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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5 stunning holiday cottages that are perfect for an accessible holiday in Northumbria
With its rugged landscapes, remote seascapes, historical monuments and countryside trails, Northumbria is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions of the UK, and makes for a fantastic holiday destination.
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News
She Sells Seashells
We all know the tongue twister she sells sea shells by the sea shore but do you know the inspirational lady behind it?
Mary Anning was an incredible Dorset woman.
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Places To See
Truly local Cornwall
Picture-postcard sunsets, subtropical climates, a fresh catch of the day by the harbour – sounds like heaven? You might be surprised to hear that you don’t need to travel far to find it. In fact, you won’t even need your passport.
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Property Spotlight
Biskey Dip
A beautiful property in the heart of Bowness on Windermere
We are very excited to add Biskey Dip to our cottage range, a beautifully restored Victorian town house provides the ideal base to explore the Lake District. The Lake District ha
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Things To Do
Rainy Day Activities in Dorset
Although we may all like to kid ourselves into thinking that the British summertime will be sunshine and blue sky every day unfortunately this is not always the case, thankfully Dorset is full of great things to do should you encounter a rainy day
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Things To Do
Mountain Goat Lake District Tours
Don’t be put off by the steep fell passes and lake trails, you don’t have to put your hiking boots on to explore the Lake District National Park!
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All About Northumberlandia
If you’re visiting Northumberland, Northumberlandia is a unique public art installation which you won’t want to miss. This is a park which really offers visitors something different.
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History and Nature of Northumbria
Northumberland is situated in the North-East of England and is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the UK. It is a favourite with many and it is slowly growing in popularity due it offering everything from beautiful beaches to mountain…
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Food & Drink
North Devon is foodies heaven
North Devon is known for a lot of things; its lovely beaches, great surfing, inspiring countryside, but one thing that is often overlooked is the great range of food and drink experiences here.
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Places To See
Unique Attractions
Discover North Devon's unique attractions...
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Afternoon Tea In Northumberland
Northumberland is well known for its intense history, its beautiful scenery and islands, however, not many people know that it is one of the best places to go for Afternoon tea in the UK.
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