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

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Barn in Chirk, Shropshire, West England

The Barn, Chirk

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Chirk, Shropshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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 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. 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 £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom apartment in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Sea Lodge in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sea Lodge, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sea Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge 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. Sea Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Sea Lodge start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Sea Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Low Field House in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Low Field House, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Low Field House self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Low Field House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Field House start from £534 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Field House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Railway Cottages in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

3 Railway Cottages, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

3 Railway Cottages self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 Railway Cottages start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Railway Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Little Tern in Orford Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Little Tern, Orford Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Tern in East England has a 3 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Little Tern is close to the beach. Little Tern does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Tern start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Tern


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Chalet in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Chalet, Fishbourne

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Chalet start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


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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