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

Cock Rock Annex in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock Annex, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock Annex in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cock Rock Annex is close to the beach. Cock Rock Annex does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock Annex start from £524 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock Annex


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Sennen Cottage in Sennen, Cornwall, South West England

Sennen Cottage, Sennen

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sennen Cottage self catering accommodation in Sennen, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sennen Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Sennen Cottage start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sennen Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oyster Catcher in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Oyster Catcher, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Oyster Catcher self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oyster Catcher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Catcher start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Catcher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spiddal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

1 bedroom cottage in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

1 bedroom cottage, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

1 bedroom cottage in Central Scotland 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £365 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Cob in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

The Cob, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cob self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cob start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cob


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Honeysuckle in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Killinick in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Killinick, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Killinick self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Killinick is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Killinick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killinick start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killinick


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

Kenmare in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

The Round House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Round House, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Round House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Round House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Round House start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Round House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available 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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