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
Two luxury holiday cottages you’ll never want to leave!
Written by: Cleome Beagley
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8 great places to visit on a rainy day in Northumbria
With its breathtaking coastline, World Heritage site, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Dark Sky Parks, there’s an almost endless amount of ways to get out into the great outdoors in Northumbria.
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Things To Do
History Mystery Escape - Archived Alive!
It is a surprisingly mild evening as a busy crowd gradually gathers in the centre of Norwich in anticipation of the city’s upcoming Bonfire Night 2017 fireworks display. However, while the majority of the population are enjoying treats from the m
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Places To See
The wonder of Wales
Wales, land of the dragon, of wide-open spaces and spectacular horizons. A vibrant, heritage-rich country with hundreds of awe-inspiring locations – from its majestic mountains and glassy lakes to the golden beaches and dolphins that patrol them.
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Why We love Torbay
Beautiful Torbay
The English Riviera, Torbados, The Gem of South Devon... Torbay goes by many names, and is often considered the 'poor cousin' to the more afluent areas of south Devon such as Salcombe and Dartmouth.
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Things To Do
Christmas Markets in South Devon
Some love it some hate it, but we all have to do it Christmas shopping! Why not get people something a bit different this year there are so many uniquely different products at the Torbay Christmas markets to add a bit of magic to the day.
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Places To See
Be truly local in Suffolk
Unspoilt stretches of coastline, toe-tickling tides and the quiet bob of anchored fishing boats lining the harbour – where better to enjoy some quality time away than Suffolk?
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Things To Do
House of Marbles
Coming from a family where both parents worked long hours, being babysat by our grandparents was a common feature of daily life for my brother, sister and I growing up.
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News
The Yorkshire Moors - home to the Bilberry bumblebee
September is a great month for getting out and about and Laura from the Bumblebee Conversation Trust invites you to learn more about Yorkshire's rarer species.
Home to swathes of rolling green Dales, the brooding North York moors and pi
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