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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Property Spotlight
Now is the Time
With the emergence of the ‘staycation’ and a rush of newly refurbished properties across the UK, there has never been a better time to discover a truly original and personal holiday experience that doesn’t have to end when it’s time to come in and
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Places To See
Focus on Devon and Dorset
A magical land of history and mystery, Dorset and Devon’s prehistoric coastlines are home to secret coves and quiet seaside villages. While heritage cities and captivating National Parks can be found further inland.
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Devon’s Best Beaches
It’s no secret that Devon is home to some seriously beautiful beaches, but what’s heaven for one holidaymaker can be hell for another. While some people yearn for a hidden stretch to doze on, others pine after exhilarating waves.
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Food & Drink
The best Cream Teas at the Seven Wonders of the Weald
The Seven Wonders of the Weald are a collection of some of Kent’s Finest attractions. After a day exploring one of these, why not indulge in a delicious cream tea? And what’s more, there is a Seven Wonders Annual Pass which you
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Property Spotlight
Out of Season Stays on the Glorious Royal Norfolk Coast
At this time of year, Norfolk makes a great get away from it all destination to escape to, and it is a wonderful place to re-charge the batteries for the year ahead.
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Property Spotlight
A Tudor Marvel In The Depths of the Norfolk Countryside
This stunningly beautiful Grade I listed Tudor Hall, awarded first prize by the Campaign for the Protection of Royal England in 2014 is one of our favourite properties in Norfolk.
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News
Top 100 Walks
There are so many wonderful walks in Kent and Sussex and three of these - The White Cliffs of Dover, Rye and Camber Sands and Ramsgate to Margate - were in the top 100 routes as voted by more than 8,000 walking enthusiasts in a survey carried out
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Property Spotlight
Property Spotlight - Mill Cottage in Cockington
We love Torquay! It’s a true Devon town, known for its dramatic coastline, miles of sandy beaches, and great food and drink.
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Things To Do
Detox in 2018
It's All About You
With the passing of each year comes a time of celebration and the usual tradition of ditching the old to make way for the new.
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Property Spotlight
Need a Detox holiday? Step Back in Time in this Historic Welsh Farmhouse
Cwmwr Uchaf is steeped in history, with wonderful architectural features, antique furniture and shelves full of old books to remind you of days gone by.
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News
A Beginner's Guide to the Dorset Dialect
Perhaps fuelled by renewed interest in the work of the poet William Barnes, or maybe on account of the rising numbers of so-called ‘in-comers’ to the county, Dorset’s centuries old dialect is enjoying something of a revival.
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