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

Bramble Cottage in Maryport, Cumbria, North West England

Bramble Cottage, Maryport

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Maryport, 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. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

1 The Courtyard in Alderholt, Dorset, South West England

1 The Courtyard, Alderholt

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

1 The Courtyard self catering accommodation in Alderholt, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 The Courtyard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 The Courtyard start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 The Courtyard


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £355 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Puffin Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Puffin Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Puffin Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Puffin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Puffin Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Puffin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Puffin Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Granary in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Tal Y Llyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Granary start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Berwick St John, Wiltshire, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Berwick St John

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

2 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available

1 Tirlaughan Brae in Carrigart, County Donegal, Ireland North

1 Tirlaughan Brae, Carrigart

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

1 Tirlaughan Brae self catering accommodation in Carrigart, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Tirlaughan Brae start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Tirlaughan Brae


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

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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