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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Places To See
Wales – the Country of 500 Castles
No trip to Wales would be complete without visiting at least one of its many famed castles.
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Top Ten Sussex Beaches
Away from the main Sussex beaches of Brighton, Worthing, Eastbourne and Hastings, there are some hidden gems. These are ten of our favourites:
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Family Fun
Family Holidays in Sussex
Holidays in Sussex are perfect for all the family. There are so many things to do, and attractions to see - it is difficult to know where to start. Here’s a few ideas for places and activities that everyone can enjoy regardless of their age:
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Beyond the Leeks and Dragons: Get to Know the Real Wales
Wales – Land of dragons and daffodils, leeks and love spoons, rugby, cheese on toast, mining, male voice choirs, and epiglottis-twisting town names.
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Places To See
Discover the South Downs
A national park that stretches across Hampshire and Sussex, the South Downs is a glorious green escape for lovers of the outdoors.
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Why You Can’t Fail to Fall in Love With Brighton
Brighton has always been associated with excitement and escape, and today the destination on the Sussex coast offers visitors more things to see and do than ever.
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Sussex’s Must-see Towns and Villages
Full of history, very picturesque and with great places to eat, drink and shop, Sussex has many fabulous towns and village to visit. Here are details of some of the must-see destinations in the county:
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Places To See
Suffolk: A County of Culture
Visitors will find an array of cultural treasures associated with Suffolk. From history and archaeology to music and art - some of the country’s most famous cultural icons hail from this beautiful county.
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Southwold - A Quintessential Seaside Town
Southwold in Suffolk offers visitors a seaside holiday like they used to be – there are no kiss-me-quick hats, candyfloss or dodgem cars here.
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Food & Drink
A Foodie’s Guide to the Suffolk Coast
With 50 miles of shoreline and a vibrant farming community inland, the Suffolk coast is well known for the quality of its natural produce. Some of the county’s best restaurants, eateries and farm shops are found in this beautiful part of Suffolk.
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Places To See
Knowing Northumberland
Northumberland is a county unlike any other. It’s a historic and dramatic place, sparsely populated and with a sense of remoteness that few other areas can match.
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Things To Do
Heading Off the Beaten Hills: Cumbria’s Top Ten Unknown Fells
The many fells (214 according to Wainwright) and lakes that characterise Cumbria make it one of the most picturesque regions in the UK.
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