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

Islwyn in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Islwyn, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Islwyn self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Islwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Islwyn start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Islwyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Lavender Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

The Old House in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Old House, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Old House self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Doonbeg start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

31 Crowthers Hill in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

31 Crowthers Hill, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

31 Crowthers Hill self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 3. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 31 Crowthers Hill start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 31 Crowthers Hill


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner Games room

2 bedroom cottage in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £455 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

The Gatehouse in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Gatehouse, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Gatehouse self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Gatehouse start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gatehouse


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Wychwood in Grosmont, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wychwood, Grosmont

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wychwood self catering accommodation in Grosmont, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Wychwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wychwood start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wychwood


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

Lammermuir Cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Lammermuir Cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

Lammermuir Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunbar, East Lothian sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lammermuir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lammermuir Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lammermuir Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom apartment in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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