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

2 bedroom cottage in Bere Alston, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bere Alston

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Bohola in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bohola, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bohola self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Bohola does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bohola start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bohola


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Stable in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stable, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stable in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

The Keep in Aspatria, Cumbria, North West England

The Keep, Aspatria

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Keep self catering accommodation in Aspatria, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Keep does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Keep start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Keep


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Hopton, Shropshire, West England

The Stables, Hopton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Hopton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

3 bedroom cottage, Thirsk

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

3 bedroom cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £330 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Min-Y-Don in Aberffraw, Gwynedd, North Wales

Min-Y-Don, Aberffraw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Min-Y-Don self catering accommodation in Aberffraw, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Min-Y-Don does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Min-Y-Don start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Min-Y-Don


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

74 Briggate in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

74 Briggate, Knaresborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

74 Briggate self catering accommodation in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 74 Briggate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 74 Briggate start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 74 Briggate


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Little Thatch in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

Little Thatch, Shorwell

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Little Thatch self catering accommodation in Shorwell, Isle of Wight sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Thatch start from £497 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Thatch


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments is close to the beach. 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

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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