Bloom Stays

Electric car friendly 🔌

Here at the Romney Marsh farm, we are incredibly passionate about sustainability and try to be as eco-friendly as we can. We also understand that many of our customers feel the same way, which is why we have added an electric car charger to our parking area 🚘

So, if you have an electric car - there’s no need to worry about running out of charge during your stay, even on our remote farm. Simply park up, plug in and charge whilst you relax and enjoy the surroundings 🍃

We couldn't be happier that the sun is sticking around for this year's High Weald Walking Festival!⁠
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🥾 There are 40 FREE guided routes for toddlers to elderly, to step-count enthusiasts to our photography fans. For all ages and abilities.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to access a wonderful range of circular walking routes ranging from 1-9+ miles across the High Weald National Landscape.⁠
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Come and take in the glorious views of Kent, Sussex and Surrey on Saturday 7th through to Sunday 15th September⁠.
More info at highweald.org

All aboard for a quirky getaway!🚂 Turns out old railway carriages make surprisingly good interiors! ⁠It's no wonder our Dungeness homes are loved by photographers and architects when the insides look like this.⁠
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📍Channel View, Dungeness⁠
🛌 Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs⁠
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📍Sunray, Dungeness⁠
🛌 Sleeps 8 + 2 dogs⁠
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📍El Ray, Dungeness⁠
🛌 Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs⁠
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Explore the wonders of Dungeness and the unique wildlife at the Nature Reserve. It's a wonderful place for nature enthusiasts all year round. ⁠
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Set back from the sea, boasting mile after mile of open shingle, freshwater pits, wet grassland and stunning wildflower meadows.⁠
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Take it all in over a long weekend while staying at one of our Dungeness holiday homes head to our website or give our friendly team a call 01227 903 404.

Wow. We truly have no words for the beauty of this photo 💫

Captured by Colin Menass, our shepherds huts here are captured beautifully underneath a starlit sky on our Romney Marsh farm. 🌟

Bloom's co-founder, Rowena, spent 48 hours in Margate, here's what she got up to ⬇️📸🐚🌊⁠
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🍦 We stayed at The Margate Beach House which came with a lovely touch in the form of a selection of ice creams in the freezer, accompanied by cones, flakes, and marshmallows of varying sizes in the larder. Our son Harvey, was so delighted with this treat! ⁠
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🍟 We decided to become beach worshippers up until our bellies led us to Beach Buoys for amazing food and we found it very good value - perfect for our 4-year-old. ⁠
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☕️ We picked up coffee from The Bus Cafe and fish tacos from Po'boy Creole on the second day. Followed by beach activities and huge successes with crabbing, catching bucket loads of them! 🦀⁠
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Check out Rowena's full itinerary of her trip over on our blog, click the post link in our bio.🔗🐚⁠
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Things to do in Margate | Margate Kent | Weekend Away |

"Isolated, elegant & peaceful." Coastguard Lookout was recently listed in the Observer as '10 UK Stays that take tranquillity to the next level.'⁠
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This holiday home has two balconies offering the perfect place to watch birds, boats, dog walkers, sunrises, sunsets and the ever-changing tide. On a clear day, you can see out to France! ⁠
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The tower was originally a coastguard’s radar-monitoring station for shipping in the Channel, it has now been reimagined by interior architecture firm which retained the original 50s structure with style – limestone floors, Scandi furnishings and a log burner.⁠
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📍Coastguard Lookout, Dungeness⁠
🛌 Sleeps 5 & 2 Dogs⁠
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⁠https://bloomstays.com/property/coastguard-lookout

🐚 When it comes to coastal living, the location couldn’t be better than at Sea Spray Cottage, step inside and stroll straight out to the beach. 🌊🐾 ⁠
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🚢 Watch the ever-changing backdrop of the sea from the comfort of the sofa. It's a mesmerising view no matter the weather, from ships to paddle boarders to passers-by. ⁠
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🚲 Or step onto the promenade and stroll or cycle along to Folkestone and Hythe. ⁠
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☕️ Sandgate itself is a small yet perfectly formed high street offering a fabulous choice of independent shops and eateries to discover, certainly one of Bloom’s favourite spots.⁠
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👀 Dog friendly and plenty of space for 4, with 2 comfortable bedrooms. Be sure to bagsy the Master with a large, picture window for marvellous sea views!⁠
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📍 Sea Spray Cottage, Sandgate⁠
🛌 Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs 🐾⁠
🌊 Sea front⁠
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⁠https://bloomstays.com/property/sea-spray-cottage

We recently played host to Stackers staycay at Lower Standen Farm.🌻 From picnics to pilates to pizza to jewellery making. What a wonderful 24 hours in the Kent countryside.⁠
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Delicious food from The Pizza Post 🍕
Morning pilates in the sun with Sophia ⁠☀️
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📍 Lower Standen Farm, Kent⁠
🛌 Sleeps 24 + 3 dogs⁠
👙 Outdoor pool & large garden⁠
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https://bloomstays.com/property/lower-standen-farm

In the words of Art (age 3) can we stay here forever? 🐚 Our guest books are filled with lovely reviews - this might be our new fave! ⁠
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Thanks for staying with us at Margate Beach House 🌞 🌊⁠
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Book Margate Beach House via bloomstays.com⁠
https://bloomstays.com/property/margate-beach-house

The beach house of DREAMS 🤩
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The gazebo was designed by the wonderful owners with a rustic, hand-built outdoor kitchen and bar area, complete with built-in gas BBQ grill and fridge.⁠
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With 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms, there's plenty of room for everyone to relax and unwind, even your furry friends.🐾⁠
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The garden gate leads directly onto the sands of Greatstone Beach perfect for morning dips and evening beach strolls.⁠
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New to bloom with plenty of summer availability, book here: https://bloomstays.com/property/xanadune⁠
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📍 Xanadune, Greatstone in Kent⁠
🛌 Sleeps 10 (5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms)⁠
🌊 Beach at the end of the garden⁠
🐾 2 Dogs

Not quite the grand set-up as the Olympics, Euros or even school sports days but many of our holiday homes have garden games for our guests to take part in!⁠
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Ready for competitive garden games? Book a family staycation, we've got just a handful remaining for summer 2024.⁠
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📍 Waters Edge, in Greatstone Kent

The early bird catches the worm or the summer staycay by the sea. 🌊 ⁠ Check out our coastal holiday homes with availability for mid-week breaks over July & August.⁠

All within walking distance of the beach!⁠
https://bloomstays.com/coastal-holiday-cottages

We're in a summer state of mind here at Oyster Shore in Whitstable.🌞🐾⁠
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Left it till the last minute to book a holiday? Skip the airport faff and create some wonderful memories here in Kent. Spend sunny days in the private courtyard at Oyster Shore or on the beach just a 5-minute walk away. 🌊⁠
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Ideal for both big and small groups with our choice of set-up:⁠
🐚 Little Oyster, Sleeps 4⁠
🐚 Oyster Shore, Sleeps 8⁠
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Book directly via bloomstays.com⁠
https://bloomstays.com/property/oyster-shore

If it's a coastal holiday you're after then look no further than Bay View, it's brand new to Bloom Stays for summer 2024.🌊⁠
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Split over three floors, this holiday home commands all the best views of Sandgate seafront. The spacious living room is designed to fully capture the backdrop of the sea, with large glazed windows allowing you to admire the coast from the comfort of the sofa.⁠
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Located in Sandgate which is nestled between the quirky seaside hot spot of Folkestone and the charms of the quaint canal town of Hythe.⁠
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There's a fabulous choice of independent shops, bars and eateries to discover all within walking distance. Or hop on hired e-bikes by our partners Click2Cycle 🚲⁠
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📍Bay View, Sandgate in Kent⁠
🛌 Sleeps 5 & dog friendly⁠
🌊 Sea views, short walk to the beach⁠
🚗 Private parking for 2 cars⁠
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💌 Now live and ready for bookings! Check out Bay View on our website: https://bloomstays.com/property/bay-view

🏆 We’ve been nominated for Best Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals in the British Travel Awards 2024! 🏆⁠
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We’re a small, independent agency so this is a pretty big deal for our whole team who dedicate their time to ensure our holiday homes are up to scratch for you.⁠
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Now, we need YOUR help to bring the award home!⁠
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If you've experienced our wonderful holiday homes, from our shepherd’s huts to our big 13-bedroom barns, please take a moment to vote for us via the link below, takes just 30 seconds.⁠⬇️

https://britishtravelawards.com/btaform.php?nomLink=322
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As a thank you for taking the time to vote, The British Travel Awards has compiled a Prize Chest with over £40,000 of holiday prizes to give away, including cruises, travel vouchers, villa breaks and much more! 🏖️🚢

Bloom... Stays in the news. Co-founder Rowena quoted in the Daily Mail today on how to get the best value from your staycation this summer. 🏡

How to grab a bargain staycation - as prices are slashed by up to 40% Bad weather, the cost-of-living crisis, a surfeit of supply and distractions like the Euros and the election have created a perfect storm for cottage firms.

A waggy welcome is guaranteed at Dairy Barn!🐶 Our furry friend found the perfect spot for a summer staycation.⁠
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Endless zoomies in the enclosed garden, walking routes on the doorstep such as The Winnie The Pooh walk and dog-friendly attractions close by such as Hever Castle. 🐾🏰⁠
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📸 All photos are by our recent guest ⁠
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For best prices, book Dairy Barn direct on our website: https://bloomstays.com/property/dairy-barn

Sit back and relax in the wonderful gardens of Lilywood, admire the fish pond or enjoy a dip in the stylish hot tub and enjoy the views beyond. ⁠
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This holiday home is ideal for multi-generational families with ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms.⁠
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If peace and quiet is what you're searching for this is the place.⁠ Book Lilywood now: https://bloomstays.com/property/lilywood
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📍Lilywood, Rhodes Minnis, Nr Canterbury⁠
🛌 Sleeps 12 & dog friendly⁠
⚽️ Playroom with toys and table football⁠
🫧 Hot tub, trampoline and football net

There’s no such thing as 'one size fits all' when it comes to a romantic break which is why we have houses in all shapes and sizes.⁠
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🏡 A place for just the two of you could be a cosy rural retreat, a sleek contemporary beach house, or a modern apartment in Canterbury City Centre. ⁠
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Whatever you choose it’ll be the perfect fit.⁠
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🔗 Click the link below to see all our romantic holiday homes for two: https://bloomstays.com/inspirations-romantic-holiday-cottages

This one is perfect for a pre-summer getaway! And ideal for families looking to get away from it all but still close to the action.⁠
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Honeywood Lodge sits on the edge of Canterbury, between the City and the nearby seaside town of Whitstable⁠.🌊⁠
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The lodge is wonderfully private, with several decked verandas for evening dinners or afternoon drinks in the sun after a quick swim in the pool.⁠
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The 2 acres of manicured gardens and football play area are yours to explore.⁠
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📍Honeywood Lodge, Canterbury⁠
🛌 Sleeps 8 (max 6 adults)⁠
🎮 Fun sized air hockey table and table football⁠
🏊🏻‍♀️ Indoor heated swimming pool⁠
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💌 Book here: https://bloomstays.com/property/honeywood-lodge

After the recent Chelsea Flower Show and last week's our feed has been in full bloom.🌸⁠
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💐 Here at Bloom Stays, you can bring the garden indoors with our wonderful Kent florists offering freshly cut bouquets delivered to your holiday home door...Or adventure out to a Pick Your Own day to get all your favourites!⁠
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📍⬇️ Our recommended Kent florists:⁠
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offers seasonal flowers grown in Kent using organic principles. Check out their PYO open days on their website.⁠
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offers gorgeous flowers for all occasions, our Bloom team attended the wreath-making workshops last Christmas and loved it! ⁠
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The King's Mile Florist is run by one of our owners, they deliver fresh flowers within a 7-mile radius of Canterbury.⁠
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If you're celebrating a milestone or just like the idea of having flowers on arrival, we can help organise it. ⁠🏠🌷⁠
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Check out the colourful, quirky space of Margate Beach House. 🌊🌅🐚 The owners' curated, design-led interiors will bring a smile to anyone's face.

🌊 Only 10 seconds from the beach!

🥂 The hot tub in the garden will hit the spot possibly with a glass of Prosecco to hand too.

💡The outdoor courtyard at night is lit gloriously with festoons and a fireplace for cosy al fresco evenings.

From every angle in this house, you can capture the sunrise through carefully positioned windows that bring in that light and give out that salty view.

📍 Beach House at Margate, Kent⁠
🛌 Sleeps 8 | dog friendly ⁠
🌊 Seaview | sun-trap courtyard | hot tub

Fancy staying with friends or family? It's open now and ready to be booked directly: https://bloomstays.com/property/margate-beach-house

Are those new signs we spy at the Canterbury Tales? 😃
The word is out; plans are in motion to reopen this iconic attraction championing Chaucer’s famous stories and cast of characters. Very exciting news for the city!
The reopening project is a private initiative, full details of the plans can be found at www.canterburytales.co.uk/
What are your favourite memories from the Tales?

Skip out the backdoor to the beachfront in seconds. Head to the Kent coast and soak up the sunshine in Sandgate, Kent. 🌞🐚⁠
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Beachfront accommodation:⁠
1️⃣ The Beach House at Sandgate | Sleeps 9 | 🎮 Games Room⁠
2️⃣ Driftwood⁠ | Sleeps 4 | 2 Dogs 🐾⁠
3️⃣ ⁠Seagulls⁠ | Sleeps 8 | Balcony Views 🔭⁠
4️⃣ Pebbles | Sleeps 2 | 🚗 Private Parking⁠
5️⃣ Wave Cottage | Sleeps 4 | 2 Dogs 🐾⁠
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See all Sandgate holiday homes: https://bloomstays.com/holiday-cottages-sandgate

So we may not be able to control the weather but we can forecast the fun this summer with the help of a Bloom Stays holiday home.🌞

We've almost sold out for this Bank Holiday weekend but there's still plenty of availability for Half Term next week (from Tuesday - Friday).

Head to our website to book Now: www.bloomstays.com

Relax and recharge in the Kent countryside…More specifically at The Old Post Office.📮 Here you have the choice of two patio spaces to enjoy your morning coffee or a lazy lunch whilst the children play in the large garden.⁠
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Come evening, enjoy the bubbling hot tub and dine in or indulge with a glass of wine and bite to eat at the nearby pub - The Dove at Dargate voted 'Best Pub in Kent 2024' by Muddy Stilettos.⁠
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Or visit the renowned Michelin star restaurant The Sportsman in Seasalter, only 5 minutes drive away.⁠
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Dargate is a small village between Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. It's walks galore here, so bring the dogs and enjoy a refreshing break.⁠
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📍 The Old Post Office in Dargate⁠
🛌 Sleeps 10 | 🐾 3 dogs⁠
🫧 Hot tub | Extensive gardens⁠
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Book directly via bloomstays.com⁠
https://bloomstays.com/property/the-old-post-office

Calling all beach lovers! Take a peek at our latest seaside home, Oyster Shore 🦪 With an introductory offer: 15% off stays in May AND June.🤩⁠
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This traditional townhouse has been renovated with a modern twist, featuring pops of bright colour, creating a fun and relaxing place to stay.⁠
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⁠🍴 Entertain friends & family with al fresco lunches cooked on the BBQ.⁠ Take advantage of the heated outdoor shower to wash away the salt water from your sea dip (just a 5-minute walk away) 🌊⁠
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📍Oyster Shore, Whitstable⁠
🛌 Sleeps 8 | 🐾 2 dogs⁠
🐚 5-minute walk to the beach⁠
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We can already picture the wonderful family memories that will be created here!⁠ Book direct via: https://bloomstays.com/property/oyster-shore

What a wonderful feature 🤩 Check out all the details on The Coastguard Lookout here: https://bloomstays.com/property/coastguard-lookout