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

2 bedroom apartment in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

2 bedroom holiday home in Brechin, Angus, East Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Brechin

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in East Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £419 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Garden Open fire or wood burner

Trevalley House in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Trevalley House, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevalley House in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Trevalley House is close to the beach. Prices at Trevalley House start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevalley House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Mill Cottage in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Mill Cottage, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Grimes Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grimes Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grimes Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grimes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grimes Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grimes Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Drapery in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Drapery, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Drapery self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Drapery start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Drapery


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Viewfield in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Viewfield, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Viewfield self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Viewfield start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viewfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Athy in Barrow Valley, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Athy, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Athy self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kildare sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Athy start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athy


Sleeps 10 or more

Flat 3 TheSalcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 3 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 3 TheSalcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 3 TheSalcombe is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 3 TheSalcombe start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 3 TheSalcombe customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 3 TheSalcombe


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room Flat 3 TheSalcombe Customer Feedback and Reviews

Drumcliffe in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Drumcliffe, Benbulben

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

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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