Huisje van Majutte (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Huisje van Majutte?
What makes it 43% Baby-Friendly: Babies are admitted, but narrow passages, few ground-floor seats, no changing table, and tricky stroller access mean parents must plan carefully or limit stay; check with venue first.
Positives:
- Free Entry: You pay only for café items; no museum fee.
- Stroller-Accessible Ground Floor: Main seating and terrace are on street level.
Challenges:
- No Changing Facilities: There is no dedicated baby-changing table; plan accordingly.
- Narrow Staircase Upstairs: Steep stairs limit stroller access to the upper rooms.
What is Huisje van Majutte?
- A preserved 18th-century fisherman’s cottage museum in Blankenberge, representative of coastal domestic life near Bruges
- The compact brick-and-beam structure retains original period furnishings, kitchen range and fishing implements from the late 1700s
- An adjoining café-bar serves regional products, including local beers and house-made shrimp croquettes
What is so special about Huisje van Majutte for with baby?
- Step back into an 18th-century fisherman’s cottage with original décor
- Complete a free mouse treasure hunt to keep the family engaged
- Savor regional snacks like slufferkoek and shrimp croquettes in the café
- Stroller-accessible ground-floor seating and sunny terrace
- Check ahead for baby-changing or high-chair availability
Note: Huisje van Majutte is 43% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Bruges for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to explore the cottage, complete the mouse hunt and enjoy a café snack at a relaxed pace with a baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Huisje van Majutte
Explore the Historic Rooms:
Walk through the original 18th-century fisherman's cottage rooms and see antique tools.
Tip: Use a baby carrier for narrow doorways and step-free ground-floor access.
Complete the Mouse Hunt:
Pick up the free map and find 14 hidden wooden mice throughout the rooms.
Tip: Keep baby entertained in a carrier while you hunt together.
Enjoy Regional Snacks:
Try the café’s slufferkoek or shrimp croquettes made from a family recipe.
Tip: Reserve a ground-floor table for stroller access and sit on the sunny terrace.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Huisje van Majutte
- Call Ahead: Reserve a ground-floor table to ensure stroller space.
- Bring a Baby Carrier: Use a carrier to explore narrow spaces hands-free.
Reviews of Huisje van Majutte
Lena J
A wonderful place! Such a cozy and antique interior. We had an awesome stay and enjoyed our time. I truely recommend to go upstairs. Such a beautiful place it is! The service was also very friendly. We love to remember the time there.
Stefanie
It was very delicious! Staff is super kind and friendly! the house is 250 years old, the most charming we saw. Highly recommend! 5 ⭐️s
Seth Evans
The decor in here is very cool an authentic. The beer in also very good. Highly recommended....
Anna Litchidova
Fantastic place to visit. Full of history and fun facts to see and do! The host makes you feel at home, telling all kinds of anekdotes about the place. I wish I had more time to find out more. It's so nice and cozy inside to just unwind and have a drink, enjoying all the quirky old stuff. I would go back again to find out more! And no entrence fee.. just go in and enjoy!
S K
Very warm and pleasant atmosphere. Definitely recommended for a unique local experience. The owner is warm, cheerful and enthusiastic about telling every interesting detail of this hundreds of years old ancestral house. We didn't need to book a table and found an interesting tiny space where everything was well organised to the minute details. Unique things to see - the kitchen, old pulley syst...
When is the best time to visit Huisje van Majutte (Bruges, Belgium)?
In July and August, visit on Wednesday evenings for live folk music and storytelling (€3.50 per adult).
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Coffee & slufferkoek | EUR 5 |
| Shrimp croquettes | EUR 8 |
| Shared fries for baby | EUR 3 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 16 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Breydelstraat 10, 8370 Blankenberge, Belgium
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