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

3 bedroom cottage in Bampton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Easy walking close by

Lletyr Bugail in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Lletyr Bugail, Dolgellau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Lletyr Bugail in North Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lletyr Bugail start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lletyr Bugail


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Swaleview Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swaleview Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swaleview Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swaleview Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swaleview Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

2 South Milton Cottages in Stairhaven, Scotland,

2 South Milton Cottages, Stairhaven

Breaks in Scotland

2 South Milton Cottages self catering accommodation in Stairhaven, Scotland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 South Milton Cottages start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 South Milton Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyhoura in Ballyhoura, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Ballyhoura, Ballyhoura

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Ballyhoura self catering accommodation in Ballyhoura, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyhoura start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyhoura


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Luxury self catering

3 bedroom holiday home in Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Newton Stewart

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £375 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Rowan Tree Cottage in Old Glossop, Derbyshire, Central England

Rowan Tree Cottage, Old Glossop

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rowan Tree Cottage in Central 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: Garden . Prices at Rowan Tree Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

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

Siren in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Siren, Bull Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Siren self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Siren is close to the beach. Prices at Siren start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Siren


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

The Carthouse in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Carthouse, Shorwell

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Carthouse self catering accommodation in Shorwell, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Carthouse start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Carthouse


Sleeps 4 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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