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

Rathnure in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rathnure, Blackstairs Mountains

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rathnure self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Rathnure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathnure start from £214 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathnure


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

2 Port View Terrace in Landrake, Cornwall, South West England

2 Port View Terrace, Landrake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 Port View Terrace self catering accommodation in Landrake, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Port View Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Port View Terrace start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Port View Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Sea Views Cottage in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sea Views Cottage, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sea Views Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sea Views Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Views Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Views Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Criffel View in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Criffel View, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Criffel View self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Criffel View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Criffel View start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Criffel View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Looe, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Looe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden

No 1 Low Hall Cottages in Scalby, North Yorkshire, North East England

No 1 Low Hall Cottages, Scalby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

No 1 Low Hall Cottages 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 . No 1 Low Hall Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 Low Hall Cottages start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Low Hall Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. 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 £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, 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 . Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Donegal Town in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Donegal Town, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Donegal Town self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Donegal Town is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Donegal Town start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Donegal Town


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach 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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