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

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

3 bedroom cottage, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West 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 and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

2 bedroom cottage, Crickhowell

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

2 bedroom cottage in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Luxury self catering

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 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Spencer Wall in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Spencer Wall, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Spencer Wall in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spencer Wall is close to the beach. Spencer Wall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spencer Wall start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Spencer Wall customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Spencer Wall


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Spencer Wall Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tralee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tralee start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Heather Lea in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Heather Lea, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Heather Lea in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Heather Lea is close to the beach. Heather Lea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Lea start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Lea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Hillside Cottage in Peasedown St John, Somerset, South West England

Hillside Cottage, Peasedown St John

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Peasedown St John, Somerset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Buckland Brewer, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Buckland Brewer

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached 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 £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Randel in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Randel, Bassenthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Randel in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Randel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Randel start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randel


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

The Barmoor Retreat in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

The Barmoor Retreat, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Barmoor Retreat self catering accommodation in Lowick, Northumberland sleeps 5. 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 The Barmoor Retreat start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barmoor Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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