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

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

Tipperary in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Tipperary, Glen of Aherlow

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Tipperary self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tipperary start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tipperary


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Shooting Lodge with loch view in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Shooting Lodge with loch view does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shooting Lodge with loch view start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shooting Lodge with loch view


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Rosslare start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Fuchsia Cottage in Madron, Cornwall, South West England

Fuchsia Cottage, Madron

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Fuchsia Cottage self catering accommodation in Madron, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fuchsia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fuchsia Cottage start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Bramble Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Bramble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Bay View 51 in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

Bay View 51, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay View 51 self catering accommodation in Clovelly, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Bay View 51 start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View 51


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

Valentia Island in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Valentia Island

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Valentia Island start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Pimpernel in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Pimpernel, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pimpernel self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Pimpernel start from £450 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pimpernel


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

 

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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