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
Great places for vegetarians to eat in The Lake District
It’s national vegetarian week! So we thought we would take the opportunity to share with you some of our favourite places to eat. There are so many great choices for vegetarians in the Lake District we are truly spoiled for choice.
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Things To Do
5 of the best bluebell walks in the Lake District
After an unusually snowy winter, we are celebrating the emergence of a fabulous spring here in the Lake District.
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Food & Drink
Real Ale from Nelson’s Country
Tucked away in Woodbastwick within the heart of Norfolk, Woodforde’s Brewery is proud to have been raised in Nelson’s country, from where it has brewed widely acclaimed traditional real ales since 1
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News
Introducing our New Team Member, Anne-Marie Brooks
As our property portfolio continues to grow, we are excited to welcome our new team member Anne-Marie Brooks, our new manager here at Wyke Dorset Cottages.
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Things To Do
If you go down to the woods today
Whilst I was at work on the hottest weekend of the year so far, my little boy had his very own Windermere adventure in the wood of Orrest Head with his Auntie and Uncle.
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Things To Do
Staveley
Staveley is a beautiful village within the Lake District National Park, steeped in history with lots going on, located just 4 miles northwest of Kendal and easily accessible from the town of Ambleside.
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Lake District Movie Magic
With the new Lake District inspired Peter Rabbit movie being a hit at the Box office this Easter we thought we’d look at which movies are filmed in the Lake District which you may not have been aware of.
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Places To See
Focus on The Lake District
Imposing, rocky mountains, ancient waters and mysterious woodlands – let the Lake District rekindle your love of adventure.
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News
Interview with Fishmonger Mark Lobb, Wild Food Devon
Fishing and boats are in Mark Lobb’s blood – his great grandfather was a fisherman in Port Isaac in Cornwall in the early 1900s, his grandfather was a skipper mate on a yacht moored in Fowey, Cornwall and his father was also a skipper mate for a p
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Shaldon - The New Salcombe?
Over the years, South Devon has become known for many things, from its breathtaking coastline to the fabulous local food and drink.
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Places To See
City Break Escapes
If those bright city lights are tempting you away from everyday life and your inner culture vulture is longing to escape, there are plenty of city destinations in the United Kingdom in which to discover on your next holiday.
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