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

Granary Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Granary Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Beach House 2 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 2, Portnoo

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 2 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Renvyle Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Renvyle Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Renvyle Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Renvyle Cottage start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom holiday home in Instow, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £655 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £270 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lower Barn Cottage in Winson, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lower Barn Cottage, Winson

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lower Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Winson, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lower Barn Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Skull in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skull, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skull self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skull is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Skull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skull start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skull


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

Callanish in Benderloch, Argyll, West Scotland

Callanish, Benderloch

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Callanish self catering accommodation in Benderloch, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Callanish does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callanish start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callanish


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodcroft Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodcroft Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodcroft Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Woodcroft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodcroft Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodcroft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Fuchsia House in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Fuchsia House, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Fuchsia House self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia House


Sleeps 8 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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