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

Pilots House in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Pilots House, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pilots 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 . Pilots House is close to the beach. Prices at Pilots House start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilots House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £250 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Old Dairy in Gainford, County Durham, North East England

The Old Dairy, Gainford

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Gainford, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . The Old Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lettermullen in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermullen, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermullen self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lettermullen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lettermullen start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermullen


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

The Tides in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Tides, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Tides in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. The Tides is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Tides start from £744 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tides


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Storws Las in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Storws Las, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Storws Las self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Storws Las does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Storws Las start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Storws Las


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mullach in Ardfern, Argyll, West Scotland

Mullach, Ardfern

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Mullach self catering accommodation in Ardfern, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Mullach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mullach start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Conart Cottage in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Conart Cottage, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Conart Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlestown, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Conart Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Conart Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Afon Menai in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Afon Menai, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Afon Menai self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Afon Menai start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Afon Menai


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Watermill Studio Cottage in Afonwen, Flintshire, North Wales

Watermill Studio Cottage, Afonwen

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Watermill Studio Cottage self catering accommodation in Afonwen, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Watermill Studio Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Watermill Studio Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Watermill Studio Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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