Le Cygne is a former coaching inn constructed in 1724 in French Flanders. It is situated next to the church in the village of Volckerinckhove which contains about 500 people, a bakers, a butchers, a large restaurant, a bar and a tourist information office. Location
Volckerinckhove is located 25 minutes from Dunkirk port (DFDS ferries from Dover) and 40 minutes from Calais port/the Channel Tunnel.
St Omer and Cassel are 20 minutes away, Ypres 50 minutes, Lille 1 hour, and Bruges 1 hour 15 minutes. The flat sandy beaches stretching from Malo les Bains to Ostend are about 35 minute away. Alternatively the rugged coastline from Bleriot Plage to Boulogne is 45 minutes away. Le Cygne
The property is very large and has approximately 200 m2 of living space. It can comfortably sleep up to 10 people in 5 bedrooms (3 on the first floor and 2 on the ground floor). All bedrooms are large, the master bedroom is 40 m2. 3 bedrooms contain wash basins. The lounge is also 40 m2 and has heavy oak beams and large wooden fireplace. There are 2 kitchens, one on each floor, which may be convenient for larger groups. There is a bathroom on the first floor and a shower room with a separate toilet on the ground floor. Outside there is a fully enclosed garden/patio offering outdoor seating. There is a separate laundry room complete with washer/dryer, and a large modern garage. Cost
Prices are: £695 per week during school holidays.
£595 per week at all other times. Electricity and bed linen are included. Arrival time: After 4pm, Saturday. Departure time: Before 10am, Saturday.
