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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May 26, 2017
Places To See

Norfolk and Suffolk

Reasons to visit Norfolk and Suffolk
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April 21, 2017
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Eight of the Best Adventure Activities in Northumberland

Northumberland is well-known for its vast wild outdoor spaces and therefore it is the perfect place for indulging in adventure activities of all kinds
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April 21, 2017
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Best Places For Fish and Chips In Northumberland And Surrounding Areas

Whether you prefer cod or haddock, like mushy peas or must have a side of curry sauce, it's fair to say that one of Britain's favourite dishes is fish and chips.
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April 19, 2017
Places To See

Reasons to visit Devon

England on Toast Devon, once described as ‘England on toast’, a place of spectacular coastline, rugged and dramatic in the north, stunningly picturesque in the south and with a cream tea at every turn, but isn’t it just the same as Cornw
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April 12, 2017

We’re Roasting in Northumberland

We love meeting our suppliers and finding new ones is a great adventure.  General Manager Lisa Herbertson, has been looking out for some new items to put in our welcome packs for guests, something local, something useful, and really tasty.
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April 12, 2017

Possibly the shortest and crumbliest Shortbread…

More new additions to our guest welcome packs, this time Laura Hindmarsh, Head of Housekeeping has been on the look out for the sweet treats for our packs this year.
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April 11, 2017
Places To See

Exciting Events

Events to get excited about... Ahoy there!
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April 3, 2017
Things To Do

Podgy Paws


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April 2, 2017
Property Spotlight

Property Showcase - Holly Nook Cottage

Wow, what a location! There aren’t many cottages in the Lake District that are closer to Windermere Lake than you are at Holly Nook.
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March 31, 2017
A bed and bedside table in a bedroom with pictures hanging on the wall.
Property Spotlight

Property Showcase - Rose Cottage


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March 26, 2017

Alwinton

If you’re serious about walking or genuinely want to “get away from it all”  then a holiday in & around Alwinton will be ideal for you.
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March 13, 2017
Places To See

Outstanding Destinations within 2-3 Hours Drive of London

Escape to the Country.
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