January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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
4 bedroom holiday home, Lessingham
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
4 bedroom holiday home in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £524 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home
Rosemary Cottage, Tavistock
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Rosemary Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rosemary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage
Isfryn, Caernarfon
Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales
Isfryn self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 21. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Isfryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Isfryn start from £780 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Isfryn
Heather Croft, Robin Hoods Bay
Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England
Heather Croft self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Heather Croft start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Croft
8 bedroom holiday home, Welshpool
Breaks in PowysMid Wales
8 bedroom holiday home in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 8 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 8 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 bedroom holiday home start from £1935 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 bedroom holiday home
Tigh Mhicil Thomáis, Cashel
Breaks in County GalwayIreland West
Tigh Mhicil Thomáis self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tigh Mhicil Thomáis start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Mhicil Thomáis
Waterville, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Waterville start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville
Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Solebay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Solebay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Solebay Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solebay Cottage
Millway Cottage, Southwold
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Millway Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millway Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Millway Cottage start from £580 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millway Cottage
Tyn Llidiart, Rhiwlas
Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales
Tyn Llidiart self catering accommodation in Rhiwlas, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tyn Llidiart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llidiart start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llidiart
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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