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

2 Clancy Cottages in Kilkieran, County Galway, Ireland West

2 Clancy Cottages, Kilkieran

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

2 Clancy Cottages self catering accommodation in Kilkieran, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Clancy Cottages start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Clancy Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom holiday home in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, North East England

2 bedroom holiday home, Helmsley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

2 bedroom holiday home in North East 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Wharf Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wharf Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wharf Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Wharf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharf Cottage start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharf Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wynnville in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wynnville, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wynnville self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wynnville start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wynnville


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Mawr in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr, Llanuwchllyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr self catering accommodation in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ty Mawr start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hayloft in Tolpuddle, Dorset, South West England

The Hayloft, Tolpuddle

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Tolpuddle, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fintamara in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Fintamara, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Fintamara self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Fintamara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fintamara start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fintamara


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Lynher Cottage in Hatt, Cornwall, South West England

Lynher Cottage, Hatt

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lynher Cottage self catering accommodation in Hatt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lynher Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lynher Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Killala in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killala, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killala self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killala does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killala start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killala


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mansion with Swimming Pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Mansion with Swimming Pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Mansion with Swimming Pool self catering accommodation in Corran, Argyll sleeps 22. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Mansion with Swimming Pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mansion with Swimming Pool start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mansion with Swimming Pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

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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