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

1 bedroom lodge in Bideford, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom lodge, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 bedroom lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom lodge start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom lodge


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Damsel Lodge in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Damsel Lodge, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Damsel Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Damsel Lodge start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damsel Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £259 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

The Byre in Leighton, Shropshire, West England

The Byre, Leighton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Byre in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

9 The Whinlands in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

9 The Whinlands, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

9 The Whinlands in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 9 The Whinlands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 9 The Whinlands start from £619 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Whinlands


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

The Granary Cottage in Blackwell, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Granary Cottage, Blackwell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Blackwell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary Cottage start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

Barn View in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Barn View, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Barn View self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn View start from £377 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

4 bedroom cottage in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

4 bedroom cottage, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

4 bedroom cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £730 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Granary in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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