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

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

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ballycroy start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

3 bedroom holiday home in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £570 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cartmel Cottage in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cartmel Cottage, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cartmel Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cartmel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cartmel Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cartmel Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ship Inn in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ship Inn, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ship Inn self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 34. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ship Inn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ship Inn start from £1499 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ship Inn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Blue Ball in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Blue Ball, Tullamore

Breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Blue Ball self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Blue Ball does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Ball start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Ball


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Butterwick in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Butterwick, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Butterwick in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Butterwick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Butterwick start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterwick


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Stable in Marstow, Herefordshire, West England

The Stable, Marstow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Marstow, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Distillery Cottage in Aberlour, Morayshire, East Scotland

Distillery Cottage, Aberlour

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Distillery Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberlour, Morayshire 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. Distillery Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Distillery Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Distillery Cottage


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

2 bedroom cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 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. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £495 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 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

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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