Exceptional Value
Review Submitted: 01 September 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
My wife and I stayed here for 10 days in August 2009. The central location is ideal - close to all the major squares, shops, restaurants and riverside cafes. It was ideal to escape from the busy bus loads during the afternoon and a short walk to the fine eating or shopping that Bruges offers. The building is deceptive from the outside with a tranquil central garden and pool and mostly the other guests keep to themselves. Carmers' roof terace is lovely for a quiet drink in the evening. The owner was very welcoming and his staff and family were all helpful, polite and efficient - even for a pair of hot and bothered bikers such as us. Bruges itself was great - very few Brits but everyone speaks good English - an obscenely picturesque small town which we found notable for its complete absence of threat of any kind. A good base for a range of sights elsewhere, it's very close to the Belgian beaches, Brussels (train is easy), military trips (Ypres is about 45 minutes away, and Etaples 1 hr 20mins - ok, on a Ducati).
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 24/25
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