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'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books
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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges

'De Hoedenmaker,' is an exceptional beautiful holiday house. It is located in the heart of Bruges. The facade is built in the traditional step-gable style that is typical of the finest Flemish houses. It is a charming and elegance house built in 1675. Located in the peaceful and quiet area of Saint Gilles quarter, about 400m north of the medieval port of the city and only a 10 minutes' walk to the Market Square and the Belfry tower. 'De Hoedenmaker' is a three-level house with a total of 110 square meters living area, completely renovated in 2003 and refurbisched in 2017. New bathroom in 2019.

The kitchen includes a full complement of cooking utensils and cutlery. One the 1st floor there are 2 separate bedrooms with a Queen bed in each. One of the Queens can be separated in two beds if necessary. On the 2nd floor, in connection with the master bedroom, there is a twin bed (full size single beds for adults). On the 1st floor there is a full bathroom and second toilet on the ground floor. Central heating. The house faces south and takes in plenty of sun year round. It also has a private walled-in terrrace and laundry room. In the living room you'll find cableTV, DVD, books, ... Fast WiFi is available for free. NETFLIX availalbe if you are a member.

Guests who want to visit Bruges will enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the city. The house is situated in a very quiet historic part of Bruges. You will love this relaxing resort and immediately feel at home. Guests who want to visit Bruges will enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the city. Nearest recommended restaurant at 50 m: “Tom’s Dinner”. Touristical leaflets on Bruges and its surroundings are available.

Free parking just outside city center or near train station (6.10/day). Free shuttle to your house (350m).

We wish you a pleasant stay in a magnificent Bruges!

Property manager

Pascal Craeye

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish House Historical
Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish Historical Centre Bruges
Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish Historical
Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish House Historical
Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish Historical Centre Bruges
Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish House Historical
Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish Historical Centre Bruges
Hoedenmaker' Cosy 17th Century Flemish Historical

About the area

Map
Bruges, Flanders

What's nearby

  • Bruges Market Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Historic Centre of Brugge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bruges Christmas Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bruges Belfry - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basilica of the Holy Blood - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Bruges Station - 11 min drive
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Monk Beerpub 'n Poolbar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jan Van Eyck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reisduif - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vero Caffè - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Trappiste - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges located?

This family-friendly Bruges vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Statue of Hans Memling, Bruges Market Square, and Historic Centre of Brugge. Bruges Christmas Market and Sint Jakobsstraat are also within 10 minutes. Bruges Station is 27 minutes by foot and Brugge-Sint-Pieters Station is 27 minutes.

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'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Wonderful place
We had a nice stay, being able to walk into the town square was lovely. The place is authentic Bruge which is what we were after.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff W.

Perfect comfortable location
Amazing- would go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Amazing Apartment!
This beautifully updated 17th century apartment could not have been nicer and the location was terrific. Pascal met us and gave us really good information about Bruges and the surrounding area. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Relaxing Bruges
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful home while visiting Bruges. We were so close to the center of town and walked everywhere in Bruges from there. The house was spotless and comfortable. Our host, Pascal, gave us lots of recommendations for meals and sight seeing. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon w.

Amazing character & charming house
From the moment you walk in you are welcome with beautiful features and space. We especially enjoyed the generous size living room and private garden after a day of sight seeing. Great location, easy walking to all the cities sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Keith M.

De Hoedenmaker - Bruges
Excellent property and really great location. Host very helpful. Only small issues were access by vehicle/parking is not easy, accuracy of parking charges needs update .. and third bedroom is accessed via hatch from 2nd bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Marvellous place to stay!
One of the best rentals I have stayed at. The owner met us at the station and then spent a quarter of an hour when in the property explaining where all the most remarkable sights in Bruges were, before leaving us to enjoy a tremendous week. The property is spotless and very tastefully decorated and close to the centre. Hope.to stay there again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Quiet, clean property
Lovely historic property in quiet area but only 10 minute walk to the centre of town. Super -markets nearby. Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Pascal very helpful in giving us local information.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Great place to stay
Another Christmas weekend at this property having previously stayed there in 2016. Communication was great and access simple to this lovely house in a quiet residential area. It's only a short 10 minute walk to the centre with a Carrefour supermarket within a couple of minutes. Definitely our first choice to stay in Bruges.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Petra M.

Wonderful
Pascal is an amazing host. He spent the extra time with us as a ‘tourist info centre’ - Perfect!! House was comfortable and a wonderful space to start and end your days. Would gladly stay here again 😊 Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley-Lou L.

Perfect rental
Lovely house, warm vibes. Quiet and comfortable. Great bathroom! Easy walk to square. Pascal very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Wonderful place, excellent location.
Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable. We appreciated all of the maps and recommendations for places to go and tips for our visit. The house was perfect and just as described. I would highly recommend this rental. It was within walking to everything and also in a nice quiet area. Pascal and Greet are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

Over all impressions.
overall very good, the owner controls the room temperature and it was overly cool much of the time. The location was good. The owner was helpful in showing us things to see and do.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauryl S.

Beautiful house in Bruges
One of the most beautiful places I have stayed. Perfect location and amazing host. He spent time showing us what we should see and places to eat. He listened to what we were interested in and gave us personalized recommendations. Great communication and accurate description of accommodation and amenities. Everything was beautiful, comfortable and the host put thought into what a renter may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Perfect Bruges stay
The property is a three bedroom historic home in a quiet street just a ten minute walk from the market square. The walk is a very beautiful one, as is every walk in the historic centre of Bruges. The house had everything our group of 6 needed and was warm and comfortable. If we had wanted to cook our own food the kitchen had everything we would have needed. Overall a very pleasant stay in a characterful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacquelyn s., Boulder co

Perfect, quiet location near the heart of the action in Bruges
This house is perfect for two couples, or two couples and two additional children - as the third attic bedroom is up a stairwell through the master bedroom - which makes adult nighttime bathroom runs tricky. All the beds are comfortable, the house is spotless, the linens are nice and the master bath is lovely. And, dealing with Pascal is so easy; he is generous with his knowledge of Bruges!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Perfect!
This house was the perfect home away from home during our stay in Bruges. The owner Pascal went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and more! Nicely furnished and secure. It is located just a short walk from everything yet out of the tourist hustle. Great local restaurants just steps away. I highly recommend De Hoedenmaker and hope to return one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Exmouth Devon UK

Lovely house in a fantastic location
The house was spotless, very well equipped and ideal for our group of 5 women. The house is located in a very quiet neighbourhood but only 10 minutes walk from the main square.Our host Pascal was very helpful and gave us some good tips and places to visit. The city of Bruges is beautiful and well worth a visit. This was my 3rd time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Delightful home, great location
We had a wonderful stay at De Hoedenmaker and would highly recommend it. Pascal made everything so easy from beginning to end -- easy to get in on arrival, all very clean, and after a brief meeting with Pascal, we had a list of stellar recommendations for places to eat and things to do in Bruges. The house is charming and cozy as described and in a great location with a short walk to the main square. It was quiet at night as well, so all slept quite comfortably. Thank you Pascal for helping make our visit to Bruges exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin R., Fenton

Perfect place to stay. We had a wonderful time!
We highly recommend De Hoedenmaker for a perfect stay in Bruges. Pascal and Greta are wonderful hosts. The home has been lovingly restored, has all the amenities you could want, and is even better in person than the wonderful photos can do justice. Located in a quiet area yet easy walking to the main square. Upon our arrival Pascal gave us a personal introduction to Bruges and provided many excellent local restaurant and sightseeing options. We could not have been happier and hope to return some day! Thank you for making us feel so welcome to your home and to Bruges.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely historic house in great town
Lovely house! The description was accurate to the last word and the owner and her agent a joy to deal with. Everything went just as planned. The house is perfect for holidaying families, with comfortable good facilities. Location is great - central enough to walk everywhere but out of the bustle of the touristy town centre. The owner has put together a great 'guidebook' to Bruges and we tried several of the recommended restaurants, which were all of a good standard. We had a great time!

10/10 Excellent

suzanne m., Northern Ireland

Just fab!!
We all loved our stay in Bruges and renting Pascal’s house made it even more special. So clean and comfortable. The location of the house is perfect for easy access to everything but being away from any street noise made it perfect for us. Pascal himself is so friendly and helpful. We ate at a lovely Italian restaurant ‘Trattoria Murano’ nearby and could highly recommend ‘House of Waffles’ for a special brunch. We would love to return to lovely Bruges and this lovely house. Thank-you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Beautiful Bruges
Simply amazing! Pascal is incredibly thoughtful! Some yummy beer in the fridge for my Husband (Belgium Beer Lover), time was spent going over the map,explaining historical sites, yummy restaurants and just the best way to get around. The space worked perfectly for our fam of five to sleep, eat and be merry! So grateful for our time in this lovely city and to have a "home" to come home to after our full days of adventures! We would love to return in the future! Cheers!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Deb G.

Off the beaten track
This property was exactly as seen in the pictures. Unfortunately, the adjacent property is now boarded up and the one across the street is empty and for sale therefore the street lacks curb appeal. However, it is quiet and nice to be away from the busy city centre but only a 10 minute walk to get there. Also, Tom's diner is an amazing restaurant that is a stone's throw away. The inside of the property is also as pictured. We did find the stairway precarious as two of us have mobility issues. The beds and bedding were very comforable and the kitchen had what was needed for our stay. Pascal was very lovely and explained the area and attractions. He was also very accommodating with our check in process. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Del D., National City, CA

Wonderful Stay, Marvelous Host
First, the obvious: Bruges is amazing, and the house location is almost impossible to beat— central, comfortable and quiet. All the sites are no more than a ten-minute walk, with grocery stores and bakeries just a couple of minutes away. Pascal is a gem. He is friendly and truly wants his VRBO guests to have the best possible Bruges experience. He is knowledgeable, kind, and quick to respond to questions and problems (not that we had any of the latter- everything was perfect). We loved staying here and were sorry to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023