The Silent Picket

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The Silent Picket
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Silent Picket in Martinpuich offers a garden and terrace with free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom, dining area, and wardrobe. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a breakfast with fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Special diet menus are available. Convenient Facilities: The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is provided. Nearby Attractions: Located 71 km from Lille Airport, the bed and breakfast is close to Amiens Train Station (40 km) and Notre-Dame-de-Grace Cathedral (45 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    Ireland Ireland
    “This is the place to visit if you're visiting the Somme region. Fantastic WW1 knowledge and help is available especially to someone like me that wanted to visit the area bit only had a couple of days. There is hugely impressive selection of books...”
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Even before arrival I felt welcome. Exceptional host and hostess who live in this beautiful property. I could not ask for more. I didn't know when I booked that the host and hostess are experts in the history of the two world wars. Without their...”
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything , another lovely stay. Great location for visiting the Somme Battlefield and beyond. Fantastic, knowledgeable hosts and lovely food !”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is in a lovely quiet and friendly village, close to all the sightseeing places we wanted to go. John and Jennie made us feel very welcome and made our stay very enjoyable. Jennie would ensure we had everything we needed. I liked...”
  • Bruce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “the silent picket is located amidst a quaint french village, with lovely garden and superb indoor facilities. A fantastic resource library for research about the first and second world war and especially the local war cemeteries . Dinner cooked by...”
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendliness of host. Nothing was too much trouble. Quality of food.”
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hosts John & Jennie couldn’t have been more accommodating, the time spent with them was very pleasant indeed. Dinner prepared by Jennie was excellent.”
  • Frank
    Australia Australia
    “John and Jenny are experienced hosts, and were very keen to make sure we enjoyed all elements of our stay”
  • Lien
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Mijn zoon en ik verbleven 3 nachten bij Silent Picket. We werden allervriendelijkst ontvangen door Jennie met thee en cake. Jennie geeft goede adviezen aangaande de bezienswaardigheden in de Somme. De eetzaal/bibliotheek is een geweldige plek in...”
  • Neal
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Bij aankomst werden we overweldigd door de vriendelijkheid van de verhuurders en het volledig ingerichte huis in de stijl van de Eerste Wereldoorlog. Daarnaast kregen we veel tips en informatie over de activiteiten in de buurt. Elke ochtend werden...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by John & Jennie Knight

10
Host review score
John & Jennie Knight
The Silent Picket is a former farmhouse in the middle of the Somme Battlefields. It was built in the 1920's as part of the reconstruction after World War 1. We undertook a complete renovation but have kept all the original features that make the Silent Picket so special. This is now a peaceful and tranquil spot ideal for some quiet relaxation.
We fell in love with this area after visiting from England to follow the movements of the Devon Regiment during the Great War. After numerous visits we decided to move here full time and set up the Silent Picket. Now we enjoy, through John's research, helping our guests get the most from their visits especially when they are researching the WW1 experience of their forebears. Chef Jennie's professional experience helps ensure that the Silent Picket is well renowned for its evening meals.
In the heart of the Somme Battlefield, we are in a center of remembrance. Forty nationalities fought here in the Great War and ancestors from all those countries visit here. For those with an interest in World War 1, either from a historical, national or family perspective there could be no better base. John and Jennie are on hand to offer advice on where to go and what to see. We are both experienced battlefield guides and offer personal guided WW1 tours. If you are visiting from abroad, staying with us and touring with us we can collect you from the station so you have no need for a car during your stay.
Languages spoken: English,French

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House rules

The Silent Picket takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Silent Picket in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.