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

Walshs Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Walshs Cottage, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Walshs Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Walshs Cottage start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walshs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Foxglove Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Foxglove Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Foxglove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Beachside in Sandbanks, Dorset, South West England

Beachside, Sandbanks

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Beachside self catering accommodation in Sandbanks, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beachside start from £559 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside


Sleeps 8 Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Crediton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Crediton

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 Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by

Daffodil Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage in North East 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 . 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 £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Holly Bush in Luntley, Herefordshire, West England

Holly Bush, Luntley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Holly Bush in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Holly Bush start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Bush


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mariners in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Mariners, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Mariners self catering accommodation in Lynmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mariners is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mariners start from £483 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mariners


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Shunting Cottage in Acklington, Northumberland, North East England

Shunting Cottage, Acklington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Shunting Cottage self catering accommodation in Acklington, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Shunting Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shunting Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shunting Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lahinch in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

Crych Du in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Crych Du, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Crych Du self catering accommodation in Llanwrthwl, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crych Du start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crych Du


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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