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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Things To Do
Coasteering along the Welsh Coast
For those of you not in the know, coasteering is often described as extreme rock pooling, climbing without a rope and surfing without a board.
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Things To Do
How to holiday with your dog
With a little forward planning you can ensure that your four legged friend enjoys a holiday as much as you! Before
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Seahouses – gateway to the Farnes
Many of Stay Northumbria’s lovely self catering holiday cottages are based in Seahouses. Why? Well the village has a history seated deep in the fishing and farming industries.
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Bamburgh
With its world renowned beach top Castle, its challenging 18 hole golf course, its place on St. Oswald’s Way walk, and award winning butcher.
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Amble
Nowadays Amble is one of the most up and coming harbour towns on the Northumberland coastline.
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Places To See
6 Best places to wet your wellies in Wales
If you’re looking for outdoor adventures then there is no better place to be than Wales!
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Things To Do
Some of the Best Suffolk Walks to Beat the Christmas Bulge
'Tis the season to be merry and stuffed like a Turkey.
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Berwick upon Tweed – the border town
Berwick has just produced this tantalising video which showcases much of what this important border town has to offer. So see for yourself and if you like what you see, why not visit and stay a while to explore further.
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Property Spotlight
Thalassa
Ever desirable and ever fashionable; Aldeburgh attracts visitors all year round and if you are a large group thinking about a stay in this most understated seaside hot spot, then we think Thalassa is the place for you.
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Food & Drink
Perfect Christmas Accompaniments...
We're big on the side dish here, lovers of crispy roast potatoes and buttered parsnips. But so sadly they're often only thought of as simple, easy additions to the main event.
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Places To See
Lovely Clovelly
There are hidden gems and then there is Clovelly. Nestled into North Devon’s craggy coastline hides this beguiling living museum, come fishing village.
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Food & Drink
Mulled Wine Anyone? Three Suffolk Christmas Markets which are definitely worth a visit
Christmas markets have been occurring across Europe since the late middle ages, with people celebrating the advent of Christmas with markets in Frankfurt and Munich still celebrating these events with tradition fayre, stalls and entertainment.
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