Bloom Stays, Canterbury Videos

Need a simple, fresh and utterly delicious dinner? Try this poached salmon, asparagus and new potato salad with a toasted walnut vinaigrette by @alex_hollywood1 😋 It’s part of our summer series of easy ‘throw-together’ plates for self-catering holidays. 🎬 Created at The Willows a @bloom.stays holiday home. Dog friendly and very spacious sleeping 8 guests, it’s available to book via bloomstays.com 🥗For the salad: 1 salmon side or 3-4 salmon fillets (buy cooked if you’re short on time) 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 6 mixed peppercorns 8-10 asparagus spears (our are from @lowerladysdenfarm) 100g green beans 300g jersey potatoes 1 baby gem cos or romaine lettuce 2-3 chopped spring onions 1 tbsp of each: chopped parsley, cress, chives 1 knob of butter Salt & pepper 1 handful of toasted walnuts 🥄 For the vinaigrette: 1 shallot 5 tbsp walnut oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1tsp runny honey 1tsp Dijon mustard Salt & pepper Perfect for al fresco dining and packed full of goodness that takes no time at all to throw together. Give it a go! For more tasty recipes to please your crowd, head to our new blog or check out Alex Hollywood’s cookbook Cooking Tonight. Summer Salad Recipe | Healthy Dinners | Salmon Recipe | Self Catering Holiday Home #healthydinners #salmonrecipe #selfcateringaccommodation #bloomstays #summersalad #summerrecipes #alexhollywood #poachedsalmon

Super easy bread recipe from start to scratch in just 45 minutes! Check out @alex_hollywood1 and her soda bread which is quick, low fuss and requires no-need - perfect for getting in and out the kitchen quickly on holiday. Throw it together for summer picnics or serve with cheeses after dinner. 🎬 Filmed at The Willows in Ash near Canterbury, Kent. This ex-agricultural barn sits in unspoilt countryside with a large sociable kitchen for memorable meals together. Book via @bloom.stays 🥖Ingredients: 100g porridge oats 160g strong white bread flour 160g wholemeal flour 10g bicarbonate of soda 6g salt 35g black treacle 10g honey 350ml buttermilk (a little water to loosen the dough if necessary) 🧀 We paired ours with a selection of cheese from @cheesemakers_of_canterbury we picked their goat’s cheese, camembert and Ashmore, along with their gorgeously sweet, rhubarb chutney. 🍯If you have any local honey left over from breakfast that would also make a great combo with the bread. Give it a go! For more tasty recipes to throw together on your self catering holiday, head to our blog or check out Alex Hollywood’s cookbook Cooking Tonight. Easy Bread Recipe | Homemade Bread | Holiday Homes in UK #breadrecipe #easybread #selfcateringaccommodation #bloomstays #howtomakebread #sodabread #breadmaking #homemadebread #alexhollywood

Pancakes drizzled in blueberry compote 🤤 Here’s a breakfast to feed a crowd! Try these banana & oat pancakes with blueberry compote created by @alex_hollywood1 for our new food series of easy ‘throw-together’ plates for self-catering holidays. 🎬 Filmed at The Willows in Ash near Canterbury, Kent. A spacious holiday home sleeping 8 guests, available to book via @bloom.stays 🥞For the pancakes: 2 ripe bananas 80g porridge oats 1 tbsp Greek yogurt 2 medium or large eggs 2 tsp baking powder A splash of vanilla essence A pinch of salt Butter and sunflower oil for frying 🫐For the compote: 350g blueberries 2tbs icing sugar A squeeze of fresh lemon juice A little water to loosen if necessary. To serve: 🍯Maple syrup or honey 🍓Chopped fresh fruit These are super easy to scale up or down depending on how many are demanded. Give it a go! For more tasty recipes to throw together on holiday, head to our new blog or check out Alex Hollywood’s book Cooking Tonight. #breakfastideasforkids #pancakerecipes #breakfastpancakes #selfcateringaccommodation #selfcateringholidays #easypancakes #blueberrycompote #bloomstays

See inside this five bedroom holiday home 👀 Abbots Cliff House is perched atop a dramatic cliff with unbeatable views of the glimmering sea below and down to the @folkestoneharbour ⁠ For those who’ve experienced the view know it’s a special spot as well as the huge amounts of history dating back to 1940s when it was used by the WRENS intercepting enemy messages coming from France. More on this in our blog post! ⁠ 📍Abbots Cliff House | Capel le Ferne, Folkestone⁠ 🛌 Sleeps 10 | 🫧 Hot Tub (April-October)⁠ ⁠ We list our Kent holiday homes on AirBnB and booking.com but for best prices come direct bloomstays.com 💌⁠ Holiday Homes in Kent | Coastal Holidays UK | Family Holidays in Kent #kentholiday #holidaylettings #holidayletuk #visitkent #kentseaside #summerinkent #folkestone #kentholidays #kentstaycation #kentbusiness #kentlife #seasideviews #beachholidays

✨ Introducing Old Lakenham, a large Bloom Stays holiday home set in the countryside village of Loose, just outside of Maidstone, Kent. 🐾 Gather all your friends, family & the dogs! This home sleeps up to 16 guests across 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It has everything you could possibly need for a special week away including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, gym, games room, spectacular kitchen, air hockey, table tennis.. the list is endless. 📍 Old Lakenham | Loose near Maidstone, Kent 🛌 Sleeps 16 + 2 Dogs | 6 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms 🎮 Games Room | Swimming Pool | Hot Tub 🚗 Parking for 6 cars Brand new to Bloom Stays, will you be the first to holiday here this year? Head to our website for all the dreamy details. Large Holiday Cottages in Kent | Large Celebration Homes | Hen Party Holiday Homes | UK Travel | Self Catering Accommodation #holidaylettings #luxuryholidayhome #dogfriendlyuk #holidayrental #ukstaycation #visitkent #summer2024 #luxurystaycation #airbnbkent

Hot tubs are, well, hot right now.🫧 We’ve got houses with hot tubs in their own forest settings or overlooking the sea. With their year-round appeal, they make a short break feel like an indulgent moment where you can sit back and clear your mind. Just don’t forget the other bubbles – the ones best-served cold that follow a pop. 🍾 We list our Kent holiday homes on Air BnB and booking.com but for best prices come direct bloomstays.com 🏡 . . #kentholiday #holidayhomes #holidayrentals #hottubsofinstagram #hottubholiday #staycationuk #ukholiday #romanticretreat #valentinesdaygetaway #couplesholiday #holidaylet #visitkent

Wherever you might be celebrating, we wish you all a very merry Christmas.🥂✨🎄

Smoked Salmon Mousse On Cucumber 🥒🍣  Another delicious, pretty canapé recipe for Christmas celebrations. Created by @theneedy.greedy for our series of festive canapés for self-catering holidays. 🎬 Filmed at Finchcocks Oast in Goudhurst, Kent, a spacious holiday home sleeping 42 guests - book via @bloom.stays Ingredients: 100g Smoked Salmon 50g Cream Cheese Juice of half a lemon 50ml Double Cream A tablespoon of dill - plus extra for garnish 1 Cucumber Lemon zest to decorate Method: Pop the salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice and dill in a mixer. Add black pepper and blitz. Whip the cream until thick, then fold into the salmon mix. Put in a piping bag (or you can use a teaspoon, it will taste the same). Slice the cucumber about 1.5cm thick. Pipe or spread over salmon mix. Fridge until needed and garnish with some lemon zest, dill and black pepper. A fab recipe to have to hand over the Christmas holidays so don’t forget to SAVE ✨🥂 #kentfoodie #bloomstays #partyfood #christmascanapes #selfcateringaccommodation #selfcateringholidays #celebrationfood #holidayletting #christmasfood #christmasfoodideas #christmasfood #smokedsalmonrecipe

Christmas has arrived at our holiday homes!🎄🥂 The most wonderful time of year is nearly here. ✨ Check our website for latest availability on last minute getaways. 🎁 #christmasholidays #ukstaycation #holidayrentals #selfcateringaccommodation #bloomstays #holidayletting #christmasgetaway #kentcountryside #visitkent

If you’re after a simple, pretty and utterly delicious Christmas canapé then these Dates Stuffed With Goats Cheese, Pistachios & Pomegranate Seeds are just what you need. 🥂🎄 The Medjool date is the king of dates in both taste and size, with a chewy caramel flavour that goes so well with the lemony goat’s cheese and crunchy nuts. You can prepare at least a couple of hours ahead. Best served at room temperature. Created by @theneedy.greedy for our series of festive canapés for self-catering holidays. 🎬 Filmed at Finchcocks Oast in Goudhurst, Kent, a spacious holiday home sleeping 42 guests - book via @bloom.stays Serves 4 approx as part of a canapé selection Ingredients: 10 Medjool Dates 3 tbsp of Goat Cheese 2 tbsp Shelled Pistachios - roughly chopped A few pomegranate seeds* Tiny mint leaves to decorate Method: Slit the dates open, but don’t cut completely all the way through. Remove the stone. Take a teaspoon of goat’s cheese and stuff the date. Sprinkle over the pistachios, carefully place a few pomegranate seeds on the cheese, and add a few little springs of mint. Top tip – use frozen pomegranate seeds for this. As you only need a few there’s no need to waste. Defrost on a plate with some kitchen roll. Check out blog post for more ideas! #kentfoodie #bloomstays #partyfood #christmascanapes #selfcateringaccommodation #selfcateringholidays #celebrationfood #holidayletting #christmasfood #vegeterianrecipes #christmasfoodideas #christmasfood #cheeserecipes

✨🎄 The Bloom Stays wreath making tradition continues! @lindas_florist held a lovely workshop at @eastwellmanor. Our houses are now looking marvellously festive!🤩👏🏼 #wreathmaking #christmasdecorations #christmaswreath #wreathworkshop #christmasactivities #bloomstays #teamday #kentbusiness

Whipped Feta & Hot Honey Dip served with @kentcrisps - once you have tried it, you will be making it time and time again! 🌶️ 🍯🧀 Created by @theneedy.greedy for our series of festive canapés for self-catering holidays. 🎬 Filmed at Finchcocks Oast in Goudhurst, Kent, a spacious holiday home sleeping 42 guests - book via @bloom.stays Ingredients: 2 tsp chilli flakes 150g runny honey 1tsp of apple cider vinegar 100g Feta 160g Greek Yoghurt 60g Cream Cheese To serve: 200g Sea Salt Kent Crisps Method: Warm the honey, chili flakes and vinegar in a pan allow to come to a gentle simmer but do not let boil or it will be too thick! Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Then sieve, you can retain the sticky chilli flakes to use as decoration. Allow to cool. Crumble the Feta in a bowl with the Greek Yoghurt. Beat them with an electric beater until smooth, then beat in the cream cheese. Pile the whipped feta on a plate and drizzle over a third to half the hot honey. Serve with crisps. You may need to redrizzle the honey halfway through as everyone scoops it up! Enjoy. Click the post link in our bio to discover our blog on Christmas Canapé ideas for self catering holidays. ✨🎄🤩 🍽️ Serving dishes - @polkadotparsley 🧵Festive apron - @willis_bloom #kentfoodies #bloomstays #partyfood #christmascanapes #selfcateringaccommodation #selfcateringcottage #celebrationhouse #holidayletting #visitkent #holidayfood #hothoney #hothoneyrecipe #whippedcheese

Hunker down at Dormestone Farm located just outside of Ashford, Kent. Cosy up infront of the roaring open fire after exploring the acres of extensive private grounds. 📍Charing near Ashford, Kent 🛌 Sleeps 10 & 2 dogs 🐶 Head to our website for full details. #holidayletting #kentholiday #selfcateringaccommodation #celebrationhouse #largegroupaccommodation #staycationuk #ukholiday #dogfriendlyholidays

Ever stayed in an Oast house? Originally built to dry hops for the making of beer, The Oast has now been restored and converted into a cosy holiday home. 🌾 🛌 Sleeps 8 | 🐾 2 Dogs | 🪵 fireplace Accessible ground floor bedroom | Parking for 6 cars 📍 Newenden, Near Tenterden #autumnholiday #dogfriendlyholiday #selfcateringaccommodation #kentholidays #bloomstays #countrysideliving #oasthouse #visitkent #escapelondon

Step into Bacchus, a spacious period estate that promises holidays filled with wondrous fun and rejuvenation. ⁠ 🛌 Sleeps 20 | 🐾 1 Dog | 🪵 Open fires ⁠ Gym | Tennis Court | Hot Tub | Cinema Room⁠ 📍 Petham, Near Canterbury⁠ ⁠ Located in a country spot yet so close to the coast of Hythe, Sandgate and the trendy town of Folkestone. Or in the opposite direction, you have the bustling city of Canterbury.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio for full house details. #bloomstays #largeholidayhome #autumnholiday #dogfriendlyholiday #holidayrentals #kentholidays #countrysidegetaway #escapetothecountry #countrysideliving #selfcateringaccommodation

📸 Step inside The Old Post Office, one of our charming holiday homes in Dargate near Canterbury. Dating back to the 16th Century in parts, the house was formerly the village post office up until 1990. 📮 Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the quietness of the Kent countryside in the autumn. 🍂 @thedovedargate is on your doorstep with delicious fresh & local produce. 😋 🐕‍🦺 This dog friendly holiday home is perfect for your pooch as there are plenty walks on your doorstep! ⛪️ The historic city of Canterbury is just 6 miles away with the magnificent cathedral and abundance of eateries and shops. For best prices book direct at bloomstays.com 💌 #holidayhomes #octoberhalfterm #autumnholiday #dogfriendlyholidays #holidayrentals #kentcountryside #countryretreat #halftermholidays #luxuryholidayhome #kentholidays #bloomstays #selfcateringcottage

Escape to the country...WIN a two-night stay at The Romney Hut this Autumn. Wake up to glorious views of the Romney Marsh and be surrounded by sheep and nature.🐑 🛌 Sleeps 4 (double bed plus bunk beds for 2 children) 🪵 Cosy woodburning stove 🔥 Outdoor firepit/BBQ 🛁 Outdoor bath 🌅 Beautiful sunsets For the chance to WIN a two-night stay at The Romney Hut simply:⁠ - Like this post⁠ - Follow our page⁠ - Tag who you’d take in the comments below⁠ Share this post to your stories for an extra entry - must tag us!⁠ ⁠ The deadline for entries is the 23rd October. The winner will be picked at random on the 24th ⁠October. The prize is a mid-week stay, in November, December or January and must exclude school holidays. Entrants must be 18+ and UK residents. ⁠Check the link in our bio for full T&Cs. Good luck! 🤞⁠ ⁠ 🏡 At Bloom Stays, we have over 100 holiday homes in Kent! From city pads, rural escapes or sea views browse our website for the latest availability. ⁠ ⁠ #kentstays #kentstaycation #weekendaway #kentretreat #kentholiday #couplesholiday #kentcountryside #shepherdshut #staycation #romanticretreat #kentgiveaway #ukholiday #discoverkent #kentlife #englishcountryside #englishcountrysideadventures

✨N E W ✨ 📍 The Willows in Ash near Canterbury. This ex-agricultural barn has a characterful interior with a cosy wood burner and a large sociable kitchen for memorable meals together, an enclosed courtyard garden with a luxurious hot tub and a fully equipped games room. The private courtyard is ideal for lazy breakfasts and longer lunches under the pergola. 🛌 Sleeps 8 + 2 Dogs 🐾 🫧 Hot Tub | 🔥 BBQ | 🎮 Games Room 💌 Available to book from the 22nd Septemeber on our website: bloomstays.com #visitkent #kentholiday #kentairbnb #escapelondon #indiansummer #septemberholidays #bloomstays #holidayhomes #kentholidays #ukholiday #convertedbarn #barninterior #familyholidays #gardenofengland #canterbury #canterburykent

We had the perfect weather at the weekend to enjoy late summer sips among the vines at @gusbourne_wine & @chapeldown 🍇 Stopped at @thewoolpack_tenterden for a delicious lunch🍴Huge thanks to @winetoursofkent for a great day out! 🥂🚌🍾 #winetoursofkent #kentwine #englishwine #winetours #englishwines #winetasting #luxurywinetours #ukwinetour #ukdaysout #daysoutinkent #winelovers #vineyardtour #bloomstays #chapeldown #gusbourne