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

Coombe Cottage in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, South West England

Coombe Cottage, Sydling St Nicholas

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Coombe Cottage self catering accommodation in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coombe Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coombe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bell Harbour is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bell Harbour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bell Harbour start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse in Hollacombe, Devon, South West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse, Hollacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Hollacombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Kilmore Quay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmore Quay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmore Quay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilmore Quay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilmore Quay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmore Quay start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore Quay


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ferndene Cottage in Scotton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ferndene Cottage, Scotton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ferndene Cottage self catering accommodation in Scotton, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ferndene Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferndene Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom apartment in Truro, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Truro

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2

Dobbins Den in Halgabron, Cornwall, South West England

Dobbins Den, Halgabron

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dobbins Den self catering accommodation in Halgabron, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dobbins Den does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dobbins Den start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dobbins Den


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge in Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge, Runswick Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge self catering accommodation in Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Large Country House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Temple Mews in Broadwell, Gloucestershire, South West England

Temple Mews, Broadwell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Temple Mews self catering accommodation in Broadwell, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Temple Mews start from £427 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Temple Mews


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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