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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Places To See
All the attractions, none of the crowds
Fed up with crowds and hordes of tourists?
Why not holiday before the main summer season, free from traffic jams and congestion, with empty beaches and the blessing of lovely spring weather and longer days. We have attractive rates on ou
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News
Bring your beloved dog to Brighton!
Brighton is a truly dog-friendly city, so don’t be afraid to bring your pup with you on your holiday break to the seaside.
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Property Spotlight
Holly Nook Showcase
Wow, what a location! There aren’t many cottages in the Lake District that are closer to Windermere Lake than you are at Holly Nook.
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Springtime in Northumbria: Things to see and do
Make the most of the milder weather and longer days with a holiday in Northumbria. Venture out into the spring sunshine to enjoy everything the season has to offer, such as blooming flowers, blossoming trees and awakening wildlife.
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Property Spotlight
Churchlands Farm
Celebrate with the whole family at Churchlands Farm!
If you are looking for a holiday to remember, then stay at one of the three beautifully designed barn conversions that make up Churchlands Farm
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Things To Do
A Brief History of Clappersgate
Here at the Good Life Cottage company we are lucky enough to look after 3 historical properties located in the small hamlet of Clappersgate; Wayside Cottage, Croft Cottage and the Old Dairy.
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News
Ten fun facts you might not know about Dorset!
Here at Wyke we love Dorset! Here are some fun facts that may make this beautiful part of the world seem even more amazing!!
1- The first ever site to make the UNESCO World Heritage list was the Jurassic coast.
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News
A Little Bit of What You Fancy Does You Good
Luxury, defined as comfort, elegance, spacious and sumptuous surroundings, something that is not essential but desirable, with a definite touch of milk and honey thrown in for good measure.
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Property Spotlight
Swallows Return - Award
On 24 November, Original Cottages Kent and Sussex, on behalf of Swallows Return, won a coveted silver award in the Self-catering Property of the Year category at the Beautiful South Awards.
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Things To Do
Blackwell House
For those of you that are interested in the Arts and Craft movement a visit to Blackwell House is a must. The Arts and Craft movement was inspired by the ideas of John Ruskin and William Morris with a revival of traditional handicrafts.
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News
The Loveliest Spot That Man Hath Found
As an occupant of a rather flat county in the east of England, I have to admit that apart from one trip to Scotland, I have not ventured much further north than Leeds during my time on the planet.
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