Welcome to our Holiday Blog
Enjoy reading through articles written by the Original Cottages team. There’s plenty here to keep you interested and inspired, with hot tips on what to see and do, where to eat and of course, recommendations of our favourite cottages to stay in! So get stuck in and let our ideas help you plan your next cottage holiday. We’d also love to hear from you, do get in touch at hello@originalcottages.co.uk and let us know about the amazing UK places you think we should write about.
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News
You helped raise vitally important funds for the Soil Association – thank you!
From the mud on your boots to the sand between your toes, looking after the ground we walk on is so important.
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Things To Do
Exploring the health and wellbeing benefits of National Parks
As a corporate member, Original Cottages helps support the ongoing work of Campaign for National Parks.
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News
Let’s Give Back to Look Forward
Book with Original Cottages and enjoy wonderful holidays in strong and supported communities
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Property Spotlight
Staff Stays: Brynderwen
Hello, my name is Amelia and I work in the communications team for the Original Cottages family. As part of my job I get to spend a lot of time looking at some of our most beautiful properties around England and Wales.
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Things To Do, Places To See
Discoveries to look forward to
Have you heard of our top 10 secret UK experiences?
In normal times, we Brits love getting away to discover new places. But 64% of people tell us there are whole areas of the country they still know very little about.
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Festive Treats Recipe
Last weekend I made some Christmas-themed biscuits. They taste great, even if I do say so myself! If anyone would like to make some Christmas-themed biscuits to get themselves into the festive mood, the recipe is as follows.
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Things To Do
Bringing Festive Magic to a Christmas Getaway
Heading away for the big day? Here’s how to unleash your imagination on the season of goodwill.
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Property Spotlight
Staff Stays: Fell View, Po House
Here at Original Cottages, our team love holidays as much as our customers. You can often find some of us enjoying trips to beautiful UK destinations, and relaxing in our wonderful selection of holiday homes.
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Spooky Escapes
Everyone loves a good ghost story, and England and Wales are full of them, thanks to the thousands of years of history...
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Property Spotlight
A Getaway for Good
Meet the Original Cottages property owner motivated by tragedy to help to make a difference for other families facing cancer.
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Go Jauntly Guest Blog - Walking in Skipton
We love a staycation at Go Jauntly so it’s been great to be hosted by Original Cottages on our latest trip. Getting outside of the city for short breaks and a bit of QT feels like a necessity these days.
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Places To See
Discover the Secrets of the South-East
From an oasis of peace, serenity, and a slower pace of life to an enchanting haven of cosmopolitan seaside resorts, white chalk cliffs and unique natural splendour — the South-Eastern counties of Kent & Sussex have something for everyone.
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