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

Suffolk Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Suffolk Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Suffolk Cottage in East 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 . Prices at Suffolk Cottage start from £578 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suffolk Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Waterford City in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford City, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford City self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Waterford City start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford City


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Kinglassie, Fife, Central Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Kinglassie

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom 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 £525 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

Whites Farm Barn in Ledbury, Herefordshire, West England

Whites Farm Barn, Ledbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Whites Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Ledbury, Herefordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Whites Farm Barn start from £1045 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whites Farm Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom holiday home in St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, St Ives

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


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

12 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cedar Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cedar Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cedar Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cedar Cottage start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedar Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Gaylebeck Gallery in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Gaylebeck Gallery, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Gaylebeck Gallery self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gaylebeck Gallery start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gaylebeck Gallery


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ocean Waves in Cawsand, Cornwall, South West England

Ocean Waves, Cawsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ocean Waves self catering accommodation in Cawsand, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ocean Waves start from £385 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Waves


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Helmsdale in Seahouses, Northumberland, North East England

Helmsdale, Seahouses

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Helmsdale self catering accommodation in Seahouses, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Helmsdale start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helmsdale


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

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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