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

Kilcar in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kilcar, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kilcar self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcar is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilcar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcar start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcar


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Ardgroom in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ardgroom, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ardgroom self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardgroom is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardgroom start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardgroom


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Widecombe-In-The-Moor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 bedroom holiday home in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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. 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £410 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


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

Overmoor in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Overmoor, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Overmoor self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Overmoor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Overmoor start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Overmoor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bleng Barn Cottage in Gosforth, Cumbria, North West England

Bleng Barn Cottage, Gosforth

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bleng Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Gosforth, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bleng Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bleng Barn Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bleng Barn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ash Cottage in Penysarn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ash Cottage, Penysarn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ash Cottage self catering accommodation in Penysarn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ash Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Holly Cottage in Balcombe, West Sussex, South East England

Holly Cottage, Balcombe

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Balcombe, West Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Holly Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Aberfeldy Holiday House in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Aberfeldy Holiday House, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Aberfeldy Holiday House self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aberfeldy Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aberfeldy Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Arnside, Cumbria, North West England

Mountain View, Arnside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Arnside, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mountain View start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available

 

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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