookings
A few of the many rare items to be discovered in the “Ocean Villas” museum. 
A selection of menus for group bookings and an order form is available to download from the “Ocean Villas” website.
Museum, Preserved Trench and Lectures
“Ocean Villas” is the location of a fine collection of WW1 and WW2 militaria. Preserved original British trench remains can be visited at the rear of the farmhouse. During the year Avril hosts a programme of lectures by prominent historians and experts in the study of the First World War. These lectures and the accompanying guided tours provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn more fascinating information about a variety of subjects whilst being on the battlefields.
Email: avwilliams@nordnet.com
Website: www.avrilwilliams.eu
Telephone & fax: +33 (0)3 22 76 23 66
Contact: Avril Williams, 10, rue Delattre, 80560 Auchonvillers, France
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Bernafay Wood Bed & Breakfast
50.00570441235075
2.7937138080596924
55/57 Grande Rue, Bois Bernafay, 80300 Montauban de Picardie, France
[3 rooms with ensuite facilities: (1) ground floor twin bedroom; (2) first floor double room; (3) first floor large family room accommodating up to 5 people in one double room and one room with 3 single beds.]
Prices include Continental breakfast. Full English breakfast is available at an extra charge.
For prices and further details visit the website.
Email: BERNAFAYWOOD@aol.com
Website: bandbbernafaywood.fr.ht
Contact: Christine and Jean-Pierre Matte, >55/57 Grande Rue, Bois Bernafay, 80300 Montauban de Picardie, France
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Butterworth Farm
50.041242969825134
2.730850875377655
Route de Bazentin, Chemin George Butterworth, 80300 Pozières, France
[4 rooms and 1 family suite]
Modern and well appointed accommodation for up to 14 persons in a completely renovated building on the family farm. Butterworth Farm is named in memory of the composer George Butterworth, who was killed on 5th August 1916 close to this farm. His body was never found and his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.
For details of each room, the house and its facilities visit the website.
Email: contact@butterworth-cottage.com
Website: www.butterworth-farm.com
Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 74 04 47
Mobile: +33 (0)6 22 30 28 02
Contact: Marie et Bernard Delattre, 430 route de Bapaume, 80300 Pozières, France
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Chavasse Farm (Self-catering)
49.9907525468641
2.8180696070194244
Chavasse Farm, 80360 Hardecourt-aux-Bois, France
Chavasse House at Chavasse Ferme, Hardecourt-aux-Bois. 
Chavasse Farm is within walking distance of some of the most famous sites on the Somme battlefields. It is situated on the eastern side of the 1916 Somme battlefield and is a great base from which to explore the Somme battlefields.
The accommodation comprises three properties:
- 4 large bedrooms. Sleeps up to 10 people. Patio area with barbeque.
- 2 bedrooms. Sleeps up to 4 people. Patio area with barbeque.
- 2 bedrooms. Sleeps up to 4 people. Patio area with barbeque.
Chavasse House
Coury House
Coury House at Chavasse Ferme, Hardecourt-aux-Bois. 
Dupres House
Each house has basic UK Sky TV with 200+ free view channels and the Farm now has WIFI internet.
Dupres House at Chavasse Ferme, Hardecourt-aux-Bois. 
One of the farm outhouses has been converted into a small bar ‘The Rum Ration’ with an open wood fire and sand-bag bar, decorated with hundreds of pieces of Great War memorabilia.
Email: chavasseferme@aol.com
Website: www.chavasseferme.co.uk
Mobile: 07855-850 889
Contact: Mr J. Porter, 50 Grays Park, Belvoir, Belfast BT8 7EG
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Dinnaken House (Self-catering)
50.049562461197134
2.8218072652816772
Dinnaken House, No.1 place des Britanniques, Flers, France
[4 rooms]
Accommodation for 1-8 persons. Comfortable and spacious with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities and an enclosed patio.
For full details of the bedrooms and house visit the website.
Email: rory.dinnakenhouse@btinternet.com
Website: www.dinnakenhouse.com
Telephone: +44 (0)7917 460 613
Contact: Rory Newsome
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Le Sars Bed & Breakfast
50.07089200704628
2.781292498111725
37 Rue National, 62450 Le Sars, France
[4 rooms]
The house a Le Sars B&B dates from 1920, built after the devastation of the years of fighting on the battlefields. It is located near to the Butte de Warlencourt and is within easy reach of all the main sites on the Somme battlefields.
The rooms are well appointed with antique furniture. All have excellent ensuite facilities. Breakfast is served in a room with a log fire.
Email: contact@memorysomme.com
Website: www.memory-somme.com
Telephone & fax: +33 (0)3 21 070 501
Contact: Mme Danièle Roussel, 37 Rue National, 62450 Le Sars, France
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Les Alouettes Bed & Breakfast
49.99059734860461
2.819387912750244
10 Rue du Mantier, 80360 Hardecourt-aux-Bois, France
[3 rooms: (1) ground floor room with a double bed and a single bed with a bathroom; (2) two rooms each with two single beds and bathroom; (3) single occupancy room with double bed and ensuite with a small bath.
Les Alouettes offers bed and breakfast accommodation on the Somme battlefields. It is within easy reach of all of the main battlefield sites. Battlefield tours are available by request.
Free WIFI internet access.
Email: lesalouettes2003@yahoo.co.uk
Email: (aol users) PVSkylark@aol.com
Website: www.lesalouettes.net
Telephone/fax: +33 (0)3 22 85 14 56
Mobile: +33 (0)6 71 78 40 74
Contact: Vic and Diane Piuk, 10 Rue du Mantier, 80360 Hardecourt-aux-Bois, France
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Les Galets Bed & Breakfast
50.08462064233631
2.6427161693573
Route de Beaumont, 80560 Auchonvillers, France
Les Galets is located on the western side of the 1916 Somme battlefields to the west of the village of Beaumont-Hamel. Situated on the second line trench of the Front Line positions of 1st July, the accommodation is within a short distance of several important battlefield sites, cemeteries and memorials, including Newfoundland Park Memorial.
Rooms are well appointed with ensuite facilities. An evening meal can be provided by prior arrangement. For prices see the Les Galets website.
The extensive grounds at Les Galets offer lots of space for camping and caravans.
Email: jlrenshaw@fastmail.fm
Website: www.dinky2.plus.com
Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 76 28 79
Contact: Julie Renshaw
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Otago View Bed & Breakfast
50.04545284712891
2.8198224306106567
Otago View, 48 rue Principale, 80360 Flers, France
[4 rooms]
All four rooms are decorated with period artefacts and all have views over the Somme battlefields or the village of Flers. The guest rooms have a dedicated guest bathroom on the same floor.
Evening meals, packed lunches, bike hire and guided tours and walks are available by arrangement.
Email: mail@fieldsoffrance.com
Website: www.fieldsoffrance.com
Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 85 47 23
Contact: Peter and Hilary Smith, Otago View, 48 rue Principale, 80360 Flers, France