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

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

2 bedroom bungalow in Dalwhinnie, Highlands, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in HighlandsHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £278 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Lands End, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Lands End

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Lochinver, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

1 bedroom cottage, Lochinver

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

1 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £328 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stone Wheel Cottage in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Stone Wheel Cottage, Hook Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Stone Wheel Cottage self catering accommodation in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Stone Wheel Cottage start from £814 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Wheel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Chapel Post House in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Chapel Post House, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Chapel Post House self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Old Chapel Post House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Chapel Post House start from £536 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Chapel Post House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Daffodil Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kilkieran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilkieran, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilkieran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkieran is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilkieran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkieran start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkieran


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Cefn Coch Isaf in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cefn Coch Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn Coch Isaf start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Coch Isaf


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lake View in Nafferton, East Yorkshire, North East England

Lake View, Nafferton

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Lake View self catering accommodation in Nafferton, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lake View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lake View start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


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

 

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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