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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August 25, 2017
Places To See

Truly local Cornwall

Picture-postcard sunsets, subtropical climates, a fresh catch of the day by the harbour – sounds like heaven? You might be surprised to hear that you don’t need to travel far to find it. In fact, you won’t even need your passport.
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August 24, 2017
Property Spotlight

Biskey Dip

A beautiful property in the heart of Bowness on Windermere We are very excited to add Biskey Dip to our cottage range, a beautifully restored Victorian town house provides the ideal base to explore the Lake District. The Lake District ha
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August 10, 2017
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Things To Do

Rainy Day Activities in Dorset

Although we may all like to kid ourselves into thinking that the British summertime will be sunshine and blue sky every day unfortunately this is not always the case, thankfully Dorset is full of great things to do should you encounter a rainy day
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August 3, 2017
Things To Do

Mountain Goat Lake District Tours

Don’t be put off by the steep fell passes and lake trails, you don’t have to put your hiking boots on to explore the Lake District National Park!
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July 26, 2017
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All About Northumberlandia

If you’re visiting Northumberland, Northumberlandia is a unique public art installation which you won’t want to miss. This is a park which really offers visitors something different.
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July 12, 2017
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History and Nature of Northumbria

Northumberland is situated in the North-East of England and is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the UK. It is a favourite with many and it is slowly growing in popularity due it offering everything from beautiful beaches to mountain…
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July 10, 2017
Food & Drink

North Devon is foodies heaven

North Devon is known for a lot of things; its lovely beaches, great surfing, inspiring countryside, but one thing that is often overlooked is the great range of food and drink experiences here.
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June 21, 2017
Places To See

Unique Attractions

Discover North Devon's unique attractions...
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June 21, 2017
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Afternoon Tea In Northumberland

Northumberland is well known for its intense history, its beautiful scenery and islands, however, not many people know that it is one of the best places to go for Afternoon tea in the UK.
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June 16, 2017
Places To See

Things To Do in Brighton

Top 10 FREE things to do in Brighton
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May 26, 2017
Places To See

Norfolk and Suffolk

Reasons to visit Norfolk and Suffolk
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May 12, 2017
Things To Do

Your Unplugged Weekend

If you are becoming increasingly frustrated and overloaded with this 24/7 endless technology driven life, then why not escape to the country and unplug.  Choosing a
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