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

Atlantic Lodge in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic Lodge, Eyeries

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

4 bedroom cottage in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage 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. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Astee in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Astee, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Astee self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Astee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Astee start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Astee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Gurnard Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, South East England

Gurnard Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Gurnard Cottage self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gurnard Cottage is close to the beach. Gurnard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gurnard Cottage start from £311 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gurnard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Greystone in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Greystone, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greystone self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Greystone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystone start from £777 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Greystone customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Greystone


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Greystone Customer Feedback and Reviews

Southcliffe in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Southcliffe, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Southcliffe self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Southcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Southcliffe start from £589 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Games room

Harbour View Apartment in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Harbour View Apartment, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Harbour View Apartment self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Harbour View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harbour View Apartment start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour View Apartment


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

3 bedroom holiday home in Bideford, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home 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 . 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £420 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers is close to the beach. Prices at Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle in St Abbs, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle, St Abbs

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle self catering accommodation in St Abbs, Berwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tweed Apartment- Press Castle start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tweed Apartment- Press Castle


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

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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