As folks who run an award winning inn in Woodstock Vermont, we are fussy when we travel, and this…read moreplace had nearly everything spot on.
Tine, Luke and Seppe are a rare breed. They welcome people into the little house at the bottom of the garden, where you can sit in front of your own log fire and look at the ducks and swans on the canal. The decor is traditional and modern but also very atmospheric, and there is no clutter. You can make tea and coffee and also have a fridge. Our room had the claw foot tub in the brick basement, and a door you could open to sit by the canal. We didn't do this in November as it was damp, but we did sit in the bath and let the cool afternoon air come into the bathroom. via the open door.
Breakfast can be taken in your room or the kitchen of their home, which is a modern construction, but built in an old style....and style is what you get! We slept late one morning and breakfast was still served after 11.00! The king bed and duvet got a 10/10.
Seppe the small hound deserves a special mention as he is a wonderful meeter greeter, whose tummy can never be rubbed too much!
Our only concern as has been mentioned before, is that every word can heard in the bedroom from not only the bathroom next door but also the opposite bedroom. On the first night the Ozzie couple decided to have a little carnal romp at 12.30, quickly but with loads of LOUD effort.....thus we decided to warn the new UK check in's the next day, with a discrete note under the door, that we could hear EVERYTHING and they could hear us. We were both thus very understanding and heard little, apart from their 03.00 throwing up after too many beers! The next morning they slept until the afternoon.....and we heard nothing out of them! Their hangovers must have been stellar!
We would certainly return, but next time book both rooms to solve any noise issue. The location is so quiet despite being in the middle of Bruges which is probably why one probably hears your fellow residents every move.
After three days we left and very impressed....and we survived without hangovers!