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

Mellondale Bungalow in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Mellondale Bungalow, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Mellondale Bungalow self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mellondale Bungalow start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mellondale Bungalow


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom apartment in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Hartcliffe View in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire, Central England

Hartcliffe View, Millhouse Green

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Hartcliffe View self catering accommodation in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Hartcliffe View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hartcliffe View start from £839 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartcliffe View


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor


Sleeps 6 Garden

Poppy Cottage in Powburn, Northumberland, North East England

Poppy Cottage, Powburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Powburn, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Badgers Brook in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Badgers Brook, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Badgers Brook in South Wales 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. Badgers Brook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badgers Brook start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Brook


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bowness in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Bowness, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bowness in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bowness does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bowness start from £502 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bowness


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Casatara 2 in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Casatara 2, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Casatara 2 self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Casatara 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Casatara 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Casatara 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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