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

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Ballycastle start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Ideal for a romantic break

2 bedroom cottage in Lochinver, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Lochinver

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £227 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 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cwmporthman Farm Cottage in Blaenporth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Cwmporthman Farm Cottage, Blaenporth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Cwmporthman Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Blaenporth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cwmporthman Farm Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwmporthman Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Laurels in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

The Laurels, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Laurels in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Laurels start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Laurels customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Laurels


Sleeps 6 Garden The Laurels Customer Feedback and Reviews

Woodlands in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodlands, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Woodlands start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable 2 in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Stable 2, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Stable 2 in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable 2 start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Stable in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stable, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Luxury self catering

Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well) in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well), Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well) self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well) start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well)


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

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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