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

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This 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. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

Pentire Farm Wing in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Farm Wing, New Polzeath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Farm Wing self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pentire Farm Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Farm Wing start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Farm Wing


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Thellusson Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Thellusson Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Thellusson Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Thellusson Cottage is close to the beach. Thellusson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thellusson Cottage start from £459 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thellusson Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Newcastle in Irish Sea, County Down, Ireland-North

Newcastle, Irish Sea

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Newcastle self catering accommodation in Irish Sea, County Down sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Newcastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Newcastle start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newcastle


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ellie-Ann Cottage in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage, Gardenstown

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage self catering accommodation in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ellie-Ann Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ellie-Ann Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ellie-Ann Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cove Cottage in St Mawes, Cornwall, South West England

Cove Cottage, St Mawes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cove Cottage self catering accommodation in St Mawes, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cove Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Cove Cottage start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Hope Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Hope Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hope Cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Hope Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hope Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hope Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Wigwam in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Wigwam, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Wigwam in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . The Wigwam is close to the beach. Prices at The Wigwam start from £466 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wigwam


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Callow in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Callow, Lough Conn

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Callow self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Callow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callow start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callow


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballyhoura in Ballyhoura, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Ballyhoura, Ballyhoura

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Ballyhoura self catering accommodation in Ballyhoura, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyhoura start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyhoura


Sleeps 6 Golf close by 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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