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

Flat 22 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 22 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 22 Clifton Court start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 22 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

3 bedroom holiday home in Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Kyle of Lochalsh

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £400 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Pandy Uchaf in Dolserau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pandy Uchaf, Dolserau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pandy Uchaf self catering accommodation in Dolserau, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pandy Uchaf start from £432 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pandy Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyduff in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. 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 cottage is close to the beach. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £455 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


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

The Old Smithy in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Smithy, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Smithy self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Smithy start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Smithy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunnyside Cottage in Laxfield, Suffolk, East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Laxfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Laxfield, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tinahely is close to the beach. Prices at Tinahely start from £206 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Whitehead in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Whitehead, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Whitehead self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Whitehead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitehead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitehead start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitehead


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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