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

West Saunton Barn in Braunton, Devon, South West England

West Saunton Barn, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

West Saunton Barn in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. West Saunton Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . West Saunton Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Saunton Barn start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Saunton Barn


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Inis Cealtra in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Inis Cealtra, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Inis Cealtra self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Inis Cealtra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inis Cealtra start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inis Cealtra


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom holiday home in Fort William, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Fort William

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £499 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Kilshanny in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Ennistymon

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Ennistymon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilshanny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilshanny start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Barn Cottage in Peak Forest, Derbyshire, Central England

Barn Cottage, Peak Forest

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Peak Forest, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

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

2 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Quayside View in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Quayside View, Gloucester

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Quayside View self catering accommodation in Gloucester, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Quayside View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside View


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Sunnyside Cottage in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Hogsthorpe

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Slingsby, Vale of York, North East England

Kates Cottage, Slingsby

Breaks in Vale of YorkNorth East England

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Slingsby, Vale of York sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

 

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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