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BLOOM STAYS
Bloom Stays offer a hand-picked selection of Kent ’ s loveliest boutique holiday accommodation . Whether you are craving a city , country or coastal break , with over 70 plus properties on their books , Bloom Stays will not disappoint .
Lark Rise , Camber Lark Rise is where East Coast USA meets Camber ’ s wild ruggedness to create a space that makes you just want to get out on the dunes and take it all in . This Camber house , one of the largest plots on the famous dunes , was designed by its owners to capture that relaxed ruggedness . The tough scaffold board floors ensure it has a hand-built , rough-hewn quality throughout . Even the bedroom walls are clad with hand-sawn timber while the beds are draped with beautiful artisan blankets . This house is perfect for friends and family to come together and for everyone to have a good time . There ’ s an outdoor table tennis table , hot tub and cinema room , perfect for rainy days where the British weather gives good reason to leave the wetsuits hanging for another day . Colour is key in this house ; the bright zingy yellows shout fun and a holiday care-free attitude which is why you ’ re here .
El Ray , Dungeness The vast poetic landscape of Dungeness is the backdrop for this stunning designer beach house , with glorious sea views and an internal railway carriage . El Ray stands like a beacon to contemporary design against the huge seascape beyond its glass wall and yet inside the kitchen is built around an original 19th-century railway carriage . It is this juxtaposition of old and new that makes El Ray truly unique . This gorgeous holiday home has an open-plan living space with a wood burner and the doors open out onto a south-facing sunny deck to shelter from the winds . The views from the deck are spectacular across this unique shingle spit ; the perfect location for a romantic holiday getaway . The two bedrooms look onto an internal courtyard which in turn become lovely sheltered sun traps .
The Dairy , Ulcombe Here , French-inspired interiors meet British rural cottage life and bring peace and tranquillity with it too . With far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside , you will instantly fall in love with this peaceful spot in the heart of Kent . Enjoy alfresco dining on the terrace , or take in the warming glow from the wood burner in winter while snuggling up on the plush furnishings . Sleeping six , the little luxuries are endless including hypoallergenic bedding , white cotton linen and bathrooms which are all finished to a high standard . Indulge yourself with huge showers or a dip in the luxurious roll top bath .
Wheelwrights Cottage , Staplecross , nr Rye Wheelwrights Cottage is a charming example of old sitting very comfortably with modern home expectations . Set in the small village of Staplecross in the Rother Valley , with the cobbled streets of historic Rye just a 20-minute drive away , Wheelwrights Cottage is ideally suited to families and couples looking to be in the midst of everything the Kent / Sussex border can offer . Tenterden ’ s shops and Battle ’ s famous fields are all within easy reach , as well as that famous fortress , Bodiam Castle . Take a stroll through the ancient high streets , wander around Battle Abbey , or visit one of the local vineyards for some English wine tasting . A true gem of a place !
Bacchus , Canterbury This spacious , beautiful period house , which can sleep up to 20 people , is ideal for gathering large groups of family and friends when only a house party will do . Bacchus can take you away from the everyday and with its hot tub , outdoor pool , tennis court and other attractions you won ’ t want to leave . Inviting , spacious and rural , this luxury self-catering former farmstead offers the perfect spot for family holidays and reunions . You will also find miles of green space to enjoy here with huge gardens to help run off some of that excess you may have been cooking up on the barbeque or in its large kitchen and entertaining space . The cinema room gives everyone the chance to relax .
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