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
A Week in the South Downs National Park
The South Downs is not only the UK’s newest national park but equally a wonderful place to explore at any time of the year. Read our itinerary of what to do in a week in the South Downs National Park.
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Top Haunted locations in the Lake District
Kirkstone Pass Inn
The Kirkstone Pass Inn is an old coaching Inn which is believed to relate to a monastery dating back to the 15th Century and is reported to be the permanent home of many travellers who have long since passed.
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Food & Drink
Meet Annie from Baboo Gelato
We chat with Annie Hanbury (owner of Baboo Gelato) to find out more about our favourite Gelato, handmade in Bridport...
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Property Spotlight
Discover Shave Cross and Langton Herring
Close to Bridport and Weymouth, the small villages of Shave Cross and Langton Herring make a great base for your Dorset getaway...
Shave Cross
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Property Spotlight
Broughton-in-Furness – The Lake District’s Hidden Gemstone
We all love the Lake District, that’s why you clicked on this blog afterall! But there is no denying that the Lakes can be extremely busy during the summer and at other times throughout the year.
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A Day in the Life of our Property Manager, Amy
Have you ever wondered what our team get up to? Amy, our Property Manager has shared with us her typical day in the life.
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Places To See
Protecting our National Parks for Future Generations
With 13 wonderful National Parks across England and Wales, the UK is blessed with some of the most remarkable landscapes in the world, ranging from the expansive lakes, forests and imposing fells of the Lake District to the contrasting mountains a
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Places To See
24 Hours in Whitstable
Whitstable is a delightful fishing port on the North Coast of Kent, just 25 minutes outside of the medieval city of Canterbury.
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32 REASONS WHY THE LAKE DISTRICT SHOULD BE YOUR HOLIDAY DESTINATION IN 2019
The Lake District, Cumbria is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. An area littered by mountains, lakes, hills, forests, tarns, villages and the best views in the country!
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Places To See
Focus on Northumberland
Rural cottages and seaside homes, towns with culture and woodlands of wild beauty – we know you’ll find your dream holiday right here in the kingdom in the north. But where do you start?
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The Most Scenic Drive In Northumberland
Time and time again, Northumberland comes up in guides to the best drives and road trips. One particular route is perfect for those that want a scenic drive with a
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Things To Do
Walking Retreats with Walkingworld
Working closely with Walkingworld, we’ve selected some of the best walks right here in the British Isles.
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