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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October 22, 2019

Top Haunted locations in the Lake District

 Kirkstone Pass Inn The Kirkstone Pass Inn is an old coaching Inn which is believed to relate to a monastery dating back to the 15th Century and is reported to be the permanent home of many travellers who have long since passed.
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October 19, 2019
Food & Drink

Meet Annie from Baboo Gelato

We chat with Annie Hanbury (owner of Baboo Gelato) to find out more about our favourite Gelato, handmade in Bridport...
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September 25, 2019
Property Spotlight

Discover Shave Cross and Langton Herring

Close to Bridport and Weymouth, the small villages of Shave Cross and Langton Herring make a great base for your Dorset getaway... Shave Cross
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September 19, 2019
Property Spotlight

Broughton-in-Furness – The Lake District’s Hidden Gemstone

We all love the Lake District, that’s why you clicked on this blog afterall! But there is no denying that the Lakes can be extremely busy during the summer and at other times throughout the year.
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August 21, 2019
Amy - Our Property Manager

A Day in the Life of our Property Manager, Amy

Have you ever wondered what our team get up to? Amy, our Property Manager has shared with us her typical day in the life.
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August 19, 2019
Protecting our National Parks for Future Generations
Places To See

Protecting our National Parks for Future Generations

With 13 wonderful National Parks across England and Wales, the UK is blessed with some of the most remarkable landscapes in the world, ranging from the expansive lakes, forests and imposing fells of the Lake District to the contrasting mountains a
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August 16, 2019
24 Hours in Whitstable
Places To See

24 Hours in Whitstable

Whitstable is a delightful fishing port on the North Coast of Kent, just 25 minutes outside of the medieval city of Canterbury.
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August 14, 2019
Clappersgate view of windermere

32 REASONS WHY THE LAKE DISTRICT SHOULD BE YOUR HOLIDAY DESTINATION IN 2019

 The Lake District, Cumbria is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. An area littered by mountains, lakes, hills, forests, tarns, villages and the best views in the country!
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July 22, 2019
Focus on Northumberland
Places To See

Focus on Northumberland

Rural cottages and seaside homes, towns with culture and woodlands of wild beauty – we know you’ll find your dream holiday right here in the kingdom in the north. But where do you start?
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July 16, 2019
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The Most Scenic Drive In Northumberland

Time and time again, Northumberland comes up in guides to the best drives and road trips. One particular route is perfect for those that want a scenic drive with a
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July 5, 2019
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Things To Do

Walking Retreats with Walkingworld

Working closely with Walkingworld, we’ve selected some of the best walks right here in the British Isles.
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July 3, 2019
Stone Bay
Places To See

Blue Flag Beaches

Ten Kent beaches won the internationally recognised Blue Flag award this year.
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