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

Prus Cottage in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Prus Cottage, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Prus Cottage self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Prus Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prus Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

2 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

4 bedroom lodge in Camborne, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom lodge, Camborne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 4 bedroom luxury lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom lodge is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom lodge start from £910 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

Lilians Retreat in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Lilians Retreat, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lilians Retreat self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lilians Retreat start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilians Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rosmuc Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

Rosmuc Cottage, Rosmuc

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rosmuc Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Braydeston Cottage in Brundall, Norfolk, East England

Braydeston Cottage, Brundall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Braydeston Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Braydeston Cottage start from £587 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Braydeston Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Braydeston Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Braydeston Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Embleton in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Embleton, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Embleton in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Embleton is close to the beach. Prices at Embleton start from £697 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Embleton


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Borris in Blackstairs Mountains, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Borris, Blackstairs Mountains

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Borris self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Carlow sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Borris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borris start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borris


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by

77/78 Aird in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

77/78 Aird, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

77/78 Aird self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 77/78 Aird start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 77/78 Aird


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Katies Cottage in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

Katies Cottage, Kilrush

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Katies Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Katies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Katies Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Katies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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