BLOOM STAYS
Staycation, mini break, city break, rural retreat or beach house? Whatever you’ re looking for in 2025, Bloom Stays has over 100 handpicked holiday houses across Kent and Sussex, all ready with a warm welcome.
Founded in 2019, Bloom Stays is local, independent and led by Nicky Russon and Rowena Owen. Never just a holiday rental, Bloom Stays’ houses offer hotel-quality accommodation and lots of extras, be that bike hire to your door or caterers on hand for a special occasion.
REGENCY BEACH HOUSE, WALMER NR DEAL Ahoy there! Built for an admired admiral, Regency Beach House is now the epitome of coastal luxury. The house has a cinema, six bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a huge dining room and brilliant sea views from the seafacing bay windows. In the warmer months, you can wander in the glorious front walled garden, a fantastic feature of this house. With the glorious seafront and beach as you step out of the front door, finding your seaside legs shouldn’ t be a problem.
THE WONKY HOUSE, ROCHESTER From the beautiful interiors to the exceptional views over historic Rochester Cathedral and castle, The Wonky House is just steps away from the vibrant cobbled high street of this charming riverside city. It’ s also situated right above a small microbrewery where you can get a different taste of all things local.
As the name suggests, this beautifully preserved historic house has a character all of its own. Newly refurbished, the interiors are warm with muted colours coupled with gorgeous fabrics, antique pieces and local artwork.
COCKPIT COTTAGE, ELHAM Cockpit Cottage is named for being on the site of the village‘ cock pit’ in the 17th century. The only fight visitors today may have is with the duvet as they battle their way out of bed here. Grade II listed, Cockpit Cottage was beautifully renovated in 2024, and now offers outstanding accommodation for families and groups of friends.
Each of the five bedrooms offers a luxurious experience including sumptuous beds and linens, stunning bathrooms and comfortable sitting areas around the house. Why not settle in with a good book or play board games by the cosy woodburning stove? The house is comfortable and cosy, and when the sun shines you can sit outside in the garden. For proper pub food, the fabulous Kings Arms pub is literally next door.
HEARTS OF OAK, BIDDENDEN Hearts of Oak, a double-fronted Georgian cottage, sits in the heart of the village of Biddenden, one of the most idyllic villages in the Weald Of Kent. Along with the village church, pub and shops, Biddenden has a serious foodie pedigree with a muchawarded local restaurant just yards from Hearts of Oak’ s front door.
Inside, the cottage is steeped in character and history with handpicked pieces and antiques adding to its charm. There are two sitting rooms, both warmed by real fires for cosy evenings. Upstairs, with original floorboards and attractive ornamental fireplaces, there are three cosy double bedrooms. If nosing around vineyards is your thing, Biddenden Vineyards is within a mile away with a great stock of awardwinning wines.
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