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 bedroom holiday home in Cannich, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Cannich

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £290 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bluebell Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bluebell Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Quarter Deck in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Quarter Deck, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Quarter Deck in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Quarter Deck is close to the beach. Prices at The Quarter Deck start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quarter Deck


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden

The Fishing Bothy in Jackfield, Shropshire, West England

The Fishing Bothy, Jackfield

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Fishing Bothy self catering accommodation in Jackfield, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Fishing Bothy start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fishing Bothy


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

15 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

15 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

15 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. Prices at 15 Dart Marina start from £899 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 15 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 15 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 15 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

6 Phoenix Building in Litton, North Yorkshire, North West England

6 Phoenix Building, Litton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

6 Phoenix Building self catering accommodation in Litton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Phoenix Building start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Phoenix Building


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Top Flat in Tighnabruaich, Isle of Bute, West Scotland

Top Flat, Tighnabruaich

Breaks in Isle of ButeWest Scotland

Top Flat self catering accommodation in Tighnabruaich, Isle of Bute sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Top Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Top Flat start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Flat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


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

Somerset Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Somerset Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Somerset Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Somerset Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Somerset Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Somerset Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Valentia Island does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentia Island start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing 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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