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

Nells Cottage in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland South

Nells Cottage, Stradbally

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Nells Cottage self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nells Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

1 bedroom holiday home, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England 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 . 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 £420 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 Luxury self catering

11 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 11 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Hamstone Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Hamstone Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Hamstone Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 Hamstone Court is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Hamstone Court start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hamstone Court


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Twt in Llywernog, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Ty Twt, Llywernog

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Llywernog, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ty Twt start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coastal Lodge in St Teath, Cornwall, South West England

The Coastal Lodge, St Teath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coastal Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coastal Lodge start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coastal Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

3 bedroom holiday home in Oban, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . 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 £349 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Luxury self catering

9 Prospect House in Hallsands, Devon, South West England

9 Prospect House, Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

9 Prospect House self catering accommodation in Hallsands, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 9 Prospect House start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Prospect House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

 

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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