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

Dolfor in Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Dolfor, Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Dolfor self catering accommodation in Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dolfor start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolfor


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £845 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Seashell Cottage in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Seashell Cottage, Portessie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Seashell Cottage self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seashell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seashell Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £360 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cong in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cong start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

3 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

3 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 3 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 3 Dart Marina start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Old Beans Cottage in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Old Beans Cottage, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Beans Cottage self catering accommodation in Fakenham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Old Beans Cottage start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Beans Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Beans Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Old Beans Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Cottage in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Cottage, Llaneilian

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Herons in Byford, Herefordshire, West England

Herons, Byford

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Herons self catering accommodation in Byford, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Herons start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons


Sleeps 2 Garden 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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