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

Beachcombers Cottage in Millbrook, Cornwall, South West England

Beachcombers Cottage, Millbrook

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Beachcombers Cottage self catering accommodation in Millbrook, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Beachcombers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachcombers Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcombers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Dodd in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Dodd, Bassenthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dodd in North 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 . Dodd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dodd start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dodd


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Games room Luxury self catering

The Old Dairy in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, South West England

The Old Dairy, Broadwoodkelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Broadwoodkelly, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Edinburgh

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £440 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

St Helena Cottage in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Helena Cottage, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Helena Cottage self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. St Helena Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helena Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helena Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinskelligs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Clover Meadows in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Clover Meadows, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clover Meadows in South West 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 . Clover Meadows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clover Meadows start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Meadows


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Pilgrims Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pilgrims Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pilgrims Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Pilgrims Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pilgrims Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Old Mill in Talybont, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Old Mill, Talybont

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Old Mill self catering accommodation in Talybont, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Mill start from £609 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Mill


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

85 Seatown in Cullen, Morayshire, East Scotland

85 Seatown, Cullen

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

85 Seatown self catering accommodation in Cullen, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 85 Seatown start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 85 Seatown


Sleeps 6

 

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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