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 Wells, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £550 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Belle Isle Castle in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle, Enniskillen

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 26. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle start from £2497 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Granary Barn in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Granary Barn, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Granary Barn in South West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Granary Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Barn start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dunkerron Woods in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dunkerron Woods, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dunkerron Woods self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Dunkerron Woods start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkerron Woods


Sleeps 8

1 bedroom holiday home in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

1 bedroom holiday home, Cowbridge

Breaks in Vale of GlamorganSouth Wales

1 bedroom holiday home in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Lincoln in Alness, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Lincoln, Alness

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Lincoln self catering accommodation in Alness, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lincoln does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lincoln start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lincoln


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sally Port Cottage in St Anthony's Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Sally Port Cottage, St Anthony's Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sally Port Cottage self catering accommodation in St Anthony's Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Sally Port Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Sally Port Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sally Port Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Jubilee Cottage in Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Jubilee Cottage, Uig

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Jubilee Cottage self catering accommodation in Uig, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Jubilee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jubilee Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jubilee Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tides in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tides, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tides self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tides start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tides


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Twt in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ty Twt, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Twt start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden 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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