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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Food & Drink
Pancake Day
Pancake Day is upon us for another year and whilst we gorge ourselves on a sweet or if your palate so desires, savoury treat, perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on how the pancake and Pancake Day, came about.
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Places To See
Top five dog-friendly beaches in the UK
Holidaying in the British Isles means you really are spoiled for choice when it comes to exploring the coastline.
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Family Fun
Kiddies Theme Parks and Activities
Are the kids looking for adventure during their stay? Do they scream with excitement at the mention of a theme park? Then here is just a select few to help you start their journey of thrills!
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Property Spotlight
Staycation - Let it be luxury
For all manner of reasons people are choosing to holiday at home and why not!? The UK has some of the most stunning destinations in the world.
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Property Spotlight
Five Cottages in Lancashire You'll Want to Live in
Whether you’re looking for an escape from the norm or a home from home, holidaying in a Lancashire cottage can offer you a place to escape and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area – so much so that you’ll want to stay.
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Promotions
Mapp and Lucia, BBC 1 comedy drama set in Rye East Sussex
If you didn't manage to watch this adaptation of E F Benson's novels over the Christmas period, why not catch up with the three episodes on BBC iplayer before it's too late.
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Food & Drink
Michelin Star Restaurants to Delight and Excite
As a nation we are partial to some of the finer things in life, one of those things being a great plate of food!
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Places To See
A Brief Guide To The Broads
Covering 7 rivers and 63 broads the Norfolk Broads forms part of the nation’s family of National Parks.
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Family Fun
Norfolk - A Place For All the Family
Norfolk is the fifth largest county in England, and the driest, making it a superb destination for families looking to enjoy a taste of the East, and the many attractions scattered throughout the county.
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Property Spotlight
Ten Picture-Perfect Country Cottages
From romantic getaways and hilltop retreats to farm cottages and coastal dwellings, there are some truly picture-perfect county cottages where you can have a holiday to remember. Here are ten properties to help you start planning:
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Property Spotlight
When the Weather Outside is Frightful ... Spend Winter in a Cottage with an Open Fire
What could be better than to get family and friends together for a winter break in a wonderful holiday cottage with an open fire? From coastal lookouts and rural retreats to mountainside lodges and quaint village cottages, there is a wide range of…
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Things To Do
Ten Romantic Getaways for Active Couples
Romantic means different things to different people. Some go for the candlelight and soft music. Some people like to go dancing or on long walks. And others like to make the most of every day and fill it with new things together.
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