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

2 bedroom apartment in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. 2 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stranraer in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Stranraer, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Stranraer in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stranraer is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Stranraer does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stranraer start from £642 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Stranraer customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Stranraer


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Stranraer Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 The Mews in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

2 The Mews, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

2 The Mews self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 The Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 The Mews start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Smugglers Retreat in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Smugglers Retreat, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Smugglers Retreat in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Smugglers Retreat is close to the beach. Smugglers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Smugglers Retreat start from £588 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Smugglers Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Smugglers Retreat


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Smugglers Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ford Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Ford Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ford Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ford Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ford Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ford Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . 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 £275 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal 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 fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

3 bedroom cottage in Bath, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly 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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