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

The Annexe in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

The Annexe, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Annexe in South West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Annexe start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bushmills start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Old Watchmakers Shop in Cropton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop, Cropton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop self catering accommodation in Cropton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Watchmakers Shop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Watchmakers Shop start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Watchmakers Shop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clair House 1 in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Clair House 1, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Clair House 1 self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Clair House 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clair House 1 start from £189 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clair House 1


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Burrs Cottage in Great Hucklow, Derbyshire, Central England

Burrs Cottage, Great Hucklow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Burrs Cottage in Central 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 . It also has Internet access. Burrs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burrs Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burrs Cottage


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

Honeysuckle Lodge in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Honeysuckle Lodge, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Honeysuckle Lodge self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Widemouth Bay

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 luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . 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 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Mostyn House in Denbigh, Conwy, North Wales

Mostyn House, Denbigh

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mostyn House self catering accommodation in Denbigh, Conwy sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mostyn House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mostyn House


Sleeps 8 Garden

Distillery Cottage in Aberlour, Morayshire, East Scotland

Distillery Cottage, Aberlour

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Distillery Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberlour, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Distillery Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Distillery Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Distillery Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mill Cottage in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mill Cottage, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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