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

Downside in Mosterton, Dorset, South West England

Downside, Mosterton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Downside self catering accommodation in Mosterton, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Downside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downside start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Apple Store in Daylesford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Apple Store, Daylesford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Apple Store self catering accommodation in Daylesford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Apple Store start from £840 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apple Store


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

The Square in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Square, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Square self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Square start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Square


Sleeps 2

Old Fishermans Cottage in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Old Fishermans Cottage, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Old Fishermans Cottage self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old Fishermans Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Fishermans Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Fishermans Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Cottage in Wadebridge, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Cottage, Wadebridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Cottage self catering accommodation in Wadebridge, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cottage start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Myrtle Hill Cottage in Llansadwrn, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Myrtle Hill Cottage, Llansadwrn

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Myrtle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Llansadwrn, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Myrtle Hill Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrtle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Castlebar in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Castlebar start from £204 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

15 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

15 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

15 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 15 Dart Marina start from £899 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 15 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 15 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 15 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

White Lodge in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

White Lodge, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

White Lodge self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. White Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at White Lodge start from £709 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

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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