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

Wreay Mansions in Watermillock, Cumbria, North West England

Wreay Mansions, Watermillock

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wreay Mansions self catering accommodation in Watermillock, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Wreay Mansions start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wreay Mansions


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Oyster Catcher in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Oyster Catcher, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Oyster Catcher self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oyster Catcher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Catcher start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Catcher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Stables in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

The Stables, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Stables 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 . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Foxhill Barn Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Foxhill Barn Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Foxhill Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Foxhill Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxhill Barn Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxhill Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Tara House in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Tara House, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Tara House self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tara House start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft Cottage in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Hayloft Cottage, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Hayloft Cottage in South West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Clover Cottage in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Clover Cottage, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Clover Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clover Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

The Mates House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Mates House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Mates House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mates House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mates House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Mates House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Mates House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Mates House Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth 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: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding 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 £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Mountain View in Falcarragh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Falcarragh

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Falcarragh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden 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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