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

4 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £540 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


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

Red Kites Retreat in Eglwysbach, Conwy, North Wales

Red Kites Retreat, Eglwysbach

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Red Kites Retreat in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Red Kites Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Red Kites Retreat start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Red Kites Retreat


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

Pier View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Pier View, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pier View in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Pier View is close to the beach. Prices at Pier View start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pier View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Highbury in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Highbury, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highbury self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Highbury start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbury


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Port Issac, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Port Issac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Widemouth Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Frome St Quintin, Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Frome St Quintin

Breaks in DorsetSouth 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 . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Tigh Na Drochaid in Port Appin, Argyll, West Scotland

Tigh Na Drochaid, Port Appin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Tigh Na Drochaid self catering accommodation in Port Appin, Argyll sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tigh Na Drochaid does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tigh Na Drochaid start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Na Drochaid


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

Millstone Cottage in Thornton Watlass , North Yorkshire, North East England

Millstone Cottage, Thornton Watlass

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Millstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornton Watlass , North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstone Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ivy House in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland West

Ivy House, Loughrea

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Loughrea, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy House start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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