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

Street House Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Street House Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street House Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Street House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street House Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Keepers Cottage 5 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Keepers Cottage 5, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Keepers Cottage 5 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keepers Cottage 5 start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Cottage 5 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Cottage 5


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Keepers Cottage 5 Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Glen in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

The Glen, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Glen self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Glen start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Glen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Old Rectory in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

The Old Rectory, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Rectory self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Old Rectory is close to the beach. Prices at The Old Rectory start from £895 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Rectory


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Apartment 4 Lyndhurst in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 4 Lyndhurst, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 4 Lyndhurst self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 4 Lyndhurst is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 4 Lyndhurst start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 4 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Rosemary Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Rosemary Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rosemary Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rosemary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Lookout in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

The Lookout, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Lookout self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Lookout start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hartland Lodge 59 in Woolsery, Devon, South West England

Hartland Lodge 59, Woolsery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hartland Lodge 59 self catering accommodation in Woolsery, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Hartland Lodge 59 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hartland Lodge 59 start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartland Lodge 59


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Kosicot in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Kosicot, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kosicot in East 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 and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Kosicot start from £492 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosicot


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

 

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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