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

Ty Mawr in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Mawr start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lahinch in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

Castle Lane House in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Lane House, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Lane House self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Castle Lane House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Lane House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Games room

The Barn at Daldorch in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch, Mauchline

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch self catering accommodation in Mauchline, Ayrshire 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. Activities close by include fishing . The Barn at Daldorch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn at Daldorch start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Daldorch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Freshford in Mayors Avenue, Devon, South West England

Freshford, Mayors Avenue

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Freshford self catering accommodation in Mayors Avenue, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Freshford start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Freshford


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Games room

Lower Garrick in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Lower Garrick, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lower Garrick self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Lower Garrick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Garrick start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Garrick


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 34. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £1041 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Flat 4, The Salcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 4, The Salcombe, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 4, The Salcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Flat 4, The Salcombe is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 4, The Salcombe start from £678 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 4, The Salcombe


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Games room

3 Little Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

3 Little Beach, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Little Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 Little Beach is close to the beach. 3 Little Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Little Beach start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Little Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, East England

3 bedroom holiday home, Sutton on Sea

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

3 bedroom holiday home in East England 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £495 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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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