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

The Old Post Office in Santon Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Post Office, Santon Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Santon Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Post Office start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kingfisher Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Kingfisher Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Kingfisher Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kingfisher Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Plas Bach in Aberporth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plas Bach, Aberporth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plas Bach self catering accommodation in Aberporth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Plas Bach is close to the beach. Prices at Plas Bach start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plas Bach


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Easy walking close by

Castle Croft in Praa Sands, Cornwall, South West England

Castle Croft, Praa Sands

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Castle Croft self catering accommodation in Praa Sands, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castle Croft is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Castle Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Croft start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Croft


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dovecote Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Dovecote Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Dovecote Cottage self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dovecote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dovecote Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Barn at Goosetree Farm in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn at Goosetree Farm, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn at Goosetree Farm self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire 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. Prices at The Barn at Goosetree Farm start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Goosetree Farm


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

5 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 5 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £595 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

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 3. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Bumblebee Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Bumblebee Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bumblebee Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Bumblebee Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Bumblebee Cottage start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bumblebee Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bumblebee Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Bumblebee Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Renvyle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Renvyle start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

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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