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

4 bedroom cottage in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Galway in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dipper in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Dipper, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dipper self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 3. 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. Dipper does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dipper start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dipper


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Town End Cottage in Witherslack, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Cottage, Witherslack

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Cottage self catering accommodation in Witherslack, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Town End Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Little Cotton Barn in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little Cotton Barn, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Cotton Barn self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Cotton Barn start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Cotton Barn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Games room

Kittisford Barton in Wellington, Somerset, South West England

Kittisford Barton, Wellington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Kittisford Barton self catering accommodation in Wellington, Somerset sleeps 6. This Glamping is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kittisford Barton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kittisford Barton start from £365 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittisford Barton


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

1 bedroom bungalow in Crackington Haven, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom bungalow, Crackington Haven

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom bungalow in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 bedroom bungalow is close to the beach. 1 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom bungalow start from £270 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Slee's Meadow View in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Slee's Meadow View, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Slee's Meadow View in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Slee's Meadow View is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Slee's Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slee's Meadow View start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slee's Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bosuns Haven in Instow, Devon, South West England

Bosuns Haven, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bosuns Haven in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bosuns Haven is close to the beach. Prices at Bosuns Haven start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bosuns Haven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

 

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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