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

Bryn Coed Cottage in Pentre Berw, Flintshire, North Wales

Bryn Coed Cottage, Pentre Berw

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Bryn Coed Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentre Berw, Flintshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Bryn Coed Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Coed Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Coed Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Sandpiper in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sandpiper, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sandpiper self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sandpiper does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandpiper start from £651 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

4 bedroom holiday home in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, Moffat

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £545 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

7 Riverside Wharf in Kingswear, Devon, South West England

7 Riverside Wharf, Kingswear

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Riverside Wharf self catering accommodation in Kingswear, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 7 Riverside Wharf start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Riverside Wharf


Sleeps 4 Games room

Gordons House in Andover, Hampshire, South East England

Gordons House, Andover

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Gordons House self catering accommodation in Andover, Hampshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gordons House start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gordons House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom holiday home in Broadclyst, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Broadclyst

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

1 bedroom holiday home in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 bedroom holiday home, Helmsley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 bedroom holiday home in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £270 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Glen Dessary in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Glen Dessary, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Glen Dessary self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Glen Dessary start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Dessary


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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