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 Dartview in South Town, Devon, South West England

3 Dartview, South Town

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Dartview self catering accommodation in South Town, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 3 Dartview start from £347 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 Dartview customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 Dartview


Sleeps 2 Games room 3 Dartview Customer Feedback and Reviews

Burton House in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Burton House, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Burton House self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burton House start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burton House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Tal-Y-Bont, Conwy, North Wales

The Cottage, Tal-Y-Bont

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Tal-Y-Bont, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Apple Tree Lodge in Swarland, Northumberland, North East England

Apple Tree Lodge, Swarland

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Apple Tree Lodge in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Apple Tree Lodge start from £405 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Scotts Hall Cottage in Minsmere, Suffolk, East England

Scotts Hall Cottage, Minsmere

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scotts Hall Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Scotts Hall Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scotts Hall Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


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

2 bedroom cottage in Altarnun, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Altarnun

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

2 bedroom holiday home, Bude

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 Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


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

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

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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