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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July 5, 2018
Thorpeness Meare
Places To See

Focus on Suffolk

Lively market towns, enchanting Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and tranquil broads lined with little boats bobbing along its waters —
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July 3, 2018
Property Spotlight

Carus Green Golf Club Cottages

Carus Green, located in the historic market town of Kendal, has quickly become the Lake Distr
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June 28, 2018
Things To Do

The wild bees of Kent’s coast

Making a Buzz for the Coast aims to secure a future for the wild bees of Kent’s coast, in which they not only survive but thrive.
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June 26, 2018
A Swanage Wartime Childhood

A Swanage Wartime Childhood

Steeped in World War Two history, areas of the Isle of Purbeck were used for military training excercises and the attacks destroyed many houses in the town of Swanage.  
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June 25, 2018
Boy in the rain in yellow raincoat
Things To Do

What to do on a rainy day in Dorset

If you happen to have a rare drizzly day on your next holiday to Dorset, don't let it stop you exploring all of the delights it has to offer! Take a look below at what our lovely team get up to on a rainy day in this beautiful county!
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June 19, 2018
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5 Tips For Packing To Go To Northumberland

If you are planning a trip to Northumberland, you may be concerned over what to pack. Weather can be changeable, and there are so many activities to do that you will need to be well equipped. Here are our top 5 tips:
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June 6, 2018
Places To See

Focus on Kent and Sussex

Be inspired by these truly local gems...
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May 21, 2018
Things To Do

Elterwater in Bloom

One of my favourite things about working at Original Cottages Lake District as we head into summer is the array of colourful blooms I’m fortunate to gaze upon whilst out checking properties for arrivals, it has even inspired me to create my own wi
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May 17, 2018
Durston country park walk
Things To Do

Our Favourite Walks in Dorset

Here at Original Cottages Dorset, we are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to Dorset walks. With so many places to enjoy in this wonderful county, we have asked our team for their favourite walks in the area.
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May 15, 2018
Food & Drink

Great places for vegetarians to eat in The Lake District

It’s national vegetarian week! So we thought we would take the opportunity to share with you some of our favourite places to eat. There are so many great choices for vegetarians in the Lake District we are truly spoiled for choice. 
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April 28, 2018
Things To Do

5 of the best bluebell walks in the Lake District

After an unusually snowy winter, we are celebrating the emergence of a fabulous spring here in the Lake District.
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April 26, 2018
Woodforde's Brewery, Norfolk
Food & Drink

Real Ale from Nelson’s Country

Tucked away in Woodbastwick within the heart of Norfolk, Woodforde’s Brewery is proud to have been raised in Nelson’s country, from where it has brewed widely acclaimed traditional real ales since 1
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