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

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De Hoedenmaker, Bruges
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Touristical information

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bruges, Flanders
  • Bruges Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bruges Christmas Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bruges Belfry
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

'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
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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)
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Bruges

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historical Center Bruges, a neighbourhood in Bruges. Statue of Hans Memling and Menen are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Magic Planet and Public Observatory Cozmix Beisbroek. Consider Cactus Club for a night out or Cozmix Planetarium if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Bruges, Flanders

What's nearby

  • Bruges Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bruges Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Burg - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bruges Belfry - 9 min walk - 0.8 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accommodation very centrally located

Kitchen is well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property

Such a wonderful place and location! It was perfect for a small family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best VRBO we've ever stayed in!

My family of 5 stayed for 3 nights, and we all agreed Pascal's place was amazing! It was spacious and comfortable. I especially enjoyed the patio area at breakfast time. We loved being in a quiet area that was still close enough to walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brugges Stag Do

Very clean property, good location and friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in a quiet, beautiful & clean home

We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful house in Bruges. The whole place was ours, and it was located in a very quiet area, which made it perfect for relaxing. Everything was really well thought out, the whole house was super clean, and we felt completely at home.The bathroom was a real highlight, and the small courtyard was great for having breakfast. The rooms were nicely decorated and very comfortable. With beautiful view from the windows. The host was super friendly and gave us great local tips that really enhanced our trip.Bruges was amazing – and staying here made it even better. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Updated Medieval Charm

This was my second stay at this property. The first was with my elderly parents and this time with my wife and teenage daughters. Both times we found the property to be a nicely updated medieval cottage with everything we needed. It is a short walk from the town center, but is situated on a quiet street. There are several great restaurants nearby. The owner greeted us when we arrived and gave us a thorough introduction to the property and town. We loved it both times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect comfortable location

Amazing- would go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house - full of character

The house is beautiful, full of character and in a great, quiet location close to a supermarket and easy to get to the wonderful sights of Bruges. The host was very helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and fantastic little property

Pascal was great, he communicated well and was helpful prior to arrival. The property is in a quiet area but literally minutes from the busy streets, which is nice relief from the crowds. So great suggestions for restaurants on Du Phare on the outer ring mostly locals and food excellent-our favourite of the trip. Pascal even came to pick us up at the station as he knew it was very busy. He checked us in and took time to point out attractions and places of interest. a very enjoyable Christmas stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Home in Ideal Location

Charming and comfortable, De Hoedenmaker was the perfect place to stay on my first visit to Bruges. Pascal met us to orient us to the house and the city, and made great recommendations. The historic house is beautifully appointed and had everything we needed, including very comfortable beds and plenty of towels. The terrace was a lovely place to sit and enjoy a meal. The location was quiet yet close to the major attractions and beautiful canals. I would highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again. Great property, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sharon w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

8/10 Good

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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

About the host

Hosted by Pascal Craeye

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Pascal and Greet are married and live in Bruges ever since they were born. We have five children, all grown up already. Professionaly we are both active in education. We are happy to make you feel at home.

Languages:

English, French, German, Dutch

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests