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

Hendre House Barn in Abergynolowyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hendre House Barn, Abergynolowyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hendre House Barn self catering accommodation in Abergynolowyn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hendre House Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre House Barn start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre House Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

1 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

Craiglure in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Craiglure, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Craiglure self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Craiglure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craiglure start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craiglure


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Daffodil Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

South Corner in Instow, Devon, South West England

South Corner, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

South Corner in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . South Corner is close to the beach. South Corner does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Corner start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Corner


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

3 bedroom holiday home in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by Garden

Coombe House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coombe House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coombe House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Coombe House is close to the beach. Prices at Coombe House start from £739 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coombe House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coombe House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room Coombe House Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom holiday home in Newton Ferrers, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Newton Ferrers

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 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 £455 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Luxury self catering

3 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 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 £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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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