January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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, 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
Historic Castle by Arbroath, Arbroath
Breaks in AngusEast Scotland
Historic Castle by Arbroath self catering accommodation in Arbroath, Angus sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Historic Castle by Arbroath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Historic Castle by Arbroath start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Castle by Arbroath
2 bedroom cottage, Appledore
Breaks in DevonSouth 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 . 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 £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage
6 bedroom holiday home, Beaminster
Breaks in DorsetSouth West England
6 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 6 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 bedroom holiday home start from £1140 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom holiday home
6 bedroom holiday home, Bude
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
6 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 6 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 6 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 bedroom holiday home start from £1285 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom holiday home
Ballyglunin, Athey
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin
Ardwyn, Criccieth
Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales
Ardwyn self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ardwyn start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardwyn
Bay House, Dartmouth
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Bay House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bay House is close to the beach. Prices at Bay House start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay House
Curlew Barn, Ipstones
Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England
Curlew Barn self catering accommodation in Ipstones, Staffordshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Prices at Curlew Barn start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Barn
Mountain Cottage, Glencar
Breaks in County KerryIreland South
Mountain Cottage self catering accommodation in Glencar, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mountain Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Cottage
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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