... are thinking of renting an apartment or a small house near the center or town so we can walk. We are not opposed to renting a car for longer outings but we don't want to be isolated from other people and places we want to visit. My daughter and ... more

... So it looks like Lille could be sensible for us to stay. There will be three of us travelling so we'll be looking for an apartment. Can anyone recommend one in Lille or close by? I think to do this are we will hire a car to get around ... more

I have found some nice rentals using the Holiday Rentals section right here on Tripadvisor. This is very nice http://www.tpalmhuisje.be/index2.php?lang=en#Prijzen and right in the centre of the city. The owner also has a garage to rent. ... more

... the owners, often via a 'holiday rentals ' site. Bruges does get very crowded in August, though, and you may find it hard to book a last-minute trip this month. The owners have invariably been extremely helpful and friendly, and have answered any questions. I've never suffered mosquito problems ... more

Check out the lodging section (holiday rentals) of the official Brugge website http://www.brugge.be/internet/nl/toerisme/logies_restaurants/vakantie-woningen.htm ... more

Good find! I think my vacation rental is very close to that street. ... more

... we can find a decent vacation rental (holiday flat) and could not find ANY listed at all for Ghent, except one apartment hotel. I am wondering if all the restaurants in Bruges are fairly expensive. We won't have a car, and that will limit our choices. I don't ... more

I should mention that we would normally rent an apartment, but we will only be in Brugge for 1-2 nights, so I think a hotel/B&B would be better. ... more

We have booked an apartment in Bruges for 5 days and are planning a bike ride to Damme and a train trip to Ghent from here. ... more