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.


391 Articles found


January 5, 2016
Enjoy all the thrills of Coasteering in Wales
Things To Do

Coasteering along the Welsh Coast

For those of you not in the know, coasteering is often described as extreme rock pooling, climbing without a rope and surfing without a board.
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December 30, 2015
Things To Do

How to holiday with your dog

With a little forward planning you can ensure that your four legged friend enjoys a holiday as much as you! Before
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December 30, 2015
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Seahouses – gateway to the Farnes

Many of Stay Northumbria’s lovely self catering holiday cottages are based in Seahouses. Why? Well the village has a history seated deep in the fishing and farming industries.
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December 30, 2015

Bamburgh

With its world renowned beach top Castle, its challenging 18 hole golf course, its place on St. Oswald’s Way walk, and award winning butcher.
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December 30, 2015

Amble

Nowadays Amble is one of the most up and coming harbour towns on the Northumberland coastline.
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December 3, 2015
Wintry walks in Suffolk
Things To Do

Some of the Best Suffolk Walks to Beat the Christmas Bulge

'Tis the season to be merry and stuffed like a Turkey.
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December 1, 2015

Berwick upon Tweed – the border town

Berwick has just produced this tantalising video which showcases much of what this important border town has to offer. So see for yourself and if you like what you see, why not visit and stay a while to explore further.
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November 30, 2015
Bright and spacious modern kitchen with dining table enough for eight
Property Spotlight

Thalassa

Ever desirable and ever fashionable; Aldeburgh attracts visitors all year round and if you are a large group thinking about a stay in this most understated seaside hot spot, then we think Thalassa is the place for you.
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November 24, 2015
A pot of tasty looking Brussel Sprouts
Food & Drink

Perfect Christmas Accompaniments...

We're big on the side dish here, lovers of crispy roast potatoes and buttered parsnips. But so sadly they're often only thought of as simple, easy additions to the main event.
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November 20, 2015
Winding cobbled steps
Places To See

Lovely Clovelly

There are hidden gems and then there is Clovelly. Nestled into North Devon’s craggy coastline hides this beguiling living museum, come fishing village.
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November 17, 2015
A bright and festive Christmas Market
Food & Drink

Mulled Wine Anyone? Three Suffolk Christmas Markets which are definitely worth a visit

Christmas markets have been occurring across Europe since the late middle ages, with people celebrating the advent of Christmas with markets in Frankfurt and Munich still celebrating these events with tradition fayre, stalls and entertainment.
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November 16, 2015
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On the Literary Trail in Devon

Devon has quite the literary heritage. Wordsmiths extraordinaire, such as Dame Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Henry Williamson, Ted Hughes and Rudyard Kipling, all have connections to this scenic corner of the country.
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