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

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 34. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £1041 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Cariad Cottage in Llangattock, Powys, Mid Wales

Cariad Cottage, Llangattock

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cariad Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangattock, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cariad Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cariad Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cariad Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beachcomber Cottage in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Beachcomber Cottage, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Beachcomber Cottage self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beachcomber Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachcomber Cottage start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcomber Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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: Detached . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

2 bedroom cottage in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Beech Yard Cottage in Tomintoul, Morayshire, East Scotland

Beech Yard Cottage, Tomintoul

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Beech Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Tomintoul, Morayshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beech Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Yard Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Yard Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stables, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stables self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Shoe Cottage in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Shoe Cottage, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shoe Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Shoe Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shoe Cottage start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shoe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shoe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Shoe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Bull Box in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Bull Box, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bull Box self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Bull Box does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bull Box start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Box


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Poplar Cottage in Halesworth, Suffolk, East England

Poplar Cottage, Halesworth

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Poplar Cottage 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 . Prices at Poplar Cottage start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poplar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

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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