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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December 8, 2017
History Mystery Escape - Archived Alive!
Things To Do

History Mystery Escape - Archived Alive!

It is a surprisingly mild evening as a busy crowd gradually gathers in the centre of Norwich in anticipation of the city’s upcoming Bonfire Night 2017 fireworks display.  However, while the majority of the population are enjoying treats from the m
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December 1, 2017
Places To See

The wonder of Wales

Wales, land of the dragon, of wide-open spaces and spectacular horizons. A vibrant, heritage-rich country with hundreds of awe-inspiring locations – from its majestic mountains and glassy lakes to the golden beaches and dolphins that patrol them.
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November 30, 2017
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Why We love Torbay

Beautiful Torbay The English Riviera, Torbados, The Gem of South Devon... Torbay goes by many names, and is often considered the 'poor cousin' to the more afluent areas of south Devon such as Salcombe and Dartmouth.
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November 21, 2017
Christmas Market in Exeter
Things To Do

Christmas Markets in South Devon

Some love it some hate it, but we all have to do it Christmas shopping! Why not get people something a bit different this year there are so many uniquely different products at the Torbay  Christmas markets to add a bit of magic to the day.
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November 3, 2017
Shell sculpture in Suffolk
Places To See

Be truly local in Suffolk

Unspoilt stretches of coastline, toe-tickling tides and the quiet bob of anchored fishing boats lining the harbour – where better to enjoy some quality time away than Suffolk?
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October 10, 2017
Places To See

Half Term - Now the fun starts!

School’s out
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September 26, 2017
Places To See

Reasons to visit Yorkshire

Discover Yorkshire
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September 21, 2017
Marbles in the shape of a heary
Things To Do

House of Marbles

Coming from a family where both parents worked long hours, being babysat by our grandparents was a common feature of daily life for my brother, sister and I growing up.
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September 19, 2017
News

The Yorkshire Moors - home to the Bilberry bumblebee

September is a great month for getting out and about and Laura from the Bumblebee Conversation Trust invites you to learn more about Yorkshire's rarer species.  Home to swathes of rolling green Dales, the brooding North York moors and pi
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September 15, 2017

5 stunning holiday cottages that are perfect for an accessible holiday in Northumbria

With its rugged landscapes, remote seascapes, historical monuments and countryside trails, Northumbria is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions of the UK, and makes for a fantastic holiday destination.
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September 12, 2017
Shells
News

She Sells Seashells

We all know the tongue twister she sells sea shells by the sea shore but do you know the inspirational lady behind it? Mary Anning was an incredible Dorset woman.
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