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

Redcoat Cottage in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Redcoat Cottage, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Redcoat Cottage self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Redcoat Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redcoat Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcoat Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Meadow View in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Meadow View, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Meadow View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Meadow View start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Crooks Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Crooks Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Crooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crooks Cottage start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooks Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

Mary Rose Cottage in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Mary Rose Cottage, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Mary Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mary Rose Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Kesh in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Kesh, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Kesh self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kesh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kesh


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Gingerbread Cottage in Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gingerbread Cottage, Tallow

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gingerbread Cottage self catering accommodation in Tallow, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gingerbread Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gingerbread Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gingerbread Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandcastles in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sandcastles, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sandcastles in South West England has a 4 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sandcastles is close to the beach. Sandcastles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandcastles start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandcastles


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Greenfinch in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Greenfinch, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenfinch self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greenfinch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenfinch start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfinch


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Upper Marcam House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Upper Marcam House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Upper Marcam House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Upper Marcam House is close to the beach. Upper Marcam House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Marcam House start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Marcam House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

 

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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