BLOOM STAYS
Sip, savour and stay sounds like a pretty good recipe for a weekend in Kent. The wines are ripe for discovery and new vineyards are being planted to satisfy future demand. Recently, Kentish wine makers have been developing tasting rooms, restaurants and wine tours, providing experiences so delicious that you’ ll want to stay to enjoy them.
Bloom Stays, the leading independent self-catering holiday home specialist in Kent and Sussex, has over 130 remarkable houses available for keen pickers, sippers and tasters of English wine. Bloom Stays’ holiday homes are chosen for their fullbodied, remarkable‘ pop the cork’ feeling: hotel-quality linens, hot tubs, electric parking points, tasteful interiors, fully equipped kitchens including, of course, corkscrews come as standard.
Dog-friendly by nature, many of our houses also have beautiful swimming pools, barbecues and outdoor kitchens, too. Itching to get out and explore? The Bloom Stays’ Extras and Experiences team will help to arrange private wine tours of your chosen vineyards from the front door or tastings in-house.
Find out more about staying a while at the Summer Celebration 2026 in the Bloom Stays Decanted marquee. Echoing what Bloom Stays is all about, this year’ s marquee is dedicated to family fun. There will be garden games for all ages, presentations from local English wine expert Alice Griffiths, and plenty of space to rest awhile from all the tasting and talking.
Here are some of our favourite Bloom Stays’ vine-side homes in Kent.
YOTES COURT, NR TONBRIDGE, DAIRY BARN( SLEEPS 2) The hot tub view at Dairy Barn does the talking. This one-bedroom retreat sits on a working farm estate, delivering quiet, comfort and a well-equipped base for vineyard hopping. Dog-friendly with walks from the door, yet within easy reach of Tunbridge Wells and nearby historic villages.
DORMESTONE FARMHOUSE, CHARING( SLEEPS 12) A 15th-century farmhouse with acres of private grounds and wide-reaching North Downs views. Inside, antique finds, generous proportions and a roaring fire set the tone; outside, a heated pool and tennis court make this a full-scale, all-ages escape for friends and family.
SOTINE BEACH HOUSE, GREATSTONE( SLEEPS 8) A coastal counterpoint to vineyard days, this design-led beach house pairs dunebacked scenery with easy, sociable living. Expect a games room and bar for long evenings, plus a private enclosed garden with hot tub- ideal for a post-tasting glass under open skies.
HEARTS OF OAK, BIDDENDEN( SLEEPS 4) A double-fronted Georgian cottage in the heart of one of the Weald’ s prettiest villages. Step outside for the church, pub and Bakehouse café, or explore Biddenden’ s thriving food scene, with a well-regarded restaurant just yards from the front door.
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