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

Somerset Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Somerset Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Somerset Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Somerset Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Somerset Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Somerset Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tyn Llwyn in Eisingrug, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyn Llwyn, Eisingrug

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyn Llwyn self catering accommodation in Eisingrug, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tyn Llwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llwyn start from £458 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llwyn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

16th Century Castle in Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, East Scotland

16th Century Castle, Grantown-on-Spey

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

16th Century Castle in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 16th Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16th Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16th Century Castle


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Little Domum in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Little Domum, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Domum in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Domum is close to the beach. Little Domum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Domum start from £495 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Domum


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

Eglwys St Cynfil in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Eglwys St Cynfil, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Eglwys St Cynfil self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Eglwys St Cynfil start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eglwys St Cynfil


Sleeps 6 Garden

Rosmuc Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

Rosmuc Cottage, Rosmuc

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rosmuc Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

37 Rossdara in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

37 Rossdara, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

37 Rossdara self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 37 Rossdara start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 37 Rossdara


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coxswains Watch in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coxswains Watch, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coxswains Watch self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Coxswains Watch is close to the beach. Prices at Coxswains Watch start from £670 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coxswains Watch customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coxswains Watch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Coxswains Watch Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Widemouth Bay

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 cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden

2 Armada Apartments in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

2 Armada Apartments, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Armada Apartments self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Armada Apartments is close to the beach. 2 Armada Apartments does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Armada Apartments start from £374 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Armada Apartments


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

 

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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