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

Wagtails in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Wagtails, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wagtails in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Wagtails start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtails


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Games room

Rugwell Cottage in South Huish, Devon, South West England

Rugwell Cottage, South Huish

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rugwell Cottage self catering accommodation in South Huish, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rugwell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rugwell Cottage start from £862 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rugwell Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Goulane Heights in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Goulane Heights, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Goulane Heights self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Goulane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goulane Heights start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goulane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

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

3 bedroom cottage, Carbis Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £455 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


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

The Cartshed in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Cartshed, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Cartshed self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . The Cartshed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cartshed start from £660 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cartshed


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

2 bedroom holiday home in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom holiday home in , Banff, Highlands Scotland

1 bedroom holiday home,

Breaks in BanffHighlands Scotland

1 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £295 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dunvendin in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Dunvendin, Whithorn

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Dunvendin self catering accommodation in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dunvendin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunvendin start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunvendin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £730 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 Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

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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