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

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Dungarvan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan start from £305 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Old Stable in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Stable, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Stable self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Stable start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stable


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

1 bedroom holiday home in Fort William, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

1 bedroom holiday home, Fort William

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

1 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £334 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Udford House in Brougham, Cumbria, North West England

Udford House, Brougham

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Udford House self catering accommodation in Brougham, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Udford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Udford House start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Udford House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Blue Mackerel in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Mackerel, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Blue Mackerel self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blue Mackerel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Mackerel start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Mackerel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Royal Oak Cottage in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Royal Oak Cottage, Amlwch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Royal Oak Cottage in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Royal Oak Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Royal Oak Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Royal Oak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Peak Cottage in Hayfield, Derbyshire, Central England

Peak Cottage, Hayfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Peak Cottage self catering accommodation in Hayfield, Derbyshire 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. Prices at Peak Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Homestead in Hardraw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Homestead, Hardraw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Homestead self catering accommodation in Hardraw, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Homestead start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homestead


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bearwood Cottage in Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Bearwood Cottage, Pembridge

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bearwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembridge, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Bearwood Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bearwood Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bearwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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