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

Hirnant in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hirnant, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hirnant self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hirnant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hirnant start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hirnant


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ashmour in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Ashmour, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ashmour in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ashmour is close to the beach. Prices at Ashmour start from £280 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashmour


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

The Old Post Office in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Post Office, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Alnmouth, Northumberland sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Post Office does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Post Office start from £995 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


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

Y Bwythyn Gwyn in Meliden, Denbighshire, North Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn, Meliden

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn self catering accommodation in Meliden, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Bwythyn Gwyn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Biggar, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Biggar

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

3 bedroom apartment in Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom apartment, Penzance

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. 3 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Treetops in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Treetops, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Treetops in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Treetops is close to the beach. Prices at Treetops start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Treetops


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Ridge Cottage in Whitridge, Northumberland, North East England

Ridge Cottage, Whitridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ridge Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

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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