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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Things To Do
Exploring Exmoor National Park - Europe's First Dark Sky Reserve
Cassiopeia, Orion, The Plough… for centuries man has gazed in wonder at the night sky; fascinated by the stars and the stories that the constellations tell.
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Property Spotlight
Cosy up in Cobblers Cottage
Cobblers Cottage is a small but quaint regency terraced cottage on a quiet residential street located just outside of Brighton’s city centre.
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Things To Do
Spend a Day on the Track at Brands Hatch
Mention Brands Hatch to any motor racing fan and watch their eyes light up.
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North Devon Versus South Devon
When it comes to holidays in Devon, there is one age-old question that’s posed again and again: “Should we go to North Devon or South Devon?” Distinctive though the two coastlines are – one faces the wild Atlantic, the other the calmer English Cha
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Property Spotlight
Cottages in Kent, the Garden of England
Kent has been known as the Garden of England for over 400 years, and sometimes it seems as if the whole county must groan underneath the weight of all the produce that is grown there.
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Family Fun
Sparks and Fire: Devon's Great Firework Displays
Devon is a great county to enjoy some brilliant firework displays, and there are plenty to choose from right across the county, from North to South Devon.
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Food & Drink
Ghoulish Treats and Blood Curdling Bakes
A good way to celebrate Halloween is to get stuck into some ghoulish baking, because, let’s face it, there is one thing that everyone will look forward to on Halloween, and that’s the devilish sweet treats you can over indulge in.There are many di
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Places To See
Ten Reasons why Kent Deserves its Nickname
Because of its abundance of hops and orchards, Kent is often referred to as the ‘Garden of England’ and lovers of horticulture are spoilt for choice in this green and fertile corner of the country.
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Property Spotlight
Bella Marie, Swanage
I am lucky enough to be staying in one of our properties this week - Bella Marie. This apartment is a lovely little retreat right in the centre of Swanage and perfect for a couple with young children looking for a holiday in or out of season.
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Promotions
Oh I do like to be Beside the Seaside...
It is with fireworks and excitement that we gleefully announce that Rosemary Woods is the winner of a three day break in the gorgeous Blue Notes at Camber Sands, what a lucky lady.
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Exploring Northumberland on Your Motorbike
For those who love great open roads which are ideal for motorbiking, you can’t go wrong in Northumberland.
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Things To Do
Top things to do in Brighton when it is raining!
In the summer months Brighton is a hugely popular seaside city and with tourists flocking to the beach it is not hard to see why it has been voted one of the top beach resorts in the UK.
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