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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Property Spotlight
Swanage Sea Views - Five Amazing Apartments
Situated at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck, Swanage is home to a range of amazing apartments offering holidaymakers stunning sea views out across the bay and into the English Channel.
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Places To See
Rural Retreats are the New City Breaks
More and more people are opting for a holiday in a rural retreat rather than taking a city break. With all the glorious countryside and open space we have in the UK is it any wonder? Here are six reasons why country beats city hands down:
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Places To See
Norwich – A Truly Fine City
Norwich enjoys a combination of rich history, vibrant present and prosperous future, blended together with three ever-present characteristics; culture, art and heritage.
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Things To Do
North Devon: the UK’s Playground
If you want somewhere that’s going to get the adrenaline flowing and your heart pounding then North Devon is the place for you.
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Places To See
H is for Heritage: Five Classic English Holidays
The great thing about a classic English holiday is that you can combine visits to some outstanding heritage sites with family fun, outdoor activities and relaxation.
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Places To See
Guide to the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) describes perfectly what one is – a beautiful landscape that is protected because of its scenic views, rare wildlife, distinctive character or historical importance.
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Things To Do
Fishing Holidays UK Style: Where to Reel Them In
If you’re one of the six million anglers in the UK, you’ll know that there is never enough time to indulge in your pastime. You always leave the water regretting that there wasn’t time for just one last cast.
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Food & Drink
The Dorset Knob - The History
Have you ever heard of Dorset Knobs? These are a unique savoury biscuit that have been made by the Moores family since 1880.
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Property Spotlight
Devon Cottages to Fall in Love With
They come in all shapes and sizes, and are found all over the county, but one thing is sure: this selection of Devon cottages will take a firm place in your heart.
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Places To See
Discover Ancient Cumbria
When the glaciers of the last ice age retreated from these shores 13,000 years ago, they left behind the dramatic fells and valleys of Cumbria. The earliest inhabitants of this land arrived in the Mesolithic era, roughly 3,000-5,000 years later.
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Things To Do
Be a Couple Again: Why Sometimes It’s Okay to Leave the Kids Behind
Being a parent requires a lot of sacrifices. Sleep, money, dignity and sometimes your identity as a separate person is subsumed too. You can tell this has happened when you know what the time is just by which programme is on Cbeebies.
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Food & Drink
Beyond the Pasty: Eating Out in Cornwall
If you thought Cornish food started and ended with the pasty then you’ve been missing out.
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