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

Huey in Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Huey, Herniss

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Huey self catering accommodation in Herniss, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Huey start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Huey


Sleeps 2

Mayobridge in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mayobridge start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Cherkaby Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Cherkaby Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cherkaby Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cherkaby Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherkaby Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

North Inn Cottage in Delabole, Cornwall, South West England

North Inn Cottage, Delabole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

North Inn Cottage self catering accommodation in Delabole, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at North Inn Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Inn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gairha Cottage in Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gairha Cottage, Ballyduff

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gairha Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyduff, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Gairha Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gairha Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gairha Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Sol Backen in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sol Backen, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sol Backen in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sol Backen is close to the beach. Prices at Sol Backen start from £858 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sol Backen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seaside Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Seaside Cottage, Narin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

2 bedroom holiday home, Brixham

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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


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

Heather Hill in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Heather Hill, Blackwater

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Heather Hill self catering accommodation in Blackwater, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Heather Hill start from £433 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Hill


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sixteenth Century Castle in Selkirk, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Sixteenth Century Castle, Selkirk

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Sixteenth Century Castle self catering accommodation in Selkirk, Berwickshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sixteenth Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sixteenth Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sixteenth Century Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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