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

2 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 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: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hatikva in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hatikva, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hatikva self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hatikva start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hatikva


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ballylaneen in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballylaneen, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballylaneen self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylaneen is close to the beach. Ballylaneen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylaneen start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylaneen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Ivy House in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ivy House, Boyle

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Boyle, County Roscommon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ivy House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Bow, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

New Lodge in Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

New Lodge, Penrith

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

New Lodge self catering accommodation in Penrith, Cumbria sleeps 8. This Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at New Lodge start from £1006 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Lodge


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clifden start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom apartment in Bovey Tracey, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Bovey Tracey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Achnandarach Lodge in Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, Scottish Highlands

Achnandarach Lodge, Kyle of Lochalsh

Breaks in Inverness-shireScottish Highlands

Achnandarach Lodge self catering accommodation in Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Achnandarach Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Achnandarach Lodge start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achnandarach Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Higher Ash Barn in Ash, Devon, South West England

Higher Ash Barn, Ash

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Higher Ash Barn self catering accommodation in Ash, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Higher Ash Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Higher Ash Barn start from £490 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Higher Ash Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Higher Ash Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room Higher Ash Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

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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