January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

New Year and January cottages

If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break after all the Christmas and New Year festivities, then a country cottage or a coastal self catering break could be just the thing this January.

Don't let the post Christmas blues take a hold this year, give yourself something to look forward to with a January New Year cottage break. Although the winter weather can be chilly, what you are assured of is pretty winter country landscape, plenty of fresh air and a warm welcome in cafes and pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

We have lots of cosy cottages for you to choose from, whether you want to snuggle up in front of a log fire or chill-out in your own relaxing hot tub! Or for top of the line luxury, check out our selection of 5 Star cottages and apartments!

New Year January Self Catering Cottage Breaks

Armada Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Armada Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Armada Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Armada Cottage start from £302 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Armada Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Armada Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Armada Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Cow Byre in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

The Cow Byre, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cow Byre start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

West Shaw Cote Cottage in Askrigg, North Yorkshire, North East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage, Askrigg

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage self catering accommodation in Askrigg, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West Shaw Cote Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Shaw Cote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bettys Barn in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire, Central England

Bettys Barn, Eaton-Under-Heywood

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Bettys Barn self catering accommodation in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bettys Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bettys Barn start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bettys Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Quaintways in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Quaintways, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Quaintways in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Quaintways is close to the beach. Quaintways does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Quaintways start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quaintways


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Heatherdale in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Heatherdale, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Heatherdale self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Heatherdale start from £899 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherdale


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

 

Please note that the cottages selected above are cottages available during January but may now be available as this page is not linked to live booking. Click on the links and booking buttons to find live availability.

January Cottage Availability

Availability of cottages over the New Year is limited and sells out quite quickly. Therefore as well as checking online we would also recommend calling 0844 847 1143 to find out the latest availability for cottages, apartments or lodges.

 

What is there to do on a January Break

Although for many a New Year and January cottage break is all about enjoying a peaceful and relaxing break in luxury after the hectic holidays, there are still lots of things to do and see in the UK in January.

The countryside and coast will provide wonderful walks through beautiful scenery during January, just make sure you wrap up warm. It's also a great time to explore the pretty British and Irish towns and villages - when they are not overrun with tourists - and there is nothing better than calling in at the local pubs, restaurants and cafes to warm up!

Although there are less attractions and events on during January there is still plenty to choose from, so check out our Guides:

 

 

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