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

19 Dun Na Mara in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

19 Dun Na Mara, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

19 Dun Na Mara self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19 Dun Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 Dun Na Mara start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 Dun Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, North West England

3 bedroom cottage, Holmfirth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

3 bedroom cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 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 Garden Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

1 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 . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £275 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Ferrycot in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferrycot, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferrycot self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ferrycot is close to the beach. Prices at Ferrycot start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferrycot


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dovecote Barn in Doughton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Dovecote Barn, Doughton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Dovecote Barn self catering accommodation in Doughton, Gloucestershire 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. Dovecote Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dovecote Barn start from £2269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom apartment in Appledore, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Thorneyfield Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Thorneyfield Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Thorneyfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Thorneyfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thorneyfield Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorneyfield Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Middle Cottage in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Middle Cottage, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Middle Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Middle Cottage is close to the beach. Middle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Middle Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Middle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Middle Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Britton Lodge in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Britton Lodge, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Britton Lodge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Britton Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Britton Lodge start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Britton Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pandy Uchaf in Dolserau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pandy Uchaf, Dolserau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pandy Uchaf self catering accommodation in Dolserau, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pandy Uchaf start from £432 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pandy Uchaf


Sleeps 8 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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