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 Oban, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

1 bedroom holiday home in Woolsery, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Woolsery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Little Flint in Little Fransham, Norfolk, East England

Little Flint, Little Fransham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Flint in East 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Little Flint does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Flint start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Flint customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Flint


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Little Flint Customer Feedback and Reviews

Holiday house with pool in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday house with pool, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday house with pool self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 10. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holiday house with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday house with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday house with pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Studio in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Studio, Balla

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Studio self catering accommodation in Balla, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Studio start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Drumcliffe in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Drumcliffe, Benbulben

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Old Bakehouse in North Leigh, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Bakehouse, North Leigh

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Bakehouse self catering accommodation in North Leigh, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Old Bakehouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bakehouse start from £659 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

Laragh in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Laragh, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Laragh self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Laragh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laragh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bramleys in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bramleys, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramleys in South West England has a 3 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 . It also has Internet access. Bramleys is close to the beach. Prices at Bramleys start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramleys


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Bramble Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Bramble Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Bramble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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