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
Why Pet Friendly Cottages Are the Perfect Places for a Winter Break
Winters can be a long, hard time of year for dog owners. The grey skies, biting winds and pervasive cold make the thought of taking your dog for the same old tramp around the block a deeply unpleasant prospect. So why not have a change of scenery…
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Property Spotlight
Five Fantastic Pet Friendly Holidays
Dogs love going on holidays. It’s a great chance for them to meet new people, new dogs, explore new areas, see new sights, and sniff new smells.
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Things To Do
Wales: Home to One of the Ten Best Beaches in the World (Among Other Things)
For those who aren’t in the know, the fact that Rhossili Bay has been named as one of the top ten beaches in the world can come as quite a surprise.
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Places To See
Getting to Know the National Parks
Known as ‘Britain's breathing spaces’, there are fifteen National Parks across the UK, full of rolling hills, rugged coastline, stunning mountains and ancient woodland.
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Things To Do
What to Do in West Wales
West Wales is a unique part of the country. Beautiful rural countryside runs down to a coastline that meets both the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
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Family Fun
Active Holidays for Families
Active holidays for families are a top way of bonding with your children – they get to burn off all that energy and you get to keep fit.
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Family Fun
New Parents, You Will Love These Baby Friendly Holidays
While being a new parent is a wonderful experience, finding baby-friendly holidays can be a challenge. In need of a relaxing break, new parents want somewhere that is safe for their child, a location where most things are within a convenient
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Places To See
Lights, Camera, Action!
I had an interesting day following a trail of film and TV connections in and around Tunbridge Wells.
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Places To See
Ten Must See Places on the Dorset Coast
Dorset’s Jurassic Coast stretches over a distance of 96 miles from Orcombe Point near Exmouth, in the west, to Old Harry Rocks on the Isle of Purbeck, in the east.
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Places To See
Ten Spellbinding Sightseeing Holidays in the UK
Most people want to get out and see a few interesting attractions while on holiday. In Britain we are blessed with a wonderful array of fascinating places from natural wonders and historic buildings to vibrant cities and works of art.
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Places To See
Cultural Holidays on the East Coast
If you are looking for a cultural holiday then the east coast of England offers a whole host of attractions and events to plan into your time away.
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Family Fun
Easy Ideas for Large Family Holidays
Organising a large family holiday can be difficult. Different people will have different tastes and there are so many choices it can be tough to decide. You probably lead a busy life and just getting round to agreeing a destination is hard work.
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