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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Swanage and Scooters – A Very Special Summer Holiday
Summer’s on the way and what better way to celebrate than by winning a great family holiday?
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All that Activity - Let's hope it doesn't leave you out of breath
As you know by now, we’re quite keen on our competitions and giving away some fantastic holidays in our beautiful UK.
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A Holiday to get the heart pounding
Life’s short so why not make the most of it? Together with our partners, the very adventurous Go Ape, we’re giving you the chance to get active in a part of the world that will take your breath away.
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Charitable Jean bakes her way to Snowdonia
Latest “Deserve a Break” winners announced
Those that most deserve a break from the everyday stresses and strains of life are so often those unsung heroes who are always looking out for others - and never manage to get one.
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History Lovers - We spoil you!
Here it is, that time once again when we proudly announce our competition winner; our fabulous Heritage cottage giveaway in partnership with Aspalls Suffolk goes to Heidi Stuart! Congratulations.
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Places To See
Mountains of England and Wales
When it comes to walking there are so many benefits to reap; it lowers cholesterol, helps combat dementia and osteoporosis, tones the bum, legs and tum and of course, it makes you happy! Walking to and from work every day is one thing, but wh
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Things To Do
Lake District Walks: Langdale No.2
Continuing our low level walks in Langdale, this 3.5 mile jaunt is perfect for that after a meal amble.
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Beach Bag Essentials
When heading off for a holiday getaway, you’re always hopeful that the sun is going to shine!
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Family Fun
County Shows
The great annual event on the countryside calendar has long been the local County Show.
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It's time for their chocolatey treat
Well here we are again, joyfully congratulating another lucky competition winner; well done John Jones who claims the top prize in our Easter Cottage Giveaway. We hope you have a fantastic week in beautiful Summerville cottage.
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One for the History Lovers
If you love English heritage then Yorkshire is a great place to visit. The UK’s biggest county has such a rich history, with grand castles and ancient ruins, old fishing villages and remnants of an industrial past across the landscape.
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A Rare-bit of Welsh Luxury - Now time for dessert
Now that we have been able to announce our lucky winner of our Luxury Cottage Giveaway, congratulations Grace Tyler, we thought we’d share a little insight into the delights that surround the beautiful cottage of Felin Fach, and all that Grace and
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