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

Golf Club View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Golf Club View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Golf Club View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Golf Club View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf Club View start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandy Hill in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sandy Hill, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sandy Hill self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sandy Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandy Hill start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Hill


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

3 The Haven, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

3 The Haven in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 3 The Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 The Haven start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room

1 bedroom cottage in Taunton, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Taunton

Breaks in SomersetSouth 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 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £285 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Pasture Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pasture Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pasture Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pasture Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pasture Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom apartment in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. 2 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 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

Creag-na-Sanais in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Creag-na-Sanais, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Creag-na-Sanais self catering accommodation in Laggan, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Creag-na-Sanais start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creag-na-Sanais


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Owl Barn in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn in East England has a 4 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: Garden . Prices at Owl Barn start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Owl Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Owl Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Southdene in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Southdene, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Southdene self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Southdene start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southdene


Sleeps 6 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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