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

Upper Barn in Callington, Cornwall, South West England

Upper Barn, Callington

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Upper Barn self catering accommodation in Callington, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Upper Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Barn start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Spanish Point start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Leeside in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Leeside, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Leeside self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Leeside start from £384 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leeside


Sleeps 4

2 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Milverton, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Milverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth 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 and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £355 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sally Port Cottage in St Anthony's Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Sally Port Cottage, St Anthony's Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sally Port Cottage self catering accommodation in St Anthony's Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Sally Port Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Sally Port Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sally Port Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

4 Trail Quay Cottage in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

4 Trail Quay Cottage, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Trail Quay Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 4 Trail Quay Cottage start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Trail Quay Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Trail Quay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by 4 Trail Quay Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

7a Fore Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

7a Fore Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7a Fore Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 7a Fore Street is close to the beach. Prices at 7a Fore Street start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7a Fore Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

The Farmhouse in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Farmhouse, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Farmhouse in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Farmhouse start from £505 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ard na Mara in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ard na Mara, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ard na Mara self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ard na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ard na Mara start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard na Mara


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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