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

Shepherds Cottage in Goveton, Devon, South West England

Shepherds Cottage, Goveton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shepherds Cottage self catering accommodation in Goveton, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Shepherds Cottage start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Games room

The Knapps in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Knapps, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Knapps in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . The Knapps is close to the beach. Prices at The Knapps start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Knapps


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

5 bedroom cottage in Paignton, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Paignton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £1285 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dabbins Cottage in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage, Ruthwell

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dabbins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dabbins Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dabbins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy, Ballycroy

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballycroy start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

12 Glan Y Mor in Llansteffan, Dyfed, Mid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor, Llansteffan

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor self catering accommodation in Llansteffan, Dyfed sleeps 6. 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 12 Glan Y Mor start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Glan Y Mor


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Whiteboro Lodge in Teversal, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Whiteboro Lodge, Teversal

Breaks in NottinghamshireCentral England

Whiteboro Lodge self catering accommodation in Teversal, Nottinghamshire sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whiteboro Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteboro Lodge start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteboro Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bray Cottage in Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

Bray Cottage, Sidmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Adrigole in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Maes Gwyddau in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Maes Gwyddau, Llanfwrog

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Maes Gwyddau self catering accommodation in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maes Gwyddau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes Gwyddau start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes Gwyddau


Sleeps 6 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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