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

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 £300 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

Swallows Barn in Cressbrook, Derbyshire, Central England

Swallows Barn, Cressbrook

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Swallows Barn self catering accommodation in Cressbrook, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Barn start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Dunfermline, Fife, Central Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Dunfermline

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 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 £345 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Amidships in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Amidships, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Amidships self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Amidships start from £613 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amidships


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Woodlands Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodlands Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Swallows Nest in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Swallows Nest, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallows Nest start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Glan-yr-Afon Cottage in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Glan-yr-Afon Cottage, Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Glan-yr-Afon Cottage self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd 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. Glan-yr-Afon Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glan-yr-Afon Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glan-yr-Afon Cottage


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

Gate House Annexe in Picklescott, Shropshire, West England

Gate House Annexe, Picklescott

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Gate House Annexe self catering accommodation in Picklescott, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gate House Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gate House Annexe start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gate House Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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