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

Wee House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Wee House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wee House in East 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 . Wee House is close to the beach. Prices at Wee House start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wee House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

The Farthings in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Farthings, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Farthings self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Farthings start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farthings


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 bedroom holiday home in Stowmarket, Suffolk, East England

1 bedroom holiday home, Stowmarket

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 bedroom holiday home in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £410 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom holiday home in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 4 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £730 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Cannich, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Cannich

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 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 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Winterhope Farm Cottage in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Winterhope Farm Cottage, Lockerbie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Winterhope Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Winterhope Farm Cottage start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Winterhope Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

5 bedroom cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . 5 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £655 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballacolla in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Ballacolla, Slieve Bloom Mountains

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Ballacolla self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballacolla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballacolla start from £219 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballacolla


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in Nether Stowey, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Nether Stowey

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £540 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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