De Zomere B&B is a Gothic gem hidden away in a mysterious alleyway in Bruges, Belgium. The building dates back to the 15th century and houses just 5 rooms decorated with a rare meticulousness. It's like being in a Flemish painting, full of details, hidden corners and secrets. Our favorite Bruges hotel.
Reservation
We advise you to book your stay at De Zomere B&B via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.
Our Journey Through Time
We had the opportunity to stay here... What can I say? It's magical! It's an atmospheric place where the past constantly communicates with the present. Soft classical music floats through the air... Take a stroll, look through the bull's-eye window overlooking the street, admire the precious page from a medieval illuminated manuscript embedded in the wall, or search for the lovers' balcony.
When you arrive, Frédérik will welcome you with his mischievous smile. He’s a fascinating blend of Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes. He renovated this house himself over several years, as a sort of recreation of his own childhood, taking care to respectfully preserve everything that had been left behind over the centuries: the exposed beams, the stone walls...
The history of the house
Even before Christopher Columbus discovered America in the Middle Ages, this house was occupied by a Bruges city councillor, then by bourgeois and merchants of southern Portuguese fruit, sugar and pepper. In those days, Bruges was considered the Silicon Valley of the West, while Amsterdam was a small village of 1,000 inhabitants and New York did not yet exist.
The 5 bedrooms
1 • Erasmus • Photo • Photo
2 • Frederik • Photo • Photo
3 • Jan • Photo • Photo
4 • Johannes • Photo • Photo
5 • Katherine • Photo • Photo
Each room is named after a person who lived in the house during Frédérik's childhood. We love them all, but we're particularly fond of Erasmus and Frederik. We had the pleasure of sleeping in the latter.
Breakfast
In the morning, a breakfast included in your reservation is served in the light-filled dining room. Take a look at Frederik's superb study. What style! See the cupboard to the right of the desk? There's a photo of Frederik inside, when he was 2 years old and playing... in that very cupboard. Everything's connected here.
The breakfast menu features fresh bread, pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice, and eggs cooked to order according to your preferences. We really love the tableware designed by Anne Perneel.
Just a stone's throw from the Bruges Belfry
De Zomere B&B is located in the historic heart of Bruges, in a dead-end street. You have a fabulous view of the city's 3 great towers: the Church of Notre-Dame, St. Salvator's Cathedral and the Belfry. If you're coming by train, the station is a 25-minute walk away. You can also take the free shuttle bus to the center every 20 minutes.
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Yes, breakfast is included in the room rate.
No, animals are not allowed.
Yes, very much! We love Guillaume, just a few minutes away. Delicious, refined dishes, appropriate wine suggestions and attentive waiters.
Check-out is possible until 11am.
Check-in is from 4pm to 7pm.
Prices start at around €205 per night for 2 people.
There are 5 bedrooms: Erasmus, Frederik, Jan, Johannes and Katherine.
Yes, it's an exceptional place if you want to visit Bruges on a romantic holiday.
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