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

3 bedroom cottage in Higher Clovelly, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Higher Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Agnes Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Mary Agnes Cottage, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mary Agnes Cottage self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Agnes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Agnes Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Agnes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home 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 holiday home is close to the beach. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bakers Cottage in Portknockie, Banffshire, East Scotland

Bakers Cottage, Portknockie

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Bakers Cottage self catering accommodation in Portknockie, Banffshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bakers Cottage start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bakers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bromholm Barn in Ridlington, Norfolk, East England

Bromholm Barn, Ridlington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bromholm Barn self catering accommodation in Ridlington, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bromholm Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bromholm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bromholm Barn start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bromholm Barn


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

3 bedroom cottage in Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Sidmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £600 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Fuchsia House in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Fuchsia House, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Fuchsia House self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle With History in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Castle With History, Kilmarnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Castle With History in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Castle With History does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle With History start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle With History


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Annagry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Annagry start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

2 bedroom cottage in Helston, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Helston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £285 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

 

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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