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 Coach House in Kingsheanton, Devon, South West England

The Coach House, Kingsheanton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Coach House 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

Wethercote Cottage in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wethercote Cottage, Helmsley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wethercote Cottage self catering accommodation in Helmsley, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wethercote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wethercote Cottage start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wethercote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Angus Crescent in Ballachulish, Argyll, West Scotland

3 Angus Crescent, Ballachulish

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 Angus Crescent self catering accommodation in Ballachulish, Argyll sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 Angus Crescent does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Angus Crescent start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Angus Crescent


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Dunnamaggan in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Dunnamaggan, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Dunnamaggan self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunnamaggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunnamaggan start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunnamaggan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

6 Abbey Terrace in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

6 Abbey Terrace, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

6 Abbey Terrace self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Abbey Terrace start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Abbey Terrace


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in Crediton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home 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: Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by

2 bedroom cottage in Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

2 bedroom cottage, Lewes

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

2 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

The Old Carthouse in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Old Carthouse, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Old Carthouse self catering accommodation in Narberth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Carthouse start from £652 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Carthouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Gramerci in Cubert, Cornwall, South West England

Gramerci, Cubert

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Gramerci self catering accommodation in Cubert, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Gramerci start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gramerci


Sleeps 4 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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