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

The Stables in St Weonards, Herefordshire, West England

The Stables, St Weonards

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Stables self catering accommodation in St Weonards, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Barnstaple

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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

River Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

River Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

3 bedroom bungalow in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom bungalow is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £320 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Bobs Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Bobs Cottage, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Bobs Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bobs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bobs Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bobs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sutton House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sutton House, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House


Sleeps 2 Garden

9 Ravens Point Cottage in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage, Curracloe

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Ravens Point Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Ravens Point Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Appletree Cottage in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Appletree Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Appletree Cottage is close to the beach. Appletree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £387 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Appletree Cottage


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

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Linhaye in St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

The Linhaye, St Kew

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Linhaye self catering accommodation in St Kew, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Linhaye start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linhaye


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden

 

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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