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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Homeowner Tips
Investing in South Devon
With three areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Heritage Coast, over 125 miles of stunning coastline, acres of unspoilt countryside and the mixture of coastal and rural towns and villages, South Devon has an abundance of charm appeal.
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Things To Do
Favourite Dog Days Out in Dorset
I am very lucky to live at the edge of Moreton Forest, and enjoy spending my spare time walking the dogs and enjoying the peace and quiet.
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Places To See
Truly Local Yorkshire
Vibrant heather moorlands, rugged sandy coastlines and soaring green Dales, you’ll find adventure and beauty around every corner in Yorkshire, because this is “God’s own county”.
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News
Meet our good friends from The Britannia Inn
Please introduce yourself
We’re Andy and Anna Parker, the Landlord and Landlady of the Britannia Inn in Elterwater.
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Exploring Northumberland: Kirknewton and the Cheviot Hills
Set in the Glendale valley, running from the Cheviot Hills onto the Milfield Plain, Kirknewton is a peaceful agricultural village, located just six miles from the popular town of Wooler.
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Places To See
Focus on Cornwall
Quaint harbour towns, breathtaking Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and heritage etched into the books of legend — enjoy a slower pace of life in Cornwall, because when there’s so much beauty,
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Nature
The Tawny Owl
The tawny owl (Strix aluco) is one of the most charming birds in the UK, silently swooping across woodlands and farmland as they take flight as dusk sets in.
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Places To See
A Weekend in Dartmouth
If you are heading down to South Devon for a short amount of time, why not head to the popular market town of Dartmouth?
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Things To Do
Enjoy autumn in the Lake District….without walking boots!
There’s no doubt about it, autumn in the Lake District is a very special time. The fells turn golden and the lakes become misty, meaning the scenery in the Lake District is more stunning than ever.
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Nature
Keeping our National Parks full of song
If you love wildlife you’re probably drawn to the incredible habitats of our National Parks, and if you love bird watching there are few pleasures as great as spotting a rare little brown job on the Broads or a soaring bird of prey in the Lake…
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Things To Do
Messing About on the River
In this incredibly hot weather what better way to while away an hour or two than messing about on (or in!) the river? On Sunday, we took our visiting friends down to Bodiam Boating Station on the River Rother just outside Newenden.
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