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

The Bungalow in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Bungalow, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Bungalow start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Fuchsias in Constantine, Cornwall, South West England

The Fuchsias, Constantine

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Fuchsias self catering accommodation in Constantine, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Fuchsias does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Fuchsias start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fuchsias


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

The Stables in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Stables, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Stables self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Seaspray in St Monans, Fife, Central Scotland

Seaspray, St Monans

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Seaspray self catering accommodation in St Monans, Fife sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaspray start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaspray


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom lodge in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom lodge, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . 3 bedroom lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom lodge start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Torquay, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Torquay

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 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. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Kestrel Lodge in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Kestrel Lodge, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kestrel Lodge self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kestrel Lodge start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Bakery in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Bakery, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Bakery self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Bakery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bakery start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakery


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Rathlee in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Rathlee, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Rathlee self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Rathlee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathlee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathlee start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathlee


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

16 Courtenay Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

16 Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

16 Courtenay Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 16 Courtenay Street start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Courtenay Street


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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