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

KilMacrenan in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland-North

KilMacrenan, Letterkenny

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

KilMacrenan self catering accommodation in Letterkenny, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . KilMacrenan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at KilMacrenan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about KilMacrenan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom cottage in Looe, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Looe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: 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 £355 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

The Forge in Powburn, Northumberland, North East England

The Forge, Powburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Forge self catering accommodation in Powburn, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Bramble Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Bramble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Laburnam Cottage in Cresswell Quay, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Laburnam Cottage, Cresswell Quay

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Laburnam Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Laburnam Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laburnam Cottage start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laburnam Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Sunnyvista in Tywardreath, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnyvista, Tywardreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnyvista self catering accommodation in Tywardreath, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunnyvista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyvista start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyvista


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Islwyn in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Islwyn, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Islwyn self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Islwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Islwyn start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Islwyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Chirk, Shropshire, West England

The Barn, Chirk

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Chirk, Shropshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


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

Bower House in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Bower House, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bower House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bower House start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bower House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom lodge in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom lodge, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom lodge start from £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing 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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