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

Belle View in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Belle View, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Belle View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Belle View is close to the beach. Belle View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle View start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle View


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Barkla Cottage in Barkla Shop, Cornwall, South West England

Barkla Cottage, Barkla Shop

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barkla Cottage self catering accommodation in Barkla Shop, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barkla Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barkla Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barkla Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cnoc Dubh Cottage in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cnoc Dubh Cottage, Kiltimagh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cnoc Dubh Cottage self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cnoc Dubh Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cnoc Dubh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

10 Barr Na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

10 Barr Na Sraide, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

10 Barr Na Sraide self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 10 Barr Na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Barr Na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in Bideford, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £845 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

82 Above Town in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

82 Above Town, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

82 Above Town self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 82 Above Town start from £487 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 82 Above Town


Sleeps 4

Oak in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Oak, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Oak self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oak does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Old Coach House in Shrawardine, Shropshire, West England

Old Coach House, Shrawardine

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Shrawardine, Shropshire 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. Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Coach House start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Grist Mill in Uley, Gloucestershire, South West England

Grist Mill, Uley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Grist Mill self catering accommodation in Uley, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Grist Mill start from £548 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grist Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom holiday home in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

 

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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