'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges
About this house rental
'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 (3.50/day). Free shuttle to your house (350m). We wish you a pleasant stay in a magnificent Bruges!
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Bruges
House in Bruges
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(177 Reviews)
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Amazing- would go back
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
Lovely house, warm vibes. Quiet and comfortable. Great bathroom! Easy walk to square. Pascal very helpful.
5.0
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!
5.0
We stayed here as the first leg of a 22 day Belgium Netherlands tour. It could not have been easier. Our host, Pascal kept in good communication with us as we arrived by train. He even went out of his way to pick us up at the train station. This was unexpected, but very welcome. We were warmly received with some nice local treats after informative conversation of the area. Pascal is very knowledgeable about the area and could easily be a tour guide. The house was clean, tidy and very comfortable...just a short walk to the centre of town. Loved it. Love Brugges.
5.0
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!
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
We had a wonderful 5-night stay in Bruges at this charming home. The neighborhood was very quiet but within a short walk to the city center and all activities. Pascal provided us with excellent dinner recommendations and met us at the home to make sure we had everything we needed. There is a grocery store just a short walk away with everything you need for your stay. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom is large and modern. I would highly recommend this home.
5.0
This is a beautiful house, very well equipped, clean and homely. There were guidebooks for us, and games for our son. We were welcomed with some little treats to eat/drink. Pascal met us at the property and was very friendly and helpful with advice about Bruges. The house is very well situated within a short walk to the centre of town but in a really peaceful area. I would thoroughly recommend this property to others.
5.0
Pascal was very helpful, recommending places to visit.
The property is very well equipped and ideally located to walk to everything in beautiful Bruges.
Our group of 6 ( 2 adults and 4 teenagers) had a great time.
5.0
We had an amazing stay at this wonderful place! It was perfect! We loved Bruges and can’t wait to come back and stay here with Pascal again!
5.0
Helpful welcoming host and a very well equipped house. A pleasure to stay here in Brugge!
5.0
the place is great -- clean, comfortable. great beds, nice kitchen.
one thing -- you need to be able to do stairs if you stay here (or any historic building in bruges, i suspect)
great location.
pascal was wonderful -- very helpful/responsive.
5.0
wonderful place in beautiful bruges
the place is great -- clean, comfortable. great beds, nice kitchen.
one thing -- you need to be able to do stairs if you stay here (or any historic building in bruges, i suspect)
great location.
pascal was wonderful -- very helpful/responsive.
5.0
Wonderful home and host
Pascal was spot on in all his communication and was proactive to make sure we had codes to get in, the place was ready and he came to greet us and help with any questions we had. The place was spotless! Super clean, comfortable, plenty of everything you need for a short stay. The outside terrace is adorable and now I want to build one at my house. Very close to everything…maybe a 5 minute walk to the Markt area. Tatties was also a close by restaurant good for breakfast, although small. I would recommend this place to everyone.
5.0
Really lovely, well maintained and very clean property situated in a quiet street about 10 mins from the main town square. Couldn’t fault it. Pascal was an excellent host, he was very welcoming and provided some useful recommendations of places to visit. Would highly recommend this delightful property.
5.0
Beautiful property in a great location
Really lovely, well maintained and very clean property situated in a quiet street about 10 mins from the main town square. Couldn’t fault it. Pascal was an excellent host, he was very welcoming and provided some useful recommendations of places to visit. Would highly recommend this delightful property.
5.0
Fantastic time
We had a such wonderful time ,host was amazing so helpfull
My only thing against it I so wished we stayed longer !!!!!
Hope to book next year again
Toms dinner just across from the house would recommend a meal there
5.0
We loved the whole property - wonderful to stay somewhere with such history & personality! It was beautifully kept, sparklingly clean (with very comfy beds and an awesome shower!) and in an ideal location for walking to everything. We really liked being able to pop in and out of the centre as and when we needed to, because with young kids, having some time to chill in our own space is important. Pascal is the absolute most helpful host ever! His 'inside knowledge' was great - and we felt we saw a lot of real Bruges because of his help & ideas. He knew plenty of things for the kids to do, too - we can't wait to come back and see the area around Bruges, too. Still so much to visit and enjoy! Thank you Pascal.
4.0
Good and practical accommodation
This house has a very good location, not far from the Center. Very clean and comfortable for a short stay!
5.0
Birthday weekend away in Brugge
The house we stayed in was very quaint, but with all the comfort and amenities of a modern house. Pascal was welcoming and informative. We had a great stay in Brugge and would highly recommend the city and the house. The Mosley / Reynolds
5.0
Lovely property on a great location
Had a great weekend in Bruges staying here. Property is well equipped and in a great location. Pascal also gave us some great recommendations of places to visit, and even though I've been many times before I learnt about somewhere new to go. Would definitely book again.
5.0
Lovely neighbourhood in Brugge
We were visiting with friends for a short stay in Brugges. The home was lovely and it was absolutely spotless. The owners take great care and it shows. We loved the neighbourhood, being among the locals, yet a short walk to city centre square. Pascal met us the first night, his advice on what to see and suggestions for the timing i.e. the Belfry climb made our trip even more enjoyable. The property is very charming and a historical site, it has a lovely small patio and very well equipped. Would highly recommend and Pascal was always very good and very prompt with his communication and suggestions.
5.0
Heaven
We are traveling with our children. They had nice toys and plastic plates yay! So pristine I felt bad about uaing super white towels! Very comfortable!
5.0
This house was just right for our stay, we had a peaceful few days in this quiet and cosy house. The owner was most helpful, he even had the heating coming on morning and evening. we won't hesitate to stay here again.
5.0
Nice quiet house.
This house was just right for our stay, we had a peaceful few days in this quiet and cosy house. The owner was most helpful, he even had the heating coming on morning and evening. we won't hesitate to stay here again.
5.0
Quirky house
Lovely house with small outdoor space. Three good bedrooms although one twin in accessed up a stairs from the large double bedroom. Super comfy beds with great linen. Fabulous shower . A great house 5/10 minutes from central square in quiet location. Thank you to Pascal for all the information and birthday treats.
5.0
Perfect for a family
We stayed here for several days while on a family trip. There were 6 of us and the house was just great. Very clean and updated on the inside, but still retains its historic charm. It is no more than a 10 minute walk to the market square (if you walk slowly). The neighborhood is very quiet and comfortable, a nice break from the hustle of the square and area. Pascal was very helpful and gave a very detailed but useful introduction to the area. Would stay here again
5.0
Great place and hosts!
We really enjoyed our stay. The beds are very comfortable, great (toasty warm) bathroom and shower, and, very clean. The location is perfect, about a 7 minute walk to the city center. The hosts could not be better! I highly recommend staying here.
5.0
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.
5.0
Wonderful with gracious hosts
This was a wonderful, clean place to stay close to the city center. Pascal was very accommodating and responsive. He even drove my husband back from parking his car. There was a crib, high chair, and toys for the kids. They even left suckers on the pillows for the kids.
5.0
Had a wonderful time and made lots of memories!!!! Would be very happy to recommend!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bruges?
The average price for a rental in Bruges is $208 per night. This rental is $114 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 'De Hoedenmaker': Cosy 17th century Flemish House in historical centre of Bruges?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and hot tub / spa.
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