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

Orchard Brae in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Orchard Brae, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Orchard Brae self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Brae is close to the beach. Prices at Orchard Brae start from £623 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Brae


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

Eastburn Cottage in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire, North East England

Eastburn Cottage, Newbiggin

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Eastburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eastburn Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastburn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Barn, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Barn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn start from £830 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 bedroom cottage in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 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 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Copper Cottage in Riccall , North Yorkshire, North East England

Copper Cottage, Riccall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Copper Cottage in North East England 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: Detached Garden . Copper Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Copper Cottage start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Alfies Place in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Alfies Place, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Alfies Place self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Alfies Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alfies Place start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alfies Place


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Little Hatch in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Little Hatch, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Hatch in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Hatch is close to the beach. Prices at Little Hatch start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Hatch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Low Scathwaite in Greenodd, Cumbria, North West England

Low Scathwaite, Greenodd

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Scathwaite self catering accommodation in Greenodd, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Low Scathwaite start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Scathwaite


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

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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