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

The Bolthole in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Bolthole, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Bolthole 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. The Bolthole is close to the beach. Prices at The Bolthole start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bolthole


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Eadan in Cornamona, County Galway, Ireland West

Eadan, Cornamona

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Eadan self catering accommodation in Cornamona, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eadan start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eadan


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Doodles in Gorran, Cornwall, South West England

Doodles, Gorran

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Doodles self catering accommodation in Gorran, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Doodles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doodles start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doodles


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom apartment in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ty Cerrig in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Cerrig, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Cerrig self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Cerrig start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cerrig


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lidwells Coach House in Goudhurst, Kent, South East England

Lidwells Coach House, Goudhurst

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Lidwells Coach House self catering accommodation in Goudhurst, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lidwells Coach House start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lidwells Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

1 bedroom holiday home in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


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

Yew Tree Cottage in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

Yew Tree Cottage, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Yew Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yew Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yew Tree Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pool House in Whitton, Shropshire, West England

Pool House, Whitton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Pool House self catering accommodation in Whitton, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Activities close by include fishing . Pool House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pool House start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pool House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Old Laundry in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Old Laundry, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Old Laundry self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Laundry start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Laundry


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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