Towels are always provided in the bathroom, so you don't have to bring them. You bring your own beach towels.

You do not have to bring your own bed linen. The bed is already made upon arrival so that you can immediately enjoy your holiday!

FREE PARKING: • Hertogenplein • Mariakerkeplein • Small square opposite Duinenstraat 6 — PLEASE NOTE: a Farmers Market is organized every two weeks on Mariakerkeplein. There is a parking ban on this day. So keep a close eye on the parking signs.

On the Strandplein (a few meters from The James #01) you can rent bicycles or go-carts from Mickey.

Delhaize Sea'rena: Northlaan 13 — Lidl: Elisabethlaan 14 — Other department stores (Carrefour, Spegelaere, Albert Heyn, Aldi…) can be found on Torhoutsesteenweg. — Furniture stores, clothing stores, sports stores and electrical stores are also numerous on Torhoutsesteenweg.

Nearest bakery: Diemas bakery: Zeedijk 163, Ostend.

Delicious ice creams at Zeedijk 156

The pool is less than 10 minutes away from The James #01 and #02. You can also enjoy a dish of the day or an afternoon snack in the cafeteria or the outdoor terrace.

15 minutes walking distance: Koningin Astridlaan 12.

The nearest pharmacy Baetslé is located on Troonstraat.

General practitioners watch post: Edith Cavellstraat 54-56, Ostend. 059 70 97 98. You can come here on weekdays from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM the following day and the full day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. — Hospital AZ Damiaan: Gouwelozestraat 100 Ostend. — Hospital Henri Serruys: 84 Cairo Street 8400 Oostende (closest to the studio). — Police 112: Head office: Lijndraaierstraat 5. — Police district office Mariakerke: Sint-Amandsberglaan 32, Ostend 059 70 62 46. — Fire: 112

With the coastal tram you can easily commute to the center of Ostend (towards Knokke) or to De Panne. You can also take the tram from Ostend station to the studio. You take direction De Panne and get off at the 'Northlaan' stop.

There are several bus stops close to The James

Discover culinary Ostend

Casa Del Mar: 105 Troonstraat. — Frituur Rudy: Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 515 (closed on Tuesdays). — Chip shop Kenny: Mariakerkeplein 3, Ostend (closed on Mondays).

Beach of Mariakerke: right at the entrance to The James #01 and #02. — Beach of Ostend: where the pop-up studio of Q-music (only in summer), the Kursaal, the Casino, ... is, busier than in Mariakerke. — It is mandatory on all beaches to follow the orders of the lifeguards.

Weekly market: On Thursday morning from 7 am to 1 pm in the center (all year round). Location: Wapenplein, Groentemarkt and Mijnplein.

Maria Hendrikapark: suitable for walks, with tearoom and playgrounds. Platanendreef 1-2 Ostend. — Leopold Park: small-scale, close to the center, Leopold II-laan Ostend. _ Dunes Mariakerke and Raversijde (within walking distance).

The nearest bank branch is Belfius. Here you will find an office and payment terminals. You will find most of the other major banks on Nieuwpoortsesteenweg.

Wellingtonstraat 17, 8400 Oostende.

Eco-Wash-Miele is the nearest launderette: Northlaan 8, Oostende.