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

1 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth 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 . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

The Mews in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Mews, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Mews in North East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mews start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mews


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Tyddyn in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Tyddyn, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Tyddyn self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tyddyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Cabin in Minnis Bay, Kent, South East England

The Cabin, Minnis Bay

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cabin self catering accommodation in Minnis Bay, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cabin start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cabin


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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: Garden . 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 £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Hobbiton in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Hobbiton, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Hobbiton in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hobbiton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hobbiton start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hobbiton


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Waterville start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Old Brewery Store in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Old Brewery Store, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Old Brewery Store self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Old Brewery Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Brewery Store start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Brewery Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Blair House in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Blair House, Dalbeattie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Blair House self catering accommodation in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Blair House start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blair House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Priests Leap Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Priests Leap Cottage, Ballylickey

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Priests Leap Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Priests Leap Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priests Leap Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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