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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Bamburgh
With its world renowned beach top Castle, its challenging 18 hole golf course, its place on St. Oswald’s Way walk, and award winning butcher.
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Amble
Nowadays Amble is one of the most up and coming harbour towns on the Northumberland coastline.
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Places To See
6 Best places to wet your wellies in Wales
If you’re looking for outdoor adventures then there is no better place to be than Wales!
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Things To Do
Some of the Best Suffolk Walks to Beat the Christmas Bulge
'Tis the season to be merry and stuffed like a Turkey.
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Berwick upon Tweed – the border town
Berwick has just produced this tantalising video which showcases much of what this important border town has to offer. So see for yourself and if you like what you see, why not visit and stay a while to explore further.
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Property Spotlight
Thalassa
Ever desirable and ever fashionable; Aldeburgh attracts visitors all year round and if you are a large group thinking about a stay in this most understated seaside hot spot, then we think Thalassa is the place for you.
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Food & Drink
Perfect Christmas Accompaniments...
We're big on the side dish here, lovers of crispy roast potatoes and buttered parsnips. But so sadly they're often only thought of as simple, easy additions to the main event.
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Places To See
Lovely Clovelly
There are hidden gems and then there is Clovelly. Nestled into North Devon’s craggy coastline hides this beguiling living museum, come fishing village.
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Food & Drink
Mulled Wine Anyone? Three Suffolk Christmas Markets which are definitely worth a visit
Christmas markets have been occurring across Europe since the late middle ages, with people celebrating the advent of Christmas with markets in Frankfurt and Munich still celebrating these events with tradition fayre, stalls and entertainment.
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On the Literary Trail in Devon
Devon has quite the literary heritage. Wordsmiths extraordinaire, such as Dame Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Henry Williamson, Ted Hughes and Rudyard Kipling, all have connections to this scenic corner of the country.
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Food & Drink
A Warming Recipe for Autumn
Ahh Autumn, the time of year when we can once again forget about trying to get our summer bodies into shape (ours never got there) and begin working on our winter physique… one which is proving to be very achievable!
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Things To Do
5 Things to do when the Weather lets you down in North Devon
With the Autumnal weather upon us it can be much more of a challenge to find something to do with the kids at the weekend or, if you are planning a winter break, thinking of what to do should the weather be wet.
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