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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Places To See
Our Favourite Attractions in Kent
Known for its wonderful gardens and great beaches, Kent is also home to a host of interesting and entertaining attractions guaranteed to enhance your holiday.
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Places To See
Ten Reasons why Kent Deserves its Nickname
Because of its abundance of hops and orchards, Kent is often referred to as the ‘Garden of England’ and lovers of horticulture are spoilt for choice in this green and fertile corner of the country.
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Property Spotlight
Bella Marie, Swanage
I am lucky enough to be staying in one of our properties this week - Bella Marie. This apartment is a lovely little retreat right in the centre of Swanage and perfect for a couple with young children looking for a holiday in or out of season.
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Oh I do like to be Beside the Seaside...
It is with fireworks and excitement that we gleefully announce that Rosemary Woods is the winner of a three day break in the gorgeous Blue Notes at Camber Sands, what a lucky lady.
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Exploring Northumberland on Your Motorbike
For those who love great open roads which are ideal for motorbiking, you can’t go wrong in Northumberland.
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Things To Do
Top things to do in Brighton when it is raining!
In the summer months Brighton is a hugely popular seaside city and with tourists flocking to the beach it is not hard to see why it has been voted one of the top beach resorts in the UK.
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Wales and the Great Outdoors
Here we are, giving away our penultimate cottage in our great Cottage Giveaway. This time we are excitedly giving away a 7 night stay to David Booth in the pretty cottage, Garden Flat deep amongst the rolling hills of Central Wales.
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And finally... a Sunny Seaside Break
We’re giving you the chance to win a break at the Sussex seaside, and who better to team up with for this coastal competition than The Seaside Company, makers of stylish, colourful, practical beach items?
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A Doggy Friendly Stay in Lancashire
You may think we are beginning to get bored of giving away wonderful holidays. Well, you would be quite mistaken...
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Say Hello to Suffolk, Wave Goodbye to Deserve a Break
For our latest and last campaign in the “Who Deserves a Break?” series, and after much public voting, we’re happy to announce Andrea Badman will soon be enjoying a 7-night stay at the stylishly modern River
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Scootering Along - Family Fun
It’s competition winner announcement time again… and no, we’re not bored of offering fantastic cottage giveaways.
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Puppy love! A cottage giveaway to get those tails wagging
Enjoy a fantastic holiday in Lancashire with your best friends with our pet friendly cottage giveaway!
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