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 Loft in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

The Loft, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Loft self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Loft start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Annex- Creeds Cottage in Brampton, Suffolk, East England

The Annex- Creeds Cottage, Brampton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Annex- Creeds Cottage self catering accommodation in Brampton, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Annex- Creeds Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annex- Creeds Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Mitchelstown in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mitchelstown, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mitchelstown self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mitchelstown start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mitchelstown


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Large Country House in Clachan, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Clachan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Clachan, Argyll sleeps 26. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bridge View in Bere Ferrers, Devon, South West England

Bridge View, Bere Ferrers

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bridge View self catering accommodation in Bere Ferrers, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bridge View start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Bunacurry in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bunacurry, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bunacurry self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bunacurry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bunacurry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunacurry start from £573 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunacurry


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage 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 . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

An Lisin in Ring, County Waterford, Ireland South

An Lisin, Ring

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

An Lisin self catering accommodation in Ring, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . An Lisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lisin start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lisin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Cow Byre Cottage in Charlton, Wiltshire, South West England

Cow Byre Cottage, Charlton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Cow Byre Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlton, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cow Byre Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cow Byre Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Fairway Cottage in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Fairway Cottage, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairway Cottage in South West England has a 3 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 . Fairway Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Fairway Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach 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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