A stay between city, polders and sea
Experience Bruges, unwind at Polderlicht.
A walk along the canals, a museum that stays with you, one more trip into town for dinner. And then back to the polders. At Guesthouse Polderlicht you stay with Carine in Uitkerke, Blankenberge, at Bosstraat 3. A small-scale stay with three rooms, a garden and room to follow your own rhythm.
City and countryside
Visiting Bruges doesn’t mean spending your whole stay in the city centre. At Polderlicht you combine culture, shops and historic streets with the open space of the polders. After your outing you can relax in your own room or read downstairs in the shared living area.
That suits a weekend in which you like to do different things: a day in Bruges, outdoors the next morning and perhaps a quick trip to the sea. You have your own room and share the guest kitchen, the communal space and the garden with other guests.
Choose what suits you
You don’t have to tick Bruges off like a list. Choose a few places that make you curious and keep time to look around. From Polderlicht you can make your city visit as big or small as you like.
Start at the Markt and the Burg, walk to the Rozenhoedkaai and follow the water along the Dijver. If you want to walk further, add the Beguinage and the Minnewater to your day. Pick a place for a break along the way and let the route follow your mood and the weather.
Discover the sights of Bruges (opens in a new tab)Make room for one museum you really want to see. At Museum Sint-Janshospitaal the historic building and the works of Hans Memling come together. Check in advance what is open on your day and whether you need tickets. That way you keep time for the city itself as well as culture.
Plan your museum visit (opens in a new tab)Take an afternoon for shops, a coffee break and a walk without a tight schedule. If you stay for dinner in Bruges or see a performance, your day doesn’t have to end after shopping. Choose a car park that suits your plans in advance and also check how you will return to Polderlicht later.
Plan your evening and returnAn idea for your stay
With two nights you can combine a full city day with a relaxed arrival and some fresh air before you leave. This is a suggestion to fill in yourself; it does not come with a fixed programme or package.
Arrange your arrival with Carine, take your luggage to your room and discover the house and garden. Keep your first afternoon simple. Perhaps a short walk, perhaps just a calm look at your plans for tomorrow. During your stay you park your car for free on the grounds.
Choose your car park based on your first stop. Combine a walk through the historic centre with a museum, shopping or a longer lunch. If you’d like to enjoy an evening in town, arrange the practical return in advance. Then your own room at Polderlicht awaits.
Start your last morning at your own pace and check out by 11 a.m. at the latest. Before heading home, you can plan a walk in the Uitkerkse Polder or by the sea. Choose the route according to the weather and the time you have. That way the landscape also gets a place in your stay.
Something to experience outside the city too
It’s exactly that contrast that makes staying at Polderlicht special: the city by day, then the landscape around the house. You don’t have to head out every free morning. Sitting in the garden for a while, reading or making coffee downstairs in the guest kitchen is just as much part of a few days away.
Fancy a walk? Discover the routes in the Uitkerkse Polder. In winter too this is an area for bird lovers, with overwintering geese and ducks. Take wind, daylight and the condition of the paths into account. On the surroundings page you’ll find inspiration for combining polders and coast with your visit to Bruges.
A small-scale stay
Polderlicht has three guest rooms, each for a maximum of two people. Every room has its own private bathroom. Look at the photos, layout and amenities on the room page and choose the room that suits you.
Room
A spacious, peaceful and light-filled room on the pond side, overlooking the 7,000 m² polder garden.
“nicely secluded, ideal for people who enjoy peace and quiet. Well-kept, spacious room and shower.”
Tim Versluys · View on Google (opens in a new tab)
“Thank you, Carine, for the warm welcome. […] My husband and I felt at ease straight away.”
Sylvie V · Read on Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab)
“Wonderfully peaceful surroundings, yet close to the coast. Spacious room and beautiful bathroom.”
From the door to your city visit
You set off from Bosstraat 3, 8370 Blankenberge. Your journey time differs depending on whether you drive to the Markt, the Ezelstraat area or the station. Open the route to the car park that suits your day. Driving, finding a space and walking on are separate parts of your journey.
At Polderlicht you park for free during your stay. The Bruges car parks below charge the operator’s rates.
Naaldenstraat 8, 8000 Brugge
If you want to park close to the Markt, Biekorf is one option. From this centrally located garage you reach the Markt after a short walk. According to Interparking the car park is accessible day and night. Before leaving, check the driving route, rates and current information.
Hugo Losschaertstraat 5, 8000 Brugge
This garage is near the Ezelstraat and is an alternative if your visit starts on that side of the city. The walk to the Markt is longer than from Biekorf. Open the separate walking route to see which way you go. According to Interparking this car park is also accessible day and night.
Car park at Bruges station
Arriving at the station is different from arriving at the Markt. Visit Bruges mentions about twenty minutes’ walk from the station to the Markt. Choose this option if it suits your plans and check the current information about parking and the rest of the way to your destination.
Coming to Polderlicht first and heading into town afterwards? Arrange on arrival how you’ll get in later. If you drive to the guesthouse for the first time after your evening in Bruges, discuss your arrival time with Carine in advance. She makes the practical arrangements with you personally.
For the way back, also allow for the walk to your car and leaving the garage. Coming without a car? Check your full outward and return journey before booking, especially after an evening activity. The last connection or the availability of a taxi can be decisive for your plans.
Outside summer too
A museum in the afternoon, wintry shops and one more evening in the historic city: a winter visit to Bruges combines well with a stay at Polderlicht. Plan your city walk around an indoor activity and leave room for a longer break if the weather turns.
The next morning you can choose again: discover more of Bruges, walk in the polders or get some fresh air by the sea. You don’t have to fill your whole weekend.
Wintergloed 2026–2027
Wintergloed runs from 20 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 inclusive. The Christmas markets take place from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 inclusive. Each part has its own calendar, so check the programme for the day of your visit.
Your host
Carine is Polderlicht’s host and artist. Her art, the house and the garden give your stay its own character. Here there is room to slow down: looking outside, a conversation, nothing you have to do.
If you have a question about the room or your arrival after a visit to Bruges, feel free to get in touch in advance. That way you can plan your stay in a way that suits you.
Before you book
Your next few days away
Choose your dates and see which of our three rooms is available. For a city day, a winter visit or a few days combining Bruges with the polders and the coast.
