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

31 Plantation Avenue in Arnside, Cumbria, North West England

31 Plantation Avenue, Arnside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

31 Plantation Avenue self catering accommodation in Arnside, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 31 Plantation Avenue does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 31 Plantation Avenue start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 31 Plantation Avenue


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cock Rock in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cock Rock is close to the beach. Cock Rock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock start from £1675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


Open fire or wood burner

The Linhay in Washfield, Devon, South West England

The Linhay, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Linhay in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Linhay start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linhay


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Ash Lodge in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Ash Lodge, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ash Lodge self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Ash Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Lodge start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Yr Hen Ysgol in Prenteg, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol, Prenteg

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol self catering accommodation in Prenteg, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Yr Hen Ysgol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Ysgol start from £428 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Ysgol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverside Walk in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Riverside Walk, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Riverside Walk self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Riverside Walk start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Walk


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Lochside Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lochside Cottage start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lochside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This 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 £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

1 bedroom apartment in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment, Edinburgh

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £292 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

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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