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 cottage in Williton, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Williton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom 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 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 £370 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

Castle Cliff in Anstruther, Fife, Central Scotland

Castle Cliff, Anstruther

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Castle Cliff self catering accommodation in Anstruther, Fife sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Castle Cliff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Cliff start from £437 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Cliff


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tan y Bryn in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tan y Bryn, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tan y Bryn self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tan y Bryn start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tan y Bryn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cider House in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, West England

Cider House, Cleobury Mortimer

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cider House in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cider House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

4 bedroom holiday home in Looe, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Looe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £645 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Cobblers Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cobblers Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cobblers Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Cobblers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobblers Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobblers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

1 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £235 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Ullapool, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Ullapool

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £615 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


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

The Linhay in Washfield, Devon, South West England

The Linhay, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Linhay in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Linhay start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linhay


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

 

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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