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

2 bedroom holiday home in Tomintoul, Morayshire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Tomintoul

Breaks in MorayshireHighlands 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £525 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Enlli in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Enlli, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Enlli in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Enlli does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enlli start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enlli


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Tyn Y Coed Cottage in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyn Y Coed Cottage, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyn Y Coed Cottage self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tyn Y Coed Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Y Coed Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Halford Hill in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Halford Hill, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Halford Hill self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Halford Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Halford Hill start from £610 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halford Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeshore Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeshore Lodge, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeshore Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lakeshore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeshore Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeshore Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

3 bedroom holiday home, Totnes

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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 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 £495 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 14, Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 14, Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 14, Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 14, Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 14, Combehaven start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 14, Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

 

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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