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Knokke, Belgium

Bed & Breakfast in a Bunker

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Situated among vast fields and quiet sheep herds in Belgium, a heritage structure has been restored into a newly opened B&B. ’The Bunkers’ as the property is aptly named, was originally built in concrete on the brink of 1st world war. Today, it has been completely renovated by a Belgian family with a love for architecture - welcome to 'The Bunkers'.

Situated among vast fields and quiet sheep herds in Belgium, a heritage structure has been restored into a newly opened B&B. ’The Bunkers’ as the property is aptly named, was originally built in concrete on the brink of 1st world war. Today, it has been completely renovated by a Belgian family with a love for architecture - welcome to 'The Bunkers'.

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'We set out for the kitchen to be our favourite room of the B&B, and we wanted it to be an area that our guests could really enjoy. And we were not disappointed.’

 

OWNER OF THE BUNKER

'We set out for the kitchen to be our favourite room of the B&B, and we wanted it to be an area that our guests could really enjoy. And we are not disappointed.'

OWNER OF THE BUNKER

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Vipp kitchen tap

Vipp's version of a kitchen tap comes in solid brushed stainless steel and features a pull-out spray with a grooved grip.

 

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Bespoke bathrooms

Sinks in the bathrooms are custom-made from the same concrete used on the floor. Only black accessories from Vipp interrupt the grey monochrome colour scheme.

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Pool party

The family had a tunnel dug out 1.5 meters under ground between the main house and the combined pool and sauna, situated in the basement of the B&B. The jade-coloured pool is typical for Belgium.

Pool party

The family had a tunnel dug out 1.5 meters under ground between the main house and the combined pool and sauna, situated in the basement of the B&B. The jade-coloured pool is typical for Belgium.

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