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

Ard na Mara in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ard na Mara, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ard na Mara self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ard na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ard na Mara start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard na Mara


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fishermans Loft in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Fishermans Loft, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Fishermans Loft self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fishermans Loft start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fishermans Loft


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

7 bedroom holiday home in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, South West England

7 bedroom holiday home, Exmoor National Park

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

7 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 7 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 7 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 bedroom holiday home start from £1550 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 bedroom holiday home


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

Lettermullan in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermullan, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermullan self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lettermullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lettermullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermullan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermullan


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

2 bedroom cottage in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Burnham-on-Sea

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 2 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 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Wisteria Chalet in Watchfield, Somerset, South West England

Wisteria Chalet, Watchfield

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wisteria Chalet self catering accommodation in Watchfield, Somerset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Wisteria Chalet start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Chalet


Sleeps 2 Garden

Stargazers Field House in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Stargazers Field House, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Stargazers Field House in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stargazers Field House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stargazers Field House


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

Fell Cottage in Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DE

Fell Cottage, Wigton

Breaks in CumbriaCA7 1DE

Fell Cottage in CA7 1DE has a 5 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. Fell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fell Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fell Cottage


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

Chestnut Cottage in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chestnut Cottage, Kettlewell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chestnut Cottage self catering accommodation in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cock Rock Annex in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock Annex, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock Annex in South West 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 . Cock Rock Annex is close to the beach. Cock Rock Annex does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock Annex start from £524 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock Annex


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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