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 5, 2018
Things To Do

Favourite Dog Days Out in Dorset

I am very lucky to live at the edge of Moreton Forest, and enjoy spending my spare time walking the dogs and enjoying the peace and quiet.
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September 25, 2018
Places To See

Truly Local Yorkshire

Vibrant heather moorlands, rugged sandy coastlines and soaring green Dales, you’ll find adventure and beauty around every corner in Yorkshire, because this is “God’s own county”.
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September 24, 2018
Nature

Hedgehogs

Written by the team at Tiggywinkles
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September 8, 2018
News

Meet our good friends from The Britannia Inn

Please introduce yourself We’re Andy and Anna Parker, the Landlord and Landlady of the Britannia Inn in Elterwater.
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September 6, 2018
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Exploring Northumberland: Kirknewton and the Cheviot Hills

Set in the Glendale valley, running from the Cheviot Hills onto the Milfield Plain, Kirknewton is a peaceful agricultural village, located just six miles from the popular town of Wooler.
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September 4, 2018
Places To See

Focus on Cornwall

Quaint harbour towns, breathtaking Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and heritage etched into the books of legend — enjoy a slower pace of life in Cornwall, because when there’s so much beauty,
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August 21, 2018
Dartmouth in South Devon
Places To See

A Weekend in Dartmouth

If you are heading down to South Devon for a short amount of time, why not head to the popular market town of Dartmouth?
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August 16, 2018
Things To Do

Enjoy autumn in the Lake District….without walking boots!

There’s no doubt about it, autumn in the Lake District is a very special time. The fells turn golden and the lakes become misty, meaning the scenery in the Lake District is more stunning than ever.
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August 10, 2018
Nature

Keeping our National Parks full of song

If you love wildlife you’re probably drawn to the incredible habitats of our National Parks, and if you love bird watching there are few pleasures as great as spotting a rare little brown job on the Broads or a soaring bird of prey in the Lake…
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August 7, 2018
Kayaking, Bodiam Boating Station
Things To Do

Messing About on the River

In this incredibly hot weather what better way to while away an hour or two than messing about on (or in!) the river?  On Sunday, we took our visiting friends down to Bodiam Boating Station on the River Rother just outside Newenden.
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August 1, 2018
Things To Do

My experience of SUP yoga

I practice yoga regularly,  it’s good for the body and the mind.  Last weekend I thought I would take my practice to the next level and try stand up paddle board yoga or SUP Yoga as it is generally referred as.
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July 17, 2018
Things To Do

Top activities to do with the kids in Windermere this Summer

As the mum of a toddler I often struggle entertaining my son throughout the summer holidays but know he will enjoy a good dose of Lake District fresh air when the sun is out.
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