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

Rickyard Cottage in Leighton, Shropshire, West England

Rickyard Cottage, Leighton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rickyard Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rickyard Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rickyard Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Somerton, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Somerton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Ballina in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Ballina, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Fishing close by Golf close by

1 bedroom cottage in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 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 Internet WIFI available

Shoreside Cottage in Burnmouth, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Shoreside Cottage, Burnmouth

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

Shoreside Cottage self catering accommodation in Burnmouth, East Lothian sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Shoreside Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shoreside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sleepy Hollow in Jackfield, Shropshire, West England

Sleepy Hollow, Jackfield

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sleepy Hollow self catering accommodation in Jackfield, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sleepy Hollow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sleepy Hollow start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sleepy Hollow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain Views in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mountain Views, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mountain Views self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain Views start from £602 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Views


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Portreath

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 Swimming Pool Hot Tub . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Hot tub

The Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ebberston, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Marys House in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Marys House, Kilchoan

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Marys House self catering accommodation in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Marys House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Marys House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marys House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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